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Small Business Technical Assistance Workshop on July 31
South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District Code Update Public Hearing on August 12
Historic Preservation Code Update Community Information Sessions on July 24 and 26
City of Tacoma to Begin Sediment Cap Repairs in Thea Foss Waterway to Protect Water Quality
City Council Adopts 2025 Climate Action Plan Update to Shore Up Tacoma’s Resilience to the Impacts of Climate Change
City of Tacoma Observes Independence Day July 4
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City of Tacoma Unveils New Pride Crosswalk, A Vibrant Symbol of Inclusivity and Community Pride
South 21st Street Reopens on July 3 After Completion of Prairie Line Trail Phase II Enhancements
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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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💙👏 Congratulations to all of the heroes who were recognized at last night's Tacoma Police Department award ceremony! See a recap of the event and a list of recipients below. ⬇️
TV Tacoma Live Stream - City of Tacoma
📫✅ Keep an eye on your mailbox! Ballots for the August 5, 2025, Primary Election were mailed by the Pierce County Auditor's Office today, July 18, 2025. Candidates are running for Tacoma Mayor, Council District No. 4 and No. 5, and Council-at-Large Position No. 6. Casting your vote is a ...critical way to make sure your voice is heard.
For those planning to travel North on I-5 through Seattle this weekend, please plan on using alternate routes. See more about the planned I-5 NB closure from our friends at @wsdot below ⬇️.

The time has come to Revive I-5. NB I-5 in Seattle between I-90 & NE 45th St will CLOSE starting 11:59 pm on Friday, July 18, through 5 am Monday, July 21.⚠️
The express lanes will be NB ALL WEEKEND & beyond. WB I-90 exit to NB I-5 will close.
More info: https://bit.ly/ReviveI5Closures
Join #TacCouncil Member Olgy Diaz at her third Neighborhood Connections Event on Sun., 7/27, from 12:20 – 1:30 PM, at Mattice Beauty Supply (S. 12th St.). She’s visiting every Council District this summer to connect with community members to hear about what’s important to them.
💙 Join Council Member Olgy Diaz at her third Neighborhood Connections Event on Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 12:30 – 1:30 PM, at Mattice Beauty Supply (S. 12th St.). She’s visiting every Council District this summer to connect with community members all across Tacoma to hear about what’s ...important to them. Additional events left in the Neighborhood Connections Series include:
🔷August 23, 2025, 11 AM – 12 PM, Tacoma Public Library Moore Branch (215 S. 56th St.)
🔷September 27, 2025, 12:30 – 1:30 PM, Tacoma Public Library Fern Hill Branch (765 S. 84th St.)
Corina Bakery - Cityline - July 17, 2025
Tacoma Musical Playhouse presents Mary Poppins - Cityline - July 17, 2025
WA Department of Fish & Wildlife: Living in Black Bear Country - Cityline - July 17, 2025