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Lane Closures on Schuster Parkway Scheduled June 9 – 13

A Statement From City Manager Elizabeth Pauli on Police Chief Recruitment Process

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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A Statement From City Manager Elizabeth Pauli on Police Chief Recruitment Process
Lane Closures on Schuster Parkway Scheduled June 9 – 13
City of Tacoma Observes Memorial Day on May 26
City Council Authorizes Mayor Victoria Woodards to Execute Employment Contract With Hyun Kim for Interim City Manager Appointment
Community Invited to Comment on Proposed Updates to One Tacoma Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code
Applicants Sought for the Transportation Commission
Applicants Sought for the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee
City Council Approves Blueprint for Expanding City’s Urban Forestry Program and Advancing Implementation of City’s Urban Forestry Management Plan
Street Closures Scheduled May 19 – June 6 for Residential Street Restoration Program Maintenance Work
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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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As a reminder, Tacoma City Council Study Session begins at noon on June 3, 2025. The agenda includes Opioid Settlement Funding and a Council Consideration Request for the South Tacoma Green Blocks Program. The meeting is also broadcast live at tacoma.gov/councilmeetings on TV Tacoma.
The Draft Tideflats Subarea Plan Public Hearing is tomorrow, June 4, 2025, at 6 PM. It’ll be a hybrid Public Hearing, in-person at the Tacoma Municipal Building (747 Market St., Room 345) and online via Zoom. Get the link to attend virtually and view the draft at ...https://tacoma.gov/project/tideflats-subarea-plan/. You can also provide written comments by mail or email before the June 6, 2025, deadline.
✉️By mail: Planning Commission, 747 Market Street Room 345, Tacoma, WA 98402
🧑💻By email: Planning@tacoma.gov
🌞🌹 The forecast is looking spectacular for the Point Defiance Flower and Garden Festival this weekend! See all the fun activities you can dig into on this #Tacoma Report. @metroparkstacoma
🌞🌹 The forecast is looking spectacular for the @ParksTacoma Point Defiance Flower and Garden Festival this weekend! See all the fun activities you can dig into on this Tacoma Report.
Event details at https://www.parkstacoma.gov/ptdflowergardenfest/.
Reminder, the hybrid Public Hearing for One Tacoma, the City’s Comprehensive Plan, is tomorrow, June 3, 2025, upon completion of regular agenda items at the City Council Meeting. The One Tacoma Plan establishes the City’s future vision and policy direction while guiding growth and development ...over the next 25 years. View the draft, get details about how to provide public comment, and find the Zoom link to attend if you’ll be joining virtually at tacoma.gov/onetacoma.
Join us for the June 3, 2025, Tacoma City Council Meeting and Community Forum at 5:00 PM. Here's a link to the agenda: https://ow.ly/7Qkt50W2P6m. If you’d like to submit a comment relating to an item on the agenda, written public comments must be submitted to cityclerk@tacoma.gov at least 24... hours before the meeting, or you can speak during the meeting. This meeting will be hybrid, in-person at the Tacoma Municipal Building Council Chambers and virtual via Zoom. To join via Zoom, use this link: https://ow.ly/pun350W2P6k and passcode: 349099 or dial (253) 215-8782 using Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126. The meeting will also be streamed live at tacoma.gov/councilmeetings and broadcast on TV Tacoma.
Join us for the #TacCouncil Mtg. on 6/3 at 5pm. Agenda & how to attend ➡️ https://ow.ly/7Qkt50W2P6m. Submit public comment relating to an agenda item to cityclerk@cityoftacoma.org at least 24 hrs. in advance, or speak during the meeting.
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Happy Pride Month, #Tacoma! 🏳️🌈 While many communities celebrate Pride Month in June, here in Tacoma, we celebrate in July. We’ll share details on local Pride celebrations on our social media channels soon, including this year’s Pride Festival which is returning to Wright Park on ...July 12, 2025! For a complete list of events next month, visit our partners, the @rainbowcntr. 🏆They’re also currently accepting nominations for the LGBTQIA2+ Pride Awards through June 10, 2025, at 5 PM.