tacomahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/Page.aspx?hid=259 City Manager's weekly report to the City Council May 16, 2013 Members of the City Council City of Tacoma, Washington T.C. Broadnax City Manager Executive Profile Dear Mayor and Council Members: ACTION REQUESTED 1. As a reminder, since the May 28th Council Meeting has been canceled, there won’t be a Weekly Report or Council packets delivered next Thursday, May 23rd. TOPICS OF INTEREST 2. The City of Tacoma, led by the Information Tehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19575http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19575mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2013 MEDIA CONTACT Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Dome Top and First Creek neighborhood groups host cleanup on May 18 Single-family and duplex homeowners and renters in the Dome Top and First Creek neighborhoods and surrounding areas are preparing to dispose of unsightly debris from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 18 at the Tacoma http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19556http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19556mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 City Council seeks applicants for newly established Transportation Commission The Tacoma City Council is looking for 11 members for the newly established Transportation Commission. The Transportation Commission will advise Council on transportation-related matters, such ahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19555http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19555mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Applicants sought for newly established City Events and Recognitions Committee The Tacoma City Council is looking for nine members for a newly established City Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC). The CERC serves as an advisory and action committee on matters pertainhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19554http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19554mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Old Town Dock officially reopens to the public on May 15 After being closed for nearly five years, Old Town Dock (2123 Schuster Parkway) will officially reopen to the public during a ribbon cutting celebration co-hosted by the City of Tacoma and Metro Parks on Wednesday, May http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19552http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19552mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT City Manager's weekly report to the City Council May 9, 2013 Members of the City Council City of Tacoma, Washington T.C. Broadnax City Manager Executive Profile Dear Mayor and Council Members: TOPICS OF INTEREST 1. The agenda for the Public Utility Board meeting of May 15, 2013, is attached for your information. 2. Attached for your information is a list of important themes that staff identified while attending recent Neighborhood Counhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19549http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19549mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Multiple neighborhoods host cleanups on May 4 Single-family and duplex homeowners and renters in the Pac-Yak, Park Avenue, Alling Park, Hillsdale, East Wapato, Mann, Stewart and Spring Hill neighborhoods are preparing to dispose of unsightly debris from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19550http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19550mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT City Manager's weekly report to the City Council May 2, 2013 Members of the City Council City of Tacoma, Washington T.C. Broadnax City Manager Executive Profile Dear Mayor and Council Members: TOPICS OF INTEREST 1. Don’t forget the City of Destiny Awards is at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, in the Stadium High School Auditorium (111 North E Street, Tacoma, WA). Please arrive at 6:30 p.m. This is the 27th annual event to honor Tacoma’s top volunteers.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19541http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19541mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Tacoma Murals Project offers community groups creative solutions to blight and vandalism In support of the City of Tacoma’s ongoing efforts to combat blight and vandalism, the Tacoma Murals Project would like to hear from community groups interested in collaborating with lhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19535http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19535mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT City Manager's weekly report to the City Council April 25, 2013 Members of the City Council City of Tacoma, Washington T.C. Broadnax City Manager Executive Profile Dear Mayor and Council Members: TOPICS OF INTEREST 1. Planning and Development Services Department Interim Director Peter Huffman announces the initiation of the North Downtown Subarea Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) project. The North Downtown Subarea Plan will extehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19534http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19534mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2013 MEDIA CONTACT Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Edison neighborhood and surrounding areas host cleanup on April 27 Single-family and duplex homeowners and renters in the Edison neighborhood and surrounding areas – from 48th to 66th streets between Tyler Street and Tacoma Mall Boulevard – are preparing to dispose of unsighttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19532http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19532mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 2013 City of Destiny Award winners to be honored at event on May 7 Mayor Marilyn Strickland and the City Council will recognize Tacoma’s top volunteers this year during the 27th annual City of Destiny Awards at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. This event, which is free and ohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19533http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19533mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Survey aids City’s review of Neighborhood Council Program Improving community engagement and communication between the City and Tacoma's residents continues to be a priority, as the City conducts its five-year review of the Neighborhood Council Program. The review will asshttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19528http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19528mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTCity Manager's Weekly Report to the City Council for April 18, 2013http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19505http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19505mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2013 MEDIA CONTACT Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Friends of South 12th Street hosts first cleanup of the season on April 20 It’s neighborhood cleanup season. Single-family and duplex homeowners and renters in the Central Tacoma neighborhood – from Sixth Avenue to South 15th Street and from Union to Sprague avenues – are phttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19499http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19499mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2013 MEDIA CONTACT Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 City Council to consider a resolution April 30 in support of Tacoma’s preferred expansion of Sound Transit Tacoma Link The Tacoma City Council will consider a resolution in support of Tacoma's preferred Sound Transit expansion route during the April 30 City Council meeting.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19475http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19475mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTCity Manager's weekly report to the City Council for April 11, 2013http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19476http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19476mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2013 MEDIA CONTACT Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Lucas Smiraldo selected as Tacoma's 2013-2015 poet laureate The Tacoma Arts Commission has announced the selection of Lucas Smiraldo as Tacoma's 2013-2015 poet laureate. Over the next two years, Smiraldo will participate in and host public poetry readings, workshops and http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19473http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19473mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2013 MEDIA CONTACT Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Monday Mixer networking event on April 29 spotlights opportunities to invest and develop in downtown Tacoma The City of Tacoma's fourth quarterly Monday Mixer at the Hotel Murano (1320 Broadway) on April 29, from 5 - 6:30 p.m., is geared to developers, investors, property owhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19470http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19470mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2013 MEDIA CONTACT Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 City recognized for its work to preserve the Murray Morgan Bridge The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation has recognized the City of Tacoma for its outstanding rehabilitation of the Murray Morgan Bridge. The City is one of just 10 honorees rechttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19469http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19469mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTCity Manager's Weekly Report to the City Council for April 4, 2013http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19463http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19463mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTCity Manager's Weekly Report to the City Council for March 28, 2013http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19435http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19435mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2013 MEDIA CONTACT Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 City partners with UW Tacoma to address future south downtown development In partnership with the University of Washington Tacoma, the City of Tacoma is developing a long range subarea plan and area-wide State Environmental Policy Act environmental impact statement addressinhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19430http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19430mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Nine arts organizations and 16 artists funded by Tacoma Arts Commission The Tacoma Arts Commission recently awarded $255,000 to nine Tacoma-based arts organizations through its Arts Anchor Fund program, and $40,000 to 16 Tacoma artists through its Tacoma Artists Initiative http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19423http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19423mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTCity Manager's weekly report to the City Council for March 21, 2013http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19421http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19421mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2013 MEDIA CONTACT Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 City partners with local neighborhoods on cleanup efforts The City of Tacoma’s 2013 neighborhood cleanup schedule is now available at cityoftacoma.org/cleanup. Single-family and duplex homeowners and renters in participating neighborhoods, who are interested in removing unsihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19420http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19420mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2013 MEDIA CONTACT Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 City of Tacoma aims to support qualified mental health and substance abuse treatment programs The City of Tacoma's Neighborhood and Community Services Department has released its 2013-2014 Mental Health Chemical Dependency Application to support human services projects. Prihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19415http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19415mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2013 MEDIA CONTACT Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Planning Commission to conduct public hearing on proposed changes to Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code March 20 The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on March 20, at 5 p.m., in the Tacoma Municipal Building Council Chambers (747 Market St.) reghttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19416http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19416mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTCity Manager's weekly report to the City Council for March 14, 2013http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19410http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19410mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTCity Manager's weekly report to the City Council for February 28, 2013 http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19366http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19366mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 27, 2013 MEDIA CONTACT Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Urban Land Institute delegation to visit Tacoma March 4-7 Group to suggest development strategies for Martin Luther King, Jr. corridor Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, and key staff from both the City of Tacoma and Sound Transit, will be joined Monday, March 4 through Thuhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19364http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19364mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTCity Manager's weekly report to the City Council for February 14, 2013 http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19335http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19335mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 15, 2013 MEDIA CONTACT Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 City hires Andrew Cherullo as finance director City Manager T.C. Broadnax has appointed Andrew Cherullo to be the City of Tacoma’s finance director. With a demonstrated ability in developing and managing operating and capital budgets, overseeing and coordinating accounting and auditing activities, and implementing strategic plans to achieve organizational ghttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19334http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19334mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 15, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 City of Tacoma observes President’s Day on Feb. 18 Administrative offices in the Tacoma Municipal Building complex (747 Market St. and 733 Market St.) and in other City of Tacoma facilities will close Monday, Feb. 18, in observance of President’s Day. The City's landfill, recycling center and household hazardous waste facility (3510 S. Mullen St.) will ophttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19333http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19333mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTCity Manager's weekly report to the City Council for February 7, 2013http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19281http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19281mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 7, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 City works with local property owners to improve Tacoma’s commercial corridors In an effort that combines outreach with education, the City of Tacoma is connecting with property owners across 15 neighborhood business districts to help them identify and preemptively address anhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19276http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19276mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 1, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Eleventh annual Sister Cities International Film Festival runs from Feb. 7 – April 4 at Tacoma’s historic Blue Mouse Theater The Blue Mouse Theater (2611 N. Proctor St.) will showcase films from Kitakyushu, Japan; Kiryat-Motzkin, Israel; Cienfuegos, Cuba; Fuzhou, China; Gunshttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19259http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19259mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTCity Manager's weekly report to the City Council for January 31, 2013http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19261http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19261mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 30, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Monday Mixer networking event on Feb. 4 spotlights workforce development issues The City of Tacoma's third quarterly Monday Mixer at the Hotel Murano (1320 Broadway) on Feb. 4 is geared to businesses interested in addressing workforce development issues and learning more abhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19189http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19189mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTMEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire Department, jmeineck@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5176 Fire department deployment modifications set for first week of February With the reopening of the Murray Morgan Bridge for traffic, Fire Chief Jim Duggan is announcing service deployment changes, effective the first week of February. Station 6, located at 1015 E. F St. will close, reducing the number of activehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19182http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19182mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 29, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Applications now being accepted for Tacoma Poet Laureate program The Tacoma Arts Commission is accepting applications for the fifth annual Tacoma Poet Laureate program until March 8, 2013. The individual selected as Tacoma Poet Laureate will hold the title for two years http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19179http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19179mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 23, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Twenty community art projects funded by Tacoma Arts Commission The Tacoma Arts Commission recently awarded $50,000 in 2013 Arts Projects funding to 20 Tacoma organizations in support of public outreach projects in the fields of music, dance, theater, literary and visual artshttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19163http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19163mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 18, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 City of Destiny Awards nomination deadline extended to Jan. 25 The nomination deadline for the City of Tacoma’s 27th annual City of Destiny Awards – which spotlights exceptional volunteers who have worked to drive Tacoma forward – has been extended by the Citizens Recognitiohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19149http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19149mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 18, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 City of Tacoma observes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday on Jan. 21 Administrative offices in the Tacoma Municipal Building complex (747 Market St. and 733 Market St.) and in other City of Tacoma facilities will close Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Dr. Martin Lutherhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19150http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19150mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 16, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Pacific Seafood purchases City-owned property at 1199 Dock St. with plans for renovation, expanded operations In a move designed to create more local jobs, strengthen the City’s tax base and revitalize the area around the Thea Foss Waterway, the Tacoma City Council has approhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19140http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19140mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 15, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Tacoma City Council appoints Robert Thoms to District 2 position Robert Thoms was selected today out of seven applicants and appointed by the Tacoma City Council to the vacant District 2 position. Thoms will serve District 2 – which generally represents northeast Tacoma, thhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19136http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19136mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 8, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Interviews for Tacoma City Council’s District 2 position to be televised live on TV Tacoma Jan. 15 At the noon study session on Jan. 15 – which will be televised live by TV Tacoma from Council Chambers – the public will have an opportunity to watch Tacoma City Council Membehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19097http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19097mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 7, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 City of Tacoma streamlines process for special event permit applications In a shift made with special event planning and permitting customers in mind, the City of Tacoma’s Community and Economic Development Department has assumed responsibility for processing all special evenhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19095http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19095mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 7, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Free parking available during Tacoma’s 25th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center Organizers anticipate that the silver anniversary of Tacoma’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. event at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19091http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19091mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 3, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 Two vacancies on advisory panel to the City Council with oversight of Tacoma Police Department policy Two additional members are needed for the seven-member Citizen Review Panel, a volunteer advisory panel to the City Council with oversight of Tacoma Police Department polichttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19081http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19081mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 2, 2013 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054 TV Tacoma’s programming content now more accessible online TV Tacoma, the City of Tacoma’s government access television station, is now utilizing web streaming technology and services provided by Granicus Corporation. This technology provides support for PC and Apple users,http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19080http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19080mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT2013 City of Tacoma News Release Archivehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19079http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19079mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe City of Tacoma is accepting applications for funding from the Tacoma Artists Initiative Program (TAIP) through 5 p.m. on Feb. 11, 2013, from eligible Tacoma artists who wish to create new artwork and present that work through a free public component. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19054http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19054lsutton@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 27 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTNews release: The City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission has one opening for citizens in Council District 2 (North End, Downtown and Northeast). The position was vacated recently with the resignation of the incumbent. The appointee will be expected to serve through the rest of the three-year term which ends June 30, 2015. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19022http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19022lsutton@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTCity of Tacoma observes Christmas Day Dec. 25 and New Year's Day Jan. 1 Administrative offices in the Tacoma Municipal Building complex (747 Market St. and 733 Market St.) and in other City of Tacoma facilities will close Tuesday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas Day, and Tuesday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year’s Day. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19013http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19013mwarmuth@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTMajor civic rights experts to headline Tacoma’s 25th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration at new venue Organizers anticipate that the silver anniversary of Tacoma’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. event on Jan. 21, 2013 will draw more than 3,000 attendees around the Pacific Northwest region. The event will move from the Tacoma Dome to the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center (1500 Broadway), a larger venue that provides easy walking and Tacoma Link light rail access to downtown arhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19007http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=19007mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTCity Manager's weekly report to the City Council for December 6, 2012http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18977http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18977mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTApplications now being accepted for District 2 position on Tacoma City Council The City Clerk’s Office is now accepting applications to fill the Tacoma City Council's District 2 position. District 2 generally represents northeast Tacoma, the industrial area around the Port of Tacoma and downtown Tacoma. Qualified applicants must be eligible to vote, be a resident of Tacoma for two years immediately preceding the time of appointment, and a District 2 resident for one year immediately preceding thttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18976http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18976mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTHuman Services Commission recommends funding for 54 community service projects As part of the City of Tacoma's move toward a more competitive process for funding community service projects in the 2013-2014 biennium, the Human Services Commission has developed their recommendations to fund 54 projects. A presentation was made before the Public Safety, Human Services and Education Committee on Nov. 29, and a resolution to adopt these recommendations will come before the Tacoma City Council on Dechttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18932http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18932mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTCity Manager's weekly report to the City Council for November 21, 2012http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18921http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18921mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTCity of Tacoma observes Thanksgiving holiday Nov. 22 and 23 http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18893http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18893mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT‘Say Hey Tacoma’ seeks to provide job opportunities for people with disabilities The City of Tacoma is partnering with the Washington State Department of Health and Social Services' Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities, the Washington State Business Leadership Network and Tacoma Goodwill to host “Say Hey Tacoma,” a job fair and celebration of successes for people with disabilities. This event will take place in Tacoma on Nov. 14, frhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18878http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18878mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTArtists invited to design and create gateway artwork welcoming visitors to downtown Tacoma The City of Tacoma invites artists and/or artist teams living in the United States to respond to a Request for Qualifications for a $185,000 Sound Transit Public Art Program (STart) commission by midnight, Pacific Standard Time, on Dec. 17, 2012. The selected artist or artist team will create gateway artwork for the south entry to downtown Tacoma at Pacific Avenue and South 26th Street. STart is collaborahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18849http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18849mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTCity of Tacoma observes Veteran’s Day on Nov. 12 Administrative offices in the Tacoma Municipal Building complex (747 Market St. and 733 Market St.) and in other City of Tacoma facilities will close on Nov. 12, in observance of Veteran's Day. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18851http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18851mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTMayor Marilyn Strickland to help lead Smart Growth America’s new Local Leaders Council Nonpartisan group of local officials to form nationwide network to exchange strategies and lessons in smart growth implementation to build great neighborhoods, strong economies Mayor Marilyn Strickland has been selected as one of 22 leading local officials from jurisdictions around the country to join the Advisory Board of Smart Growth America’s new Local Leaders Council. This nonpartisan group of local ofhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18832http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18832mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTTacoma’s newest public art piece to be dedicated November 10 Inspired by the natural history of Metro Parks’ STAR Center (3873 S. 66th St.), Tacoma’s newest public art piece, Sempervivum by local artist Lisa Kinoshita, will receive its formal dedication on November 10, at 2 p.m., in STAR Center’s Journey Hall (3873 S. 66th Street). The Tacoma Arts Commission and Metro Parks invites anyone who is interested in learning more about this piece to meet the artist at this free, public event. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18831http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18831mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTOffice of Management and Budget This office is responsible for developing the City’s biennial budget and managing the Capital Facilities Plan. In addition, Budget reports on actual versus projected budget performance, provides forecasts for future revenues and expenses, and labor contract cost estimates.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18817http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18817mroose@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 23, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 2013 community-based Arts Projects funding now available The City of Tacoma is now accepting Arts Projects funding applications from eligible organizations producing publicly accessible arts programming within Tacoma city limits in 2013. Arts Projects fhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18812http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18812karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 23, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Rae Bailey, Public Works, rbailey@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5488 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Schuster Parkway maintenance scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday The southbound curb lane on Schuster Parkway from North 30th Street/ Ruston Way to South 4th Street will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 24 and Thursday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The closure is necessary to performhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18813http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18813karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTVideo on recommendations for Tacoma’s biennial budget to be featured during community budget input meetings that kick off this week As part of the budget development process, the City of Tacoma begins its second round of community budget input meetings in each of Tacoma’s five council districts this evening, October 22, from 6 - 8 p.m., at the Gray Middle School cafeteria (6229 S. Tyler St.) and on Wednesday, October 24, from 6 - 8 p.m., at the Wheelock Library (3722 N. 26th St.). During parthttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18803http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18803mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 19, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Mark D’Andrea, Public Works, mdandrea@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5518 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Stadium Way subsurface improvements to start next week Next week, subsurface testing and improvements will begin within the closed portion of the Stadium Way project (Interstate-705 to Division Avenue). The geotechnical contractor will be moving a crane onto the construction sitehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18795http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18795karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTCity Manager's weekly report to the City Council for October 18, 2012http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18796http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18796mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2012 MEDIA CONTACT: Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire Department, jmeineck@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5176 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Participate in the Great Washington ShakeOut tomorrow At 10:18 a.m. on October 18, thousands of Washingtonians will “Drop, Cover and Hold On” in the Great Washington ShakeOut—our state’s largest earthquake drill ever. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the drilhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18757http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18757karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTTacoma Area Commission on Disabilities recognizes Ken Gibson and Nan Hogan with Disability Advocate of the Year awards Ken Gibson and Nan Hogan were recognized by the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities with Disability Advocate of the Year awards for their work to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities in our community. Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland presented them with these awards at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 16, 2012. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18750http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18750mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTMEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstromavila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma celebrates arts and culture this November November 2012 marks the 11th anniversary of Art at Work: Tacoma Arts Month – a community celebration of the arts that includes more than 300 community-hosted arts and culture events, exhibits and workshops for all ages taking place every day thrhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18748http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18748karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 16, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Mark D’Andrea, Public Works, mdandrea@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5518 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Stadium Way Arterial Improvement Project enters Phase II Phase II of the Stadium Way Arterial Improvement project has begun. Stadium Way is now closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic from Interstate-705 to Division Avenue. Stadium business area and downtown traffic will be dethttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18747http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18747karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTCity Manager Announces New Public Assembly Facilities Director City Manager T.C. Broadnax has announced the appointment of Kim Bedier as the City of Tacoma’s new Public Assembly Facilities Director. Bedier has more than 20 years of experience in venue management. She has successfully led several high profile venues in the United States and Canada, developed and implemented a multitude of viable and sustainable business strategies, implemented and maintained industry-wide standards for event dhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18743http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18743mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 8, 2012 MEDIA CONTACT: Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire Department, jmeineck@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5176 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma Fire hosts CPR Sunday on Oct.14 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Sunday is an annual community event offered free-of-charge to anyone interested in learning the basic lifesaving skills of CPR. On Sunday, Oct. 14, citizens are invited to learn the fundamentals of http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18711http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18711karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 8, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire Department, jmeineck@cityoftacoma.org (253) 591-5176 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org (253) 591.5790 Tacoma Fire to host six Open Houses on Oct. 13 Residents can celebrate Fire Prevention Week by visiting one of the six neighborhood fire station Open Houses from 1- 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.13. This year’s theme, “Have Two Ways Out” encourages families and indivhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18712http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18712karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 8, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma Poet Laureate to host free writer’s workshop Tacoma Poet Laureate – Josie Emmons Turner – will host a free poetry writing and critique workshop on Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the University of Puget Sound, Wyatt Hall, Room 313. During the whttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18713http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18713karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 2, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Community Relations, gwendolyn.schuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Volunteers needed for Citizen Review Panel The City of Tacoma is recruiting two volunteers for the Citizen Review Panel, which is a policy advisory panel to the City Council with oversight of Tacoma Police Department policy. The Citizen Review Panel is a seven-memberhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18704http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18704karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 5, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Reuben McKnight, Historic Preservation Officer, reuben.mcknight@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5220 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Get involved in Tacoma’s architectural heritage—volunteer for commission The Tacoma City Council invites qualified individuals to apply to the Landmarks Preservation Commission. The commission oversees the establishment and regulation of landmarks, landmarhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18702http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18702karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 3, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Amy McBride, Community and Economic Development, amcbride@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5192 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Three local arts advocates honored with AMOCAT Arts Awards KeyBank, The Grand Cinema, and Katy Evans have been selected to receive the Tacoma Arts Commission’s 2012 AMOCAT Arts Awards. The awards for Arts Patron, Community Outreach by an Organization and Communityhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18703http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18703karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTSecond round of community budget input meetings scheduled On October 2, City Manager T.C. Broadnax presented staff recommendations for the 2013-2014 Proposed Biennial Budget during the City Council Study Session. As part of the budget development process, the City will hold a second round of community budget input meetings October 22 - November 5 in each of Tacoma's five Council districts. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18691http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18691karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTCity Manager appoints interim Fire Chief Duggan to permanent position City Manager T.C. Broadnax announced the appointment of James Duggan to the permanent position of Tacoma Fire Chief. Duggan has been serving on an interim basis for the past six months. Duggan will assume command of his new role effective immediately. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18688http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18688mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMTSister Cities delegation from Biot, France to visit Tacoma Oct. 4 - 7 A delegation from Biot, France will be in Tacoma Oct. 4 - 7 to sign paperwork officially making Biot Tacoma's 12th sister city. The Honorable Jean-Pierre Dermit, mayor of Biot, will have as part of his delegation acclaimed glass artist Antoine Pierini and, together, they plan to participate in a series of exchanges during their visit that celebrate the unique ties between Biot and Tacoma. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18686http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18686mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMTTacoma Police Department launches pilot project in an effort to connect with at-risk youth The Tacoma Police Department is launching a pilot project on Sept. 29 that reaches out to runaways and juvenile offenders with a workshop for 20 at-risk Tacoma youth and their families. Dubbed the “IF Project,” and inspired by a parallel effort spearheaded by the Seattle Police Department Foundation, organizers in Tacoma hope to get workshop participants to visualize the paths they might take if they hahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18687http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18687mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 25, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Doris Sorum, City Clerk’s Office, dsorum@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5361 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City Council seeks volunteers for Board of Ethics The City of Tacoma is recruiting volunteers for the Board of Ethics. There are currently two positions with expired terms. Both of these positions would expire Dec. 31, 2014. The five member board is primarily responsible fohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18684http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18684karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 21, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Community Relations, gwendolyn.schuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Lorna Sutton, Community Relations, lsutton@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 573-2352 Tacoma hosts 2012 Life Cycle Assessment Conference More than 300 visitors from around the globe will take part in the 2012 American Center for Life Cycle Assessment International Conference on Life Cycle Assessment, The LCA XII conference theme is “Life Cycle Thinking; Lihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18664http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18664karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Community Relations, gwendolyn.schuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mayor and City staff selected to participate in the Urban Land Institute Daniel Rose Center Fellowship The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Daniel Rose Center for Public Leadership has named Mayor Marilyn Strickland along with three other mayors of major U.S. citiehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18658http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18658karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 10, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire Department, jmeineck@cityoftaocoma.org (253) 255-3260 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org (253) 591-5790 Tacoma Fire hosts remembrance ceremony on Sept. 11 On Sept. 11, 2012, the Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) will honor the heroes and victims of 9/11 at a public remembrance ceremony at the Firefighter’s Memorial, 3301 Ruston Way. The remembrance ceremony starts at 9:30 a.m. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18596http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18596karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 5, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Kala Dralle, Community & Economic Development., kdralle@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 573-2523 Learn about contracting with the government at the Tacoma Means Business Monday Mixer Sept. 17 If you are interested in learning more about contracting with the government, you won’t want to miss the next Tacoma Means Business Monday Mixer from 5- 6:30 p.m. on Sept. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18585http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18585karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 5, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Opportunities open to volunteer for Tacoma Arts Commission The Tacoma City Council invites individuals who are knowledgeable and passionate about the literary, visual and performing arts to apply for the Tacoma Arts Commission. If you are interested inhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18586http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18586karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 30, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Gwen Schuler, Community Relations, gwendolyn.schuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 City related Labor Day holiday announcements City offices closed Sept. 3; garbage, recycling and yard waste collection on regular schedule City of Tacoma administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 3, in recognition of Labor Day. Garbage, recycling and yard washttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18574http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18574karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 28, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mark D’Andrea, Public Works, mdandrea@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5518 Stadium Way Arterial Improvement Project reaches milestone The work along North ‘E’ and North 1st streets near Stadium High School is nearly complete and the roadway will open this week on schedule and in time for the start of the 2012 school year. Miscellaneous final touches such ahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18566http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18566karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Dan Seabrands, Public Works, dseabran@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5150 Ribbon cutting celebration set for ‘Green’ Alaska Street Roadway Join the City of Tacoma for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the “Green” Alaska Street Roadway Project on August 29 at 9:30 a.m. The event will take place on Alaska Street near the intersection of Wahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18558http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18558karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 20, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mark D’Andrea, Public Works, mdandrea@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5518 Stadium Way Arterial Improvement Project update and open house Aug. 29 You’re invited to an open house to discuss the Stadium Way Arterial Improvement Project. The open house is scheduled for Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the first floor of the Tacoma Municipal Buildihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18555http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18555karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTBeat the heat: City opens cooling centers With record-breaking temperatures expected to reach in the high 90’s this week, the City advises residents to take extra precautions to prevent heat-related injuries. Cooling centers will open at City libraries and other public facilities to provide individuals protection from heat. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18548http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18548mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTCity enters standstill agreement on outdoor billboard advertising The City of Tacoma announced today it has entered a two-year standstill agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. and will implement a civic engagement process during this period to gauge public input on a static billboard consolidation program.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18546http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18546mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTConstruction at Pantages Theater scheduled for August 18 On Saturday, August 18 from 11 p.m. until 7 a.m., construction is scheduled to take place at the Pantages Theater, located at the intersection of 9th Street and Broadway. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18540http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18540mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTCity Manager Announces New Community Economic Development Director and Appoints Interim Finance Director City Manager T.C. Broadnax has announced the appointment of Ricardo Noguera as the director of the City’s Community and Economic Development Department (CED). Noguera has more than 20 years of experience in community development, having delivered significant tax revenues and employment to communities in the San Francisco bay area, south Florida, Los Angeles and, for the past five years, thehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18539http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18539mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 8, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rebecca Solverson, Community and Economic Development, rsolverson@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5560 Spaceworks Tacoma grows a new tenant— Poppy & Co. Spaceworks Tacoma is pleased to announce the stabilization and growth of a new downtown business – Poppy & Co. This is the third small business that Spaceworks has stabilized into a formerly vacant retail shttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18532http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18532karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 6, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Kelly Crouch, Human Rights & Human Services Department, kcrouch@cityoftacoma.org (253) 591-5165 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City Council seeks volunteers for Human Services Commission The City of Tacoma’s Human Services Commission currently has four openings. The City is seeking individuals who live and/or work in Tacoma and can provide expertise and professional experience in: shttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18524http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18524karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 6, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tom Rutherford, Public Works, trutherford@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5767 State Route 509/ East D Street slip ramp project open house scheduled for Aug. 14 You’re invited to an open house to learn more about the upcoming State Route 509/East D Street slip ramp project. The open house is scheduled for Aug. 14 at 5 p.m. in Room 405 of the Greater Tacoma http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18525http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18525karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTCity receives federal grant for bike and pedestrian lane project The City of Tacoma was awarded a $1 million Transportation, Community and System Preservation Program (TCSP) discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for bicycle and pedestrian improvements citywide. The grant will help fund the Tacoma 13 Corridor for Active Transportation and Safety Project designed to create a continuous 13-mile active transportation corridor that spans across the city to serve as the cohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18528http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18528mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTOpportunities still available to participate in City’s budget development process If you were unable to attend one of the City’s recent Community Budget Input Meetings, there are still opportunities available for you to participate in the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget process.http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18492http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18492mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTFour candidates vie for position to lead City’s economic development efforts The four candidate finalists vying for the City's Community and Economic Development Department director position will take part in a day-long interview process on Monday, July 30 with four community panels comprised of individuals from the business district and associations, representatives from local boards, special interest groups, and members of the City’s Executive Leadership Team. The community panelists will shttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18489http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18489gwendolyn.schuler@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTCity receives state grant to pilot gang reduction and intervention program The City of Tacoma was awarded a $105,000 grant from the Washington State Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice to pilot a gang reduction and intervention program from Aug. 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18490http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18490mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of July 22, 2012 2nd Quarter 2012 Financial Status Update leads study session agenda At the July 24 study session, City Council is scheduled to receive a Finance and Economic Status Report from City staff that includes the second quarter of 2012. As a second item on the agenda, City Council is scheduled to discuss other items of interest. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 7http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18476http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18476karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Community Relations, gwendolyn.schuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma recognized for performance management successes The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) announced that the City of Tacoma is being recognized for superior performance management efforts with a Certificate of Distinction from the ICMA Centehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18461http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18461karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of July 15, 2012 Proposed Levy Lid Lift update, Human Services Strategic Plan focus of study session At the July 17 study session, City Council is scheduled to receive a briefing from City staff regarding next steps for the Citizens Neighborhood Street and Safety Improvement Task Force recommendations. As a second item on the agenda, Human Rights and Human Services staff will provide a presentation on the recommended revisions to the 2010-2014 Humahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18450http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18450karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTCitizens can now pay tickets and fines through Municipal Court’s new online payment system Citizens who receive parking tickets, camera citations, traffic infractions or other fines can now use the Municipal Court’s new online payment system. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18448http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18448mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTMayor Marilyn Strickland selected as one of the country’s top pro-growth progressive leaders Today, Mayor Marilyn Strickland was selected as one of 15 rising leaders from across the United States to join the NewDEAL, a national network that is committed to highlighting state and local elected officials who are pro-growth progressives. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18441http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18441mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Ian Munce, Community and Economic Development, imunce@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 573-2478 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Regulatory code revision public hearing scheduled for July 18 The Planning Commission has released a public review draft of land use code revisions and will hold a public hearing on the code revisions on July 18, 2012. The public hearing will start at approximatelhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18440http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18440karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTNews Release From the City of Tacoma, Washington www.cityoftacoma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Community Relations, gwendolyn.schuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5160 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City recommends forgoing proposed Levy Lid Lift On July 10, City Manager T.C. Broadnax updated the Citizens Neighborhood Street and Safety Improvement Task Force on the recently released assessedhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18445http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18445karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mark D’Andrea, Public Works, mdandrea@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5518 Stadium Way Arterial Improvement Project open house scheduled for July 11 You’re invited to an open house to discuss the Stadium Way Arterial Improvement project. The open house is scheduled for Wednesday, July 11, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the first floor of the Tacoma Mhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18444http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18444karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTFitch releases new bond rating for Tacoma Convention Center and Parking Revenue Bond rating reaffirmed Fitch Ratings announced they will downgrade the City of Tacoma’s $23.5 million unlimited tax general obligation (ULTGO) bonds to ‘A+’ from ‘AA’ and the $188.2 million general obligation (LTGO) bonds to ‘A’ from ‘AA-’. Fitch credited the City for having continued to cover the $28.1 million convention center and parking revenue bonds by reaffirming the “A+” rating. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18431http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18431mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of July 8, 2012 Joint City Council/Port Commission study session On Tuesday, July 10, a joint City Council/Port Commission study session is scheduled at noon. During the joint session, staff from the City and the Port will review progress on projects and emerging issues, and address the support needed to continue to move efforts forward. Discussion items will include the public access plan; air quality; Puget Sound/Commencement Bay health; and locahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18428http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18428karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTInformation fair offers education and fun for Tacoma residents In an effort to build awareness among Tacoma residents about the many City resources and community engagement opportunities that are available to them, a group of local apartment managers, property owners, business owners and community leaders have teamed up with the Tacoma Fire Department, the Tacoma Police Department and other City staff members to host an information fair at the Tacoma Firs Golf Center (4504 S. Tyler St.) on Satuhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18423http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18423mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Fourth of July reminders for Tacoma With the Fourth of July quickly approaching, the City would like to remind residents of services rescheduled or postponed due to the holiday as well as road closures associated with Freedom Fair. Additionally, please note that fireworks are prohibited within Tacoma city limits by City Ordinance. City of Tacoma adminihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18414http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18414karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire, jmeinecke@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5176 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Fireworks are prohibited in Tacoma All fireworks are illegal within the Tacoma city limits. Violators of the fireworks law are subject to a fine and the confiscation of their fireworks. Most fireworks violations are class 2 civil infractions and can result in a $257 fine; citizenshttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18405http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18405karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Lihuang Wung, Community and Economic Development, lwung@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5682 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City Council seeks volunteers for Planning Commission The City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission has an opening for citizens residing in Council District 5 (south and south end). The term for the position begins immediately upon appointment and expires on June 30, 20http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18406http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18406karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Linda Villegas Bremer, Human Rights and Human Services, lbremer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5151 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Reverend Ivory Crittendon named 2012 2nd Quarter recipient of the Human Rights Champion Award The City of Tacoma named Reverend Ivory Crittendon the 2012 2nd Quarter recipient of the Human Rights Champion Award. Reverend Ivory Crittendon has spent mhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18407http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18407karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of July 1, 2012 No Council meetings next week The City Council study session and regular Council meeting for July 3 have been canceled to mark the Independence Day holiday. The Council will resume its regular meeting schedule on July 10, 2012. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City offices closed July 4; no garbage, recycling or yard waste collection City of Tacoma administrative offichttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18408http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18408karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Community Budget Input Meetings scheduled for this week Tacoma residents are invited to participate in the creation of the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget through a series of Community Budget Input Meetings in the five City Council Districts across the city. Council Member Anders Ibsen (District #1) will host the next two meetings: • June 27 – 5:30 p.m. ahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18395http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18395karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Kathy McAlpine, Tacoma Police, kmcalpin@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5889 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma Police awarded $4.9 million federal grant The Tacoma Police Department received notification from the United States Department of Justice that they were awarded a $4.9 million Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) federal grant. The grant will fund 15 polichttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18391http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18391karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTwww.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of June 24, 2012 Update on Foss Waterway monitoring leads study session agenda At the noon study session June 26, members of City Council are scheduled to receive an update on the Foss Waterway Stormwater Monitoring Results. As a second item on the agenda, City Council is scheduled to receive an overview of City-owned property. The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Buildhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18387http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18387karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mark D’Andrea, Public Works, mdandrea@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5518 Construction for the Stadium Way Arterial Improvement project starts tomorrow The Stadium Way Arterial Improvement project construction starts tomorrow. On Saturday June 23, North 1st Street and North ‘E’ Street will be closed by 7 a.m. and construction will start by 9 a.m. There whttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18384http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18384karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Amy McBride, Community and Economic Development, amcbride@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5192 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Study indicates Tacoma’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $64.7million in economic activity Did you know the nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $64,717,367 in annual economic activity in Tacoma — supporting 1,735 full-time equivalent jobs ahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18385http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18385karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of June 17, 2012 Budget Goal Setting Work Session scheduled During study session on June 19, members of City Council are scheduled to have a Budget Goal Setting Work Session. The purpose of the work session is to establish a budgetary and fiscal baseline, to set service delivery priorities and fiscal policy, and to discuss specific policy areas having potential impact to the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget. The Council will not take public comment during http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18364http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18364karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Said Seddiki, Public Works, sseddiki@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5204 Celebrate the re-opening of the Hylebos Bridge on June 20 You’re invited to celebrate the re-opening of the Hylebos Bridge on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, from 9 to 9:30 a.m. at the Hylebos Bridge, which spans the Hylebos Waterway on the east side of the Tacoma Tideflats. The celebrathttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18350http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18350karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTTacoma residents are invited to participate in the creation of the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget through a series of Community Budget Input Meetings in late June and July in the five City Council Districts across the city. The purpose of the Community Budget Input Meetings is to help residents understand the City’s budget development process and provide an opportunity to speak with City officials about current and future budget allocations and priorities. Current projections for the City’s Generahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18345http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18345karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Jennifer Ward, Community and Economic Development, jward@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5022 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 New call-in inspection scheduling line available Permitting customers have an updated inspection request line for scheduling building, plumbing, mechanical and right-of-way inspections. By calling (253) 573-2587, customers can access this improved system to coorhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18339http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18339karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of June 10, 2012 No study session next week The City Council study session for June 12, 2012, has been cancelled. The Council will resume its regular study session meeting schedule on June 19, 2012. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to be considered City Council is scheduled to hear the final reading on an ordinance on June 12 that if approved, wohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18342http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18342karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 John N. Miller, TV Tacoma, jmiller2@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2007 TV Tacoma to carry “VA News” and “The Field Report” TV Tacoma will add two more programs to its lineup starting June 1, 2012 – the “VA News” and “The Field Report”. The new programming will broadcast Tuesday through Sunday on TV Tacoma each week. “VA News” is a weekly program desihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18277http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18277karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mark D’Andrea, Public Works, mdandrea@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5518 Stadium Way Arterial Improvement project open house scheduled for June 6 You’re invited to a pre-construction open house to discuss the Stadium Way Arterial Improvement project. The open house is scheduled for Wednesday, June 6, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the first floor ofhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18279http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18279karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of June 3, 2012 Five year General Fund forecast leads study session agenda At noon on June 5, members of City Council are scheduled to be briefed on the five year General Fund budget forecast for years 2012 through 2016. As a second item on the agenda, City staff will brief City Council on the proposed Rating of City Services document for Council input and policy direction for the creation of the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget. The Council will not takhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18278http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18278karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Lorna Sutton, Community Relations, lsutton@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591- 2352 Downtown Construction Projects Open Houses scheduled in June Come and learn about multiple construction projects scheduled to take place in downtown Tacoma over the next few months at a series of open houses scheduled June 13 and June 14 at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18280http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18280karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Ian Munce, Community and Economic Development, imunce@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 573-2478 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Take a South Downtown Subarea Plan community survey You can play a role in the subarea planning process for South Downtown Tacoma by taking a community survey. The City is working with community members in the South Downtown area, including the University of Washingthttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18255http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18255karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of May 27, 2012 No Council meetings next week The City Council study session and regular Council meeting for May 29, 2012, have been cancelled to mark the Memorial Day holiday. The Council will resume its regular meeting schedule on June 5, 2012. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City offices closed May 28; garbage, recycling, yard waste collection on regular schedule City of Tacoma http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18254http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18254karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT2012 Downtown Construction Projects Open Houses scheduled for June Come learn about multiple construction projects scheduled to take place in downtown Tacoma over the next few months at a series of open houses scheduled for June 13 and June 14 at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. City staff will be on hand to answer questions and to discuss the impacts of the various projects taking place simultaneously around downtown. All are invited to attend the four (duplicate) sessions http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18248http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18248karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of May 20, 2012 2012 Annual Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code leads study session agenda During study session on May 22, members of City Council are scheduled to review the Planning Commission’s recommendations on the 2012 Annual Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code. As a second item on the agenda, City Council is scheduled to receive an update on the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget calendar and phttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18238http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18238karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Dan Soderlind, Public Works, dsoderli@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5263 Hylebos Bridge will re-open on May 21 The Hylebos Bridge, which spans the Hylebos Waterway on the east side of the Tacoma Tideflats, will re-open on Monday, May 21. The rehabilitation work to return the bridge to its regular operating conditions is complete. The rehabilitation ihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18237http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18237karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Diane Wiatr, Commute Trip Reduction Coordinator, dwiatr@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 573-2317 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma named a Bicycle Friendly Community Tacoma has been named a Bicycle Friendly Community and certified at a Bronze Level by the League of American Bicyclists. Tacoma is recognized for improving the conditions and opportunities for bicycling and is one of 214 namhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18226http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18226karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 City Projects website offers easy access to construction projects information Beginning today, residents have a new way to find out about street and utility construction projects in their neighborhoods and around their work places through a new City Projects webshttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18227http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18227karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Lihuang Wung, Community and Economic Development, lwung@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5682 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City Council seeks volunteers for Planning Commission The City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission has three openings for citizens residing in Council Districts No. 2 (Northeast, Downtown, Old Town), No. 3 (Central Tacoma), and No. 5 (South and South End). The term for http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18215http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18215karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of May 13, 2012 Council cancels study session for May 15 City Council has announced that the May 15 study session has been cancelled. The regularly scheduled City Council meeting will start at approximately 5 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located on the first floor of the Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market St. Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Three Affordable Housing resolutionshttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18214http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18214karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Mike Bell, Public Works, mike.bell@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5304 Expect traffic delays near Alaska Street and South 56th Street this weekend On Friday, May 11, at 7 p.m. a contractor will start replacing the sanitary sewer line from the intersection of South 56th Street and Alaska Street onward to South 60th Street. Due to the large volume of traffic inhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18196http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18196karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTWrite to the Postmaster General to urge that the Tacoma mail processing facility remain open http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18195http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18195karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5054 Join the conversation “Myths and Realities of Public Education” The Mayor’s Education Task Force and KBTC Public Television will host a community conversation about the “Myths and Realities of Public Education” on Monday, May 21, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Universityhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18197http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18197karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Joe Meinecke, Tacoma Fire, jmeinek@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5176 Tara Mattina, Communications Director, Port of Tacoma, tmattina@portoftacoma.com, (253) 428-8674 Tacoma fireboat christening ceremony this Friday Tacoma Fire Department, the Port of Tacoma and the City of Tacoma will christen the new Tacoma Fireboat, Destiny, Friday, May 4, from 1:30 to 2 p.m. All are welcome to attend the ceremony in front of Thea’s Park at 535 Dock Sthttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18169http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18169karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Allyson Griffith, Community Based Services, agriffith@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5119 Three neighborhood cleanups scheduled for May The City of Tacoma and various neighborhoods have partnered to schedule three spring cleanups for the month of May. Homeowners and renters in single-family and duplex residences in these areas are encouraged to unload unwahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18170http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18170karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of April 29, 2012 City of Destiny Awards is center stage at study session On May 1, members of the City Council are scheduled to receive a briefing on the upcoming City of Destiny Awards scheduled for May 8 at Stadium High School. As a second item on the agenda, City Council is scheduled to discuss “Other Items of Interest.” The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market Shttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18152http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18152karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org; (253) 591-5054 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma Dome roof cleaning is complete The Tacoma Dome’s roof cleaning is complete. Pioneer Masonry – the contractor hired to do the work – finished the work ahead of schedule and within budget. “Again, we would like to thank the anonymous donor who donated thehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18151http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18151karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Diane Wiatr, Commute Trip Reduction Coordinator, dwiatr@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 573-2317 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Get a bike bargain at the Bike Swap on April 28 The fourth annual Tacoma Bike Swap springs into gear on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the University of Puget Sound Memorial Fieldhouse (North 11th Street and Union Avenue). Vendors will be selling http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18143http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18143karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Fred Yomes, TV Tacoma, fyomes@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2006 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma to air Tacoma Rainiers versus Fresno Grizzlies Join TV Tacoma for live coverage of Pacific Coast League baseball play as the Tacoma Rainiers take on the Fresno Grizzlies from Cheney Stadium on Saturday, April 21, at 7 p.m. The broadcast will include a special tribute to brhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18119http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18119karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Fred Yomes, TV Tacoma, fyomes@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2006 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma to replay Jr. Daffodil Parade TV Tacoma will present the 51st annual Jr. Daffodil Parade from Tacoma’s Proctor district starting on Monday, April 23. The junior parade, which will take place Saturday, April 21 beginning at 10 a.m., is geared for children and encourages fun, creahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18120http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18120karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of April 22, 2012 Study session to focus on first quarter financial report On April 24, members of City Council are scheduled to receive a Finance and Economic Status Report, which includes the first quarter of 2012. As a second item on the agenda, City Council is scheduled to discuss “Other Items of Interest.” The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18121http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18121karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Nadine Daly, Public Works, dsoderli@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5636 Interstate 705 southbound closure scheduled tonight Tonight, Interstate 705 southbound will be closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. to allow the contractor working on the Murray Morgan Bridge to pour the last section of bridge deck on the south half of the bridge near 11th and A Street. The ohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18109http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18109karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Linda Villegas Bremer, Human Rights and Human Services, lbremer@cityoftacoma.org, 591-5151 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City of Tacoma sponsors 26th annual Fair Housing Conference It has been 44 years since the passage of the federal Fair Housing Act, yet discrimination and unequal access to housing opportunities continue to affect our communities. In the ongoing effort to rehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18100http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18100karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTThis year’s City of Destiny Award winners named Mayor Marilyn Strickland and the City Council will recognize Tacoma’s top volunteers this year – six individuals and three groups – during the 26th annual City of Destiny Awards at 7 p.m. on May 8. This event, which is free and open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the volunteer experience, will be held at the Stadium High School Auditorium, 111 N. E St. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18103http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18103mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Lihuang Wung, Community and Economic Development, lwung@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5682 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City Council seeks a volunteer for Planning Commission The City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission has a vacant “Environmental Community” position available for citizens with a background or interest in environmental matters. The term for the position begins immedihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18092http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18092karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Fred Yomes, TV Tacoma, fyomes@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2006 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 TV Tacoma will broadcast replays of the Grand Floral Parade If you miss the 79th annual Grand Floral Parade this Saturday, April 14, you can still watch the action on TV Tacoma starting Monday, April 16. The “Don’t Stop Believing" themed parade will travel through the cities of Tacoma, Puyhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18091http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18091karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of April 15, 2012 Critical Area Preservation Code leads study session agenda During study session at noon on April 17, members of City Council are scheduled to receive a briefing on the Planning Commission’s recommendations for amendments to the Land Use Regulatory Code regarding critical areas preservation and land use permit procedures. As a second item on the agenda, City staff will provide a follow up to the Nov. 1, 2011, discussion on capital phttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18089http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18089karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Debbie Bingham, Community and Economic Development, debbie.bingham@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5117 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Biot, France becomes Tacoma’s newest sister city On April 10, 2012, the Tacoma City Council approved Biot, France to be Tacoma’s newest sister city. This is Tacoma’s 12th sister city. Biot, France is a small village located near the Mediterranean Seahttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18090http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18090karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Lihuang Wung, Community and Economic Development, lwung@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5682 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City Council seeks a volunteer for Planning Commission The City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission has a vacant “Environmental Community” position available for citizens with a background or interest in environmental matters. The term for the position begins immedihttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18083http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18083karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Melissa Cordeiro, Human Rights and Human Services, mcordeiro@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5155 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma Gang Assessment now available A comprehensive gang assessment for the City of Tacoma was recently completed. The purpose of the assessment is to raise awareness and to create a better understanding of how gang crime is impacting the local community, anhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18084http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18084karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Debbie Bingham, Community and Economic Development, debbie.bingham@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5117 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tacoma Sister Cities program awarded exchange funding The City of Tacoma is one of seven U.S. cities selected by Sister Cities International to receive the Leading Asia: Renewing the U.S. and Japan Sister Cities Network exchange funding. The funding http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18065http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18065karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of April 8, 2012 Joint City Council/Board of Park Commissioners Study Session A joint City Council/Board of Park Commissioners study session is scheduled for April 10. During the joint session, the Metro Parks Transition Plan Policy Team, which consists of representatives from both the City and Metro Parks Tacoma, will provide an update on the Transition Plan which involves transitioning City property to Metro Parks to centralize all park facilitiehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18074http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18074karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Josie Emmons Turner, Tacoma Poet Laureate, josie.turner.poet@gmail.com, (253) 678-6117 Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Celebrate National Poetry Month with free poetry event In celebration of National Poetry Month, the public is invited to join Tacoma Poet Laureate, Josie Emmons Turhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18066http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18066karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Christine Clifford, Community and Economic Development Department, cclifford@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2435 New one-stop website for business community If you are looking to start, grow or locate a business in Tacoma, check out www.tacomameansbusiness.com – the City’s new business resource website. “There are distinct advantages to starting andhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18039http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18039karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTA look at City of Tacoma news for the week of April 1, 2012 Study session to focus on Martin Luther King, Jr. Subarea Plan update On April 3, members of City Council are scheduled to receive an update from the chair of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Working Group and Community and Economic Development Department staff on the status and initial community input received on the MLK Subarea Plan and Environmental Impact Statement. The Council will not take public comment during the nhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18040http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18040karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 John N. Miller, TV Tacoma, jmiller2@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2007 TV Tacoma to carry “NorthWest Indian News” Starting April 1, 2012, TV Tacoma will begin broadcasting “NorthWest Indian News”. Now in its ninth season, “NorthWest Indian News” provides insight into the cultures, issues and events that affect Indian people all around the Northwest. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18042http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18042karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Opportunities open to volunteer for Tacoma Arts Commission The Tacoma City Council invites individuals who are knowledgeable and passionate about the arts (literary, visual and performing) to apply for the Tacoma Arts Commission. If you are interestedhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18032http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18032karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Allyson Griffith, Community Based Services, agriffith@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5119 Take part in two neighborhood cleanups scheduled for April The City of Tacoma and various neighborhoods have partnered to schedule a number of spring cleanups for the month of April. Homeowners and renters in single-family and duplex residences in these areas are enhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18034http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18034karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Opportunities open to volunteer for Tacoma Arts Commission The Tacoma City Council invites individuals who are knowledgeable and passionate about the arts (literary, visual and performing) to apply for the Tacoma Arts Commission. If you are interestedhttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18024http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18024karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2012 MEDIA CONTACT Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Naomi Strom-Avila, Cultural Arts Specialist, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5191 Call to artists for portable artwork collection The City of Tacoma invites visual artists from Pierce, King, Kitsap, and Thurston Counties to apply to have existing artwork considered for a portable works purchase. Portable works can include 2-dimensional piecehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18019http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18019karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mar. 27, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Lihuang Wung, Community and Economic Development, lwung@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5682 Green thumbs needed for community planting at Chinese Reconciliation Park In an effort to enhance the landscape and beauty of Chinese Reconciliation Park along the Tacoma waterfront, a community planting has been organized for March 29 at 10 a.m. at the park lochttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18018http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18018robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.orgWed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Tara Mattina, Communications Director, Port of Tacoma, tmattina@portoftacoma.com, (253) 428-8674 Celebrate the opening of the Lincoln Avenue corridor on April 2 Join the Port of Tacoma and City of Tacoma to celebrate the opening of the Lincoln Avenue corridor on Monday, April 2, 2012, from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Gog-le-hi-te Wetland (near the intehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18008http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=18008karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgMon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTwww.cityoftacoma.org A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of March 25, 2012 2012-2013 Annual Housing and Community Development Action Plan leads study session agenda At the March 27 study session, City Council members are scheduled to receive the 2012-2013 Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan recommendations from Community and Economic Development and Human Rights and Human Services staff. As a second item on the agenda, staff from the Community and Economic Development Department ishttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17999http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17999karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mar. 20, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org; (253) 591-5054 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 City will not purchase Pugnetti Park The City of Tacoma has announced that it has no plans to purchase Pugnetti Park from the Washington State Department of Transportation. The park at the corner of Pacific Avenue and South 21st Street was recently the site of thehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17983http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17983karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mar. 20, 2012 MEDIA CONTACTS Rob McNair-Huff, Community Relations, robert.mcnair-huff@cityoftacoma.org; (253) 591-5054 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5790 Donation leads to Tacoma Dome roof cleaning beginning next week An anonymous donor approached an intermediary earlier this month for help with making a donation to the City to pay for cleaning the Tacoma Dome roof. Following the conditions of the donation of up tohttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17985http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17985karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.orgTue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT2012 City of Tacoma news release archive http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17794http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=17794lsutton@cityoftacoma.orgFri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTCity Manager's Officehttp://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=4848http://www.cityoftacoma.org/page.aspx?cid=4848mlee2@cityoftacoma.orgThu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT