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Lane Closures on Schuster Parkway Scheduled June 9 – 13

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

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

Allyson Griffith Appointed Deputy City Manager for the City of Tacoma
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City Council Advances Efforts to Address Community Concerns and Rising Costs from Animal Overpopulation
A Statement From Mayor Victoria Woodards on the Closure of the Washington State Minority Business Development Agency Business Center
City Council Adopts South Tacoma Neighborhood Plan, Celebrates Achievements and Sunset of Neighborhood Planning Program
City to Support Outreach Teams and Volunteers Providing Unsheltered Individuals With Access to Essential Supplies During Rise in Temperatures
Street Closures Scheduled June 9 – July 18 for Residential Street Restoration Program Maintenance Work
City of Tacoma Seeks Applications for 2025–2027 Tacoma Poet Laureate Position
Allyson Griffith Appointed Deputy City Manager for the City of Tacoma
‘Access to Capital’ Panel Discussion and Q&A on June 23
In-Person Class Regarding Business Taxes on June 10
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Department Name Email Phone Mayor and Council Maria Lee maria.lee@tacoma.gov (253) 534-5915 mobile
(253) 591-2054 deskTacoma Police Department Shelbie Boyd sboyd@tacoma.gov
TPD-PIO@tacoma.gov(253) 405-7134 mobile
(253) 591-5968 main deskTacoma Fire Department Chelsea Shepherd cshepherd@tacoma.gov (253) 948-7363 mobile Tacoma Public Library Mariesa Bus mbus@tacomalibrary.org (253) 457-1867 mobile
(253) 280-2882 deskTacoma Public Utilities Jessica Wilson jwilson2@tacoma.gov (253) 753-3119 mobile
(253) 502-8117 deskTacoma Venues and Events Hillary Brenner hbrenner@tacomavenues.org (253) 257-5540 mobile
(253) 593-7625 deskAll Other Departments Maria Lee maria.lee@tacoma.gov (253) 534-5915 mobile
(253) 591-2054 desk
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#TacCouncil Member Kristina Walker’s community walk is tomorrow (Sat., 6/14). Walk with her to chat and ask questions about City Council’s work. The walk begins at 10 AM at Lincoln High School and will head toward the Lincoln Business District.
🚶♂️💙Council Member Kristina Walker’s community walk is tomorrow (Saturday, June 14, 2025)! Walk with her from Lincoln High School (701 S. 37th St.) towards the Lincoln Business District to chat and ask questions about City Council’s work. The walk begins at 10 AM in front of the ...high school, you can join for any portion along the way, and no RSVP is required.
Congratulations to all of the #Tacoma businesses voted @southsoundmagazine Best of South Sound in 2025! It takes dedicated owners and staff working tirelessly to provide amazing meals and experiences for their guests, and we couldn’t be more thrilled that so many were voted best in our region. ...Check out the top restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues here in Tacoma – and show your support by visiting them soon!
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Downtown on the Go! - Cityline - June 12, 2025
Jan Parker Cookery & Reyna Filipina Kitchen - Cityline - June 12, 2025
Roger: A handsome 4-year-old German Shepherd Mix - Cityline - June 12, 2025
Said by The Father and Son: The Story of Fatherhood and Legacy - Cityline - June 12, 2025
City of Tacoma & TPL - Summer Reading Challenge 2025: Color Our World! Cityline - June 12, 2025