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Neighborhood Council Program

2024 Neighborhood Council Program Review

 

The City of Tacoma Neighborhood Council Program is undergoing its five-year review to update the Neighborhood Council Program Standards and Guidelines document and Tacoma Municipal Code 1.45.

 

Here is the Neighborhood Council Review Engagement Survey Report, which shows high level results from the feedback and data provided by community members, Neighborhood Council Members, partner agency liaisons, and City of Tacoma liaisons. 

 

 

Timeline: 2024  Action Item Status
January-March Internal Preparation Complete
April-June 4/11/24 Community Vitality and Safety Committee (CVS) Presentation: Overview of Plan/Timeline Complete
Stakeholder Engagement: Neighborhood Council Members, Neighborhood Council Liaisons, & Community Members Complete
July-September  Stakeholder Engagement Complete
9/12/24 CVS Presentation: Outreach and Engagement Complete
Partner with Neighborhood Council Champions to Recommend Edits to the Standards & Guidelines/Tacoma Municipal Code 1.45 Complete
October-December Develop and Complete Recommended Changes In Progress
12/12/24 CVS Presentation on Recommended Changes Planned
Community Council of Tacoma (CCOT) Adoption & Presentation to Neighborhood Councils Planned

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Neighborhood Council Program Overview

There are eight Neighborhood Councils and one overarching Community Council that support Tacoma’s diverse communities by engaging with City staff on neighborhood issues, concerns, and priorities identified by community members. The Neighborhood Council Program aims to create an environment in which community members have an opportunity to:

  • Meaningfully discuss City programs and policies that affect their neighborhoods.
  • Bring neighborhood concerns, priorities, and goals to the attention of the city.
  • Encourage diverse relationships and representative participation where residents feel they positively impact and improve the livability of their communities.

Each Neighborhood Council serves as an independent, non-profit organization to promote community-based efforts for neighborhood improvement. The program is committed to racial equity in all operations and is focused on increasing board representation of underrepresented communities. Any resident, business owner, employee, property owner or member of an existing neighborhood group within a Neighborhood Council area can join a Neighborhood Council.

 

To learn more about the program, you can view Tacoma Municipal Code 1.45 and the Neighborhood Council Program Standards and Guidelines document.

 

Connect Directly with your Neighborhood Council

Find out more from your neighborhood council by navigating directly to the website, social media page, or email address provided below:

Neighborhood Council District Map

Search your address in the search bar on the map below to find the Neighborhood Council in your area.

We are committed to supporting Neighborhood Council volunteers in expanding their leadership skills, operational effectiveness and inclusive outreach.

 

Below is a compilation of City offered trainings and resource recommendations from program staff and Neighborhood Council members.

 

General Resources:

Neighborhood Council Program Offerings:

 

 



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