Establishment
The Sustainable Tacoma Commission works with the Office of Sustainability, which is responsible for implementing the strategies in the Climate Action Plan and measuring the city’s progress as it reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Both the Office and the Commission were created by a City Council resolution in October 2008.
Membership
The Sustainable Tacoma Commission consists of eleven members who are appointed by the Mayor and City Council. Membership is a balanced representation of stakeholders, such as the environmental community, small business, labor, housing, industry and port, transportation, education, building industry, and residents.
| Matthew Benedict |
April 2022 |
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Alexandra Brewer
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April 2021 |
| Kenny Coble |
April 2021 |
| Sheree Cooks |
April 2020 |
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Philip Coughlan
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April 2021
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Liberty Evans-Agnew
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April 2019 |
| Todd Hay |
April 2019 |
| Chris Karnes |
April 2019 |
| Jade Monroe |
April 2020 |
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Emily Pinckney
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April 2020 |
| JC Rubi |
April 2021 |
Duties and Responsibilities
The purpose of the Sustainable Tacoma Commission is to bring
citizen accountability, transparency, and vigilance to the long-term
implementation of Tacoma’s Environmental Action Plan, and to oversee,
coordinate, communicate, and encourage public involvement regarding
sustainability initiatives as are consistent with the City’s vision and
definition of sustainability.
Commission Expectations and Guidelines
Staff Support
Staffing support to the Sustainable Tacoma Commission is provided by the City's Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability.