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Book Titles Announced for Tacoma Reads 2025

Tacoma Reads is our annual literary program partnership with the Mayor's Office and the Tacoma Public Library. Author Valarie Kaur will be in Tacoma in October to discuss the selected books for Tacoma Reads. More information will be posted on the library's website when it becomes available.
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May 15, 2025

City’s Events and Recognitions Committee Announces the City of Destiny Award Winners

Tacoma City Council and the City’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) will recognize Tacoma’s top volunteers and service providers during…
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Tacoma Poet Laureate
Jun 05, 2025

City of Tacoma Seeks Applications for 2025–2027 Tacoma Poet Laureate Position

The City of Tacoma Community & Economic Development Department’s Arts & Cultural Vitality Division is now accepting applications for the…
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Deputy City Manager Allyson Griffith
Jun 05, 2025

Allyson Griffith Appointed Deputy City Manager for the City of Tacoma

The City of Tacoma has announced the formal appointment of Allyson Griffith as Deputy City Manager, effective immediately. She has…
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Jun 18, 2025

No Impact to Garbage, Recycling and Yard/Food Waste Pick-Ups on June 19
Jun 16, 2025

Applicants Sought for the Human Services Commission
Jun 16, 2025

Applicants Sought for the Human Rights Commission
Jun 10, 2025

City Council Advances Efforts to Address Community Concerns and Rising Costs from Animal Overpopulation
Jun 10, 2025

A Statement From Mayor Victoria Woodards on the Closure of the Washington State Minority Business Development Agency Business Center
Jun 10, 2025

City Council Adopts South Tacoma Neighborhood Plan, Celebrates Achievements and Sunset of Neighborhood Planning Program
Jun 06, 2025

City to Support Outreach Teams and Volunteers Providing Unsheltered Individuals With Access to Essential Supplies During Rise in Temperatures
Jun 06, 2025

Street Closures Scheduled June 9 – July 18 for Residential Street Restoration Program Maintenance Work
Jun 05, 2025

City of Tacoma Seeks Applications for 2025–2027 Tacoma Poet Laureate Position
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Mayor and CouncilMaria Leemaria.lee@tacoma.gov(253) 534-5915 mobile
(253) 591-2054 desk
Tacoma Police DepartmentShelbie Boydsboyd@tacoma.gov
TPD-PIO@tacoma.gov		(253) 405-7134 mobile
(253) 591-5968 main desk
Tacoma Fire DepartmentChelsea Shepherdcshepherd@tacoma.gov(253) 948-7363 mobile
Tacoma Public LibraryMariesa Busmbus@tacomalibrary.org(253) 457-1867 mobile
(253) 280-2882 desk
Tacoma Public UtilitiesJessica Wilsonjwilson2@tacoma.gov(253) 753-3119 mobile
(253) 502-8117 desk
Tacoma Venues and EventsHillary Brennerhbrenner@tacomavenues.org(253) 257-5540 mobile
(253) 593-7625 desk
All Other DepartmentsMaria Leemaria.lee@tacoma.gov(253) 534-5915 mobile
(253) 591-2054 desk

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