City of Tacoma News Releases and Media Advisories
Feb 11, 2025
City Manager Appoints Tanja Carter as Community & Economic Development Director
City Manager Elizabeth Pauli has appointed – and Council has confirmed – Tanja Carter as Community & Economic Development Department Director, effective March 24, 2025. With extensive experience…
Feb 10, 2025
City of Tacoma Observes Presidents Day on February 17
Administrative offices at the City of Tacoma will close on February 17 in observance of Presidents Day. The Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center (3510 S. Mullen St.) will…
Feb 07, 2025
Public Hearing on Draft ‘One Tacoma’ Comprehensive Plan Update March 5
The Planning Commission has approved the public release of the draft “One Tacoma” Comprehensive Plan update and scheduled a public hearing on March 5 at 6 PM in…
Feb 07, 2025
South Pine Street – Between South 47th and South 56th Streets – to Close in Phases for Maintenance February 10 – 28
South Pine Street – between South 47th and South 56 streets – will close in phases for maintenance over a three-week period, from February 10 – 28, 8…
Feb 06, 2025
Tacoma City Council Member Joe Bushnell Appointed to Lead National League of Cities’ Military Communities Council
Tacoma City Council Member Joe Bushnell has been appointed to serve a one-year term as Chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Military Communities Council. As…
Feb 04, 2025
Tacoma City Manager Appoints Patti Jackson as Interim Police Chief
Tacoma City Manager Elizabeth Pauli has announced the appointment of Patti Jackson as interim Police Chief, effective February 24, 2025. Patti Jackson brings 35 years of law enforcement…
Feb 04, 2025
A Statement From Acting Police Chief Paul Junger on Appointment of Interim Police Chief Patti Jackson
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the Tacoma Police Department and to work alongside such a dedicated and professional team. I have full confidence in the…
Jan 30, 2025
City Prepares to Deploy Snow Fleet Across Tacoma
Freezing temperatures and possible snow showers are in the forecast from beginning this Saturday, February 1 through the middle of the upcoming week. City of Tacoma Street…