FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 28, 2019

MEDIA CONTACT

Lucas Smiraldo, Staff Liaison, LSmiraldo@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5048

Applicants Sought for the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill three positions on the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities, including two member positions and one youth position, age 16-18.

The Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities consists of 11 volunteers from Tacoma and Pierce County with a variety of experiences and expertise. The Commission advises City Council in policy making, and partners with the community to bring awareness of issues that affect individuals with disabilities. In addition, Commission members participate on committees, help educate the public about disability issues, and serve as a resource for City staff.

The City of Tacoma’s commitment to equity, including racial equity, supports Committees, Boards, and Commissions that reflect the diversity of the community. We encourage applicants of all races and ethnicities, to apply for a position on the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities.

To find out additional information on the Commission, please visit their website or contact Lucas Smiraldo at (253) 591-5048 or LSmiraldo@cityoftacoma.org.

Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by Thursday, July 11, 2019.

To apply, please visit www.cityoftacoma.org/cbcapplication or contact Jessica Jenkins at (253) 591-5178, servetacoma@cityoftacoma.org, or the City Clerk’s Office, Room 11, Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402.

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