FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 4, 2014

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Julie Stoltman, Office of Mayor Marilyn Strickland, julie.stoltman@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5164


Mayor Marilyn Strickland to Appear on NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’ on Sept. 7

Tacoma, Wash. -- Mayor Marilyn Strickland will appear on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday, Sept. 7 to discuss the attributes of local government.  This televised discussion will be moderated by Chuck Todd in his debut as the show’s host.

“Tacoma is going through an incredibly transformative time. We’ve evolved from a polluted industrial town to a diverse, international port city and leader in environmental stewardship.” said Strickland. “I am pleased to share our story with a national audience.”

Mayor Mick Cornett from Oklahoma City and Mayor William Peduto from Pittsburgh will join Strickland on set. 

“Meet the Press” airs in Tacoma on KING at 6 a.m. and on KONG at 10 a.m.