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At last night’s Council meeting, City Council authorized the collection of transportation impact fees from developers when they build something new. This move is expected to help generate an additional $16 million per year to help fund things new like sidewalks, bike lanes, and intersection ...improvements necessary to accommodate growth. Collection begins on June 1, 2026, and will fees help us create a safer, more connected transportation network. Learn more at tacoma.gov/government/departments/public-works/transportation/transportation-planning-and-engineering/impact-fees/.

⚠️INCLEMENT WEATHER UPDATES ⚠️
Sandbag supplies are temporarily unavailable at our TAGRO facility due to rising river levels and safety concerns. You can still get self-serve sandbag materials at the Tacoma Asphalt Plant (3010 Center St.), Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m., while ...supplies last.
➡️Tacoma continues to experience heavy rainfall and wind, increasing the possibility for urban flooding, landslides, and power outages. As a reminder, here are a few tips and resources to help you stay safe and up to date:
⛔Do not attempt to drive through standing water
🚧Report street flooding or a fallen tree that is blocking the street or sidewalk at tacoma.gov/tacomafirst311
⚡See current power outages or report one at https://www.mytpu.org/outages-safety/power-outages/ and stay away from downed power lines (call 9-1-1)
⛈️Follow the US National Weather Service Seattle for weather updates
🚗Get WSDOT travel info at wsdot.com/travel/real-time/
🌧️Find additional inclement weather resources at tacoma.gov/inclementweather

Today is Human Rights Day and we’re very proud of Tacoma’s recent recognition form the Human Rights Campaign Foundation awarding us a high score of 93 out of 100 on their Municipal Equality Index. This measure examines equity and inclusivity practices in policy, law, and services. We will ...continue to work for a Tacoma where everyone feels safe and welcome, and if you’re interested in helping, consider applying to join our volunteer Human Rights Commission. This group of 15 studies, investigates, and mediates community issues that may result from discrimination. There are four openings and we’re seeking applications through December 15, 2025, at tacoma.gov/cbc.

The following updates to our Automated Traffic Safety Camera Program were approved at the December 9, 2025, City Council meeting and will take effect on January 1, 2026.
🔷The maximum penalty for infractions will increase from $124 to $145 to align with new Washington state legislation (RCW ...46.63.220). First-time violators receiving public assistance will continue to qualify for a 50 percent penalty reduction.
🔷Cameras can now be installed near parks, hospitals, and other high-risk /high-speed areas. An Automated Enforcement Task Force comprised of seven community members, a Tacoma Police Department representative, and other City of Tacoma staff, prioritized a data-driven impact analysis when considering where new cameras can be installed.
You can learn more about automated enforcement and see a full list of camera locations in Tacoma at https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/public-works/transportation/automated-enforcement/.

🔴As a reminder, the Tacoma City Council Meeting and Community Forum begins at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Here's a link to agenda: https://ow.ly/ivWY50XFPgo. This meeting will be hybrid, in-person meeting at the Tacoma Municipal Building Council Chambers and virtual via Zoom. To ...join via Zoom, use this link: https://ow.ly/XhS350VN9cB and passcode: 349099 or dial (253) 215-8782 using Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126. The meeting is also live streamed at tacoma.gov/councilmeetings and on our YouTube channel, and broadcast live on TV Tacoma.