Tacoma, Pierce Transit Plan Safety Partnership

Pierce Transit and the City of Tacoma Plan Coordinated Approach to Safety — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:30:20 +0000
Pierce Transit and the City of Tacoma intend to enter a formal partnership to support a coordinated and effective safety presence throughout Tacoma. “Smart partnerships like these make our community safer and stronger,” said Tacoma Mayor Anders Ibsen. “We are grateful for our officers in the Tacoma Police Department and our friends at Pierce Transit for their commitment to the public.” The Tacoma Police Department and Pierce Transit’s Public Safety team have been in discussions this year to determine the best way to coordinate efforts so law enforcement and behavioral health professionals can respond quickly and effectively to needs in the community. “We look forward to the City of Tacoma joining Pierce County, and the cities of Lakewood, Puyallup and Federal Way in being a partner in making safety the #1 priority on and around our transit system,” said Pierce Transit Chief Executive Officer Mike Griffus. “I appreciate that Pierce Transit continues to look for opportunities to coordinate their resources and keep our whole community safer,” said Tacoma Police Chief Patti Jackson. “I am excited our teams were able to come up with an approach that builds on our work together.” Pierce Transit and the City of Tacoma remain committed to community safety and anticipate presenting the proposal to the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners and the Tacoma City Council for consideration and approval in November. The post Pierce Transit and the City of Tacoma Plan Coordinated Approach to 
Source: https://tacoma.gov/news/pierce-transit-and-the-city-of-tacoma-plan-coordinated-approach-to-safety/

In-Person Workshop on October 22 for Local Businesses on the City’s Revolving Loan Fund Process — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:30:38 +0000
On October 22, from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Tacoma Public Library’s Main Branch (1102 Tacoma Ave. S), the City of Tacoma will host an in-person workshop for local businesses seeking to understand and navigate the City’s Revolving Loan Fund process. Participants can expect to get: A comprehensive look at eligibility and an overview of micro and gap loan programs, which are designed to assist businesses that may face barriers with traditional commercial financing Step-by-step guidance on the loan application process Practical instruction on preparing essential financial documents, including income statements General financing insights applicable beyond City-specific programs Space is limited and advanced registration is encouraged. Details are available at makeittacoma.com/events . Questions or requests to receive information in an alternate format can be directed to Dierdre Patterson in the City’s Community & Economic Development Department at [email protected] or (253) 591-5621. The post In-Person Workshop on October 22 for Local Businesses on the City’s Revolving Loan Fund Process appeared first on City of Tacoma .
Source: https://tacoma.gov/news/in-person-workshop-on-october-22-for-local-businesses-on-the-citys-revolving-loan-fund-process/

City of Tacoma’s Proposed Biennial Budget Focuses on Everyday Services and Fiscal Sustainability — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:40:53 +0000
The City of Tacoma’s proposed 2027–2028 Biennial Budget, a $5.3 billion spending plan that addresses a $40 million structural deficit in the $696 million General Fund, prioritizes the services that residents rely on most every day in Tacoma. For several decades, the cost of providing City services has increased at a higher rate than the revenues collected to pay for those services. The “Roadmap to Recovery” — a proactive, multi-year strategy to protect core services, balance the budget, and secure Tacoma’s long-term fiscal health — veers away from reliance on temporary solutions to address the ongoing impacts of compounding macroeconomic pressures on municipal operations. “This proposed biennial budget makes meaningful pro