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As we get closer to the end of the year, Neighborhood Councils are recruiting for new board members. You can use the map at the bottom of the Neighborhood Council web site to find your Neighborhood Council, and see the information below on how to apply for each board. Joining your Neighborhood Council is a great way to meet your neighbors, develop leadership skills in your community and connect with City resources.
North End elections are Monday, November 4. Candidates must live, work or own property in the North End; must be 18 or older; and must have attended at least two meetings (and signed in) in the past six months. Committee meetings count as well as regular board meetings. Candidates can announce their candidacy on November 4, or they can email the chair at officers@nenc.org.
West End elections are Wednesday, January 15. Applicants can submit nominations up to 30 days prior to the January 15 meeting. Applications will be posted after the November meeting . Five positions are open for this year's election.
South End elections are Monday, November 18. Applications are due November 6 and are available on their website, www.senco253.org.
South Tacoma does not have elections this year. The next opportunity to seek a position with the South Tacoma board will be November of 2020.
Northeast Tacoma elections are Thursday, November 14. Four seats are up for election and require that you have attended the last three meetings prior to the November 14 meeting.
New Tacoma elections are Wednesday, December 11. To run for a board position contact the board or attend their November 13 meeting to self-nominate.
Eastside elections are Monday, November 18. Applicants must be a resident, property owner, business owner or employee within the Eastside Neighborhood Advisory Council of Tacoma boundaries and at least 18 years old. and submit an application to enact@live.com. Applications available at www.easttacoma.org.
Central Tacoma elections are Thursday, November 7. Applicants must live in Central Tacoma to join the board.
Community Council executive elections are Thursday, November 14. These elections are open to current members of the Community Council and include the positions of chair, vice chair, treasurer, and secretary.
Last month's emerging issues from across multiple neighborhood councils.
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Inaugural Litter Pick-Up Day
Saturday, October 26 was the inaugural litter pick-up day in the City of Tacoma! Volunteers from across the Eight Neighborhood Councils went out Saturday afternoon to pick up litter and debris to keep our neighborhoods beautiful.
If you have pictures you want to share send them to Keegan Buckley at kbuckley@cityoftacoma.org.
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City Council Adopts New Recycling Ordinance - The Tacoma City Council passed Ordinance No. 28623 on Tuesday, Oct. 29, approving changes to the City of Tacoma’s residential curbside recycling program. These changes include maintaining residential curbside commingled recycling service, a new recycling surcharge of $2.82 per month for all residential recycling customers, which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2020, and replacement of curbside glass collection with drop-off sites throughout the City.
Coffee with the Mayor - Join Mayor Woodards for the next coffee hour from 5 – 6 PM, Thursday, December 5 at Antique Sandwich Co. (5102 N. Pearl St.). Please note the event at Calvary Baptist Church will need to be rescheduled, and is no longer occurring on Monday, November 18.
Citizen's Forum - The next Citizen's Forum is Tuesday, November 12. Citizen's Forum is an opportunity to speak before Council on any matter the City has jurisdiction over.
Public Hearing regarding 2019-2020 Biennial Budget mid-biennium modifications - A public hearing will be held Tuesday, November 12 on the proposed mid-biennium budget modifications.
City to Conduct Community Survey in November - The City of Tacoma wants to hear from community members in its upcoming community survey to be conducted from November 4, 2019 – November 22, 2019. Through the month of November residents across the City may receive a phone call asking about their experiences with City services.
Sixth Annual Holiday Heritage Swing Dance on November 8 - The City of Tacoma’s Landmarks Preservation Commission is hosting its 6th Annual Holiday Heritage Swing Dance on Friday, Nov. 8 from 6-9 p.m. at McMenamins Elk Temple, Spanish Ballroom.
Apply now for Student Government Day 2019 - Students grades 9 – 12, who live in Tacoma or attend Tacoma Public Schools, are encouraged to apply to participate in Student Government Day. The application deadline is November 19. Student Government Day will be held on December 10.
City of Destiny Awards Nominations Due February 7 - Nominations for the City of Tacoma’s 2020 City of Destiny Awards, which has been honoring local volunteers for the past 34 years, are being accepted now through Friday, February 7, 2020.
Nominations for Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award Due November 18 - The City Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) is now accepting nominations for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award through Monday, Nov. 18. Nominations are open in two categories: Lifetime Service (individual or group) and Emerging Leader (individual).
Below are a list of topics and concerns that came up over the last month during Neighborhood Council meetings city-wide. Read on for clarifications and answers to your questions.
 Question: Does the Fire Department Offer CPR classes in Spanish? (Eastside)
Answer: Tacoma Fire schedules Spanish CPR classes annually in October as a part of the CPR weekend events. They can also schedule Spanish CPR classes, as needed, for requests that result in classes of eight or more students. These can be scheduled by calling the Tacoma Fire CPR line at 253.594.7979.
Question: What information on 311 is available to residents to view the types and locations of requests? (Central)
Answer: Results 253 is updated with 311 data on a quarterly basis. You can see 311 data sets here, and can use the search bar at the top of the page to search from crime data, fire data, and more.
Question: Why are residents seeing fewer 311 options on the mobile app compared to the online system? (Central)
Answer: In order to maintain user friendliness, the mobile app only has a limited number of requests. The City put our most accessed requests on the mobile app. Based on user feedback, we have recently added someone living in a vehicle as a topic, and are constantly evaluating how to make the app more effective. Residents can also use the general complaint request online or call 311 when they are unable to find their specific need. If there is a request you'd like to see on the mobile app, please let us know at latoya.mason@cityoftacoma.org.
Question: Where can we see what the City Council is considering on the agenda and in their Committees? (CCOT)
Answer: You can view the calendar and see all agendas and documents on Legistar.
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