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Lane Closures on Schuster Parkway Scheduled June 9 – 13
Deputy City Manager Hyun Kim Nominated for Appointment as Interim City Manager
Community Invited to Comment on Proposed Updates to One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code
City Council Approves Blueprint for Expanding City’s Urban Forestry Program and Advancing Implementation of City’s Urban Forestry Management Plan
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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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🌅 Have you ever witnessed a #TacomaSunset from the Murray Morgan Bridge? 😍 This week's #PhotoOfTheWeek captures the stunning hues that light up our skyline! What's your favorite sunset spot in #Tacoma? Share below! 👇✨
📷Photo Credit: Mike Johnson ...@michaelweldonphoto
#POTW #MurrayMorganBridge #TheaFossWaterway #PortOfTacoma #tacomawa #DiscoverTacoma #TacomaBeauty #sunsets #Spring #NatureBeauty #PNW
🚍This Sunday (June 1) is a great opportunity to ride transit without spending a dime! Thanks Pierce Transit!
🚍This Sunday, June 1, 2025, is a great opportunity to ride transit without spending a dime! Thanks Pierce Transit!
This Sunday, June 1, ride Pierce Transit for FREE in honor of Ride Transit Month! Share to help spread the word.
City Manager Elizabeth Pauli announced a pause on the recruitment for a permanent Police Chief for the Tacoma Police Department, writing “The City is fortunate to have strong, capable interim leadership currently in place, with Chief Patti Jackson.” This move allows for Hyun Kim, who will begin... serving as Interim City Manager starting on June 30, 2025, to align decision-making for a permanent Police Chief with the evolving vision and future priorities of our City government. Interim Chief Jackson will continue to serve in her leadership role. Read the full statement at https://ow.ly/sEtn50W1NJi.
City Manager Elizabeth Pauli announced a pause on the recruitment for a permanent Police Chief for @tacomaPD. Read the full statement at .
Consistent with our shared commitment to thoughtful governance and enduring stability for the community, while I had previously signaled the start of...
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👮❤️🐶A compassionate and animal loving Tacoma Police Officer comes to the rescue and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) takes note. 🏆 The Tacoma Police Department recently received a Compassionate Police Department Award (and some vegan chocolates) from PETA for rescuing... a big pup who was trapped on the rocks along our waterfront back in April. Watch the rescue unfold (and see some adorable and thankful brown doggie eyes) in this Tacoma Report.
👮❤️🐶A compassionate and animal loving @tacomapd Officer comes to the rescue and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) takes note. 🏆 The Tacoma Police Department recently received a Compassionate Police Department Award (and some vegan chocolates) from PETA for rescuing a ...big pup who was trapped on the rocks along our waterfront back in April. Watch the rescue unfold (and see some adorable and thankful brown doggie eyes) in this Tacoma Report.
🚶♀️💙 #TacCouncil Member Kristina Walker is leading an hour-long walk on Saturday, June 14, 2025, to hear your perspectives on City Council’s work! The walk will start at 10 AM in front of Lincoln High School and head toward the Lincoln Business District. Community members are welcome... to join the walk for any portion of it. No RSVP is required, simply show up to share your ideas and questions!
⬇️EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 10 – 11 AM
Location: Meet at Lincoln High School (701 South 37th Street, #Tacoma, WA, 98418)
Join #TacCouncil Member Kristina Walker on Sat., 6/14, to share your perspectives on City Council’s work! She’ll be hosting an hour-long walk that will begin at 10 AM at Lincoln High School (701 South 37th St.) and head toward the Lincoln Business District. No RSVP req’d.