FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 10, 2020
MEDIA CONTACT
Lihuang Wung, Staff Liaison,
lwung@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5682
Applicants Sought for the Planning Commission
The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill two positions on the Planning Commission,
the District No. 1 position and the Development Community position. Applicants seeking the District No. 1 position must reside in that district. Those seeking the Development Community positon must also be a resident of Tacoma and preferably have some experience and knowledge in the respective field of expertise.
The Planning Commission develops and updates the Comprehensive Plan and its elements; and formulates effective and efficient land use and development regulations and processes that implement the Comprehensive Plan. This Commission reviews various planning issues, such as area-wide zoning reclassifications, moratoria, interim zoning, pre-annexation planning, historic district designation, urban design, and transportation and capital facilities programs. Meetings occur the first and third Wednesday of each month beginning at 5:00 p.m.
For additional information on the Commission, please visit their website or contact
Lihuang Wung, Planning and Development Services, at lwung@cityoftacoma.org or
(253) 591-5682.
To apply, visit cityoftacoma.org/cbcapplication. For questions about the application process,
to request the application in an alternate format, or to submit additional documents please contact Michelle Emery, City Clerk’s Office, at servetacoma@cityoftacoma.org or
(253) 591-5505.
Applications, resumes and/or letters of recommendations must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by end of day Thursday, September 24, 2020.
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