Hello District 3!
I have great news to share--the City Council has adopted the South Tacoma Neighborhood Plan and approved funding for the tree planting initiative! The South Tacoma Neighborhood Plan has been directly guided by your priorities and input, and the final Plan focuses on expanding and protecting economic opportunity, transportation safety, community health, environmental impacts, cultural identity, and affordability. You can learn more about what’s in the final Plan by reviewing the Executive Summary now posted online.
This Plan is a community-led effort, made possible by the work of outstanding and dedicated volunteers who took the time to lead on outreach, navigate difficult conversations, and collaborate to find actionable solutions for the neighborhood. Thank you to every person who volunteered or contributed their thoughts into setting a vision for our community!
In addition to adopting the Plan, the City Council approved a request I was proud to co-sponsor for $15,000 in one-time Council Contingency funds to expand the reach of a tree planting initiative--one of the critical needs identified by the South Tacoma community.
The tree planting initiative, which will be implemented through the City's Urban Forestry Program, is one of several tangible outcomes poised to emerge from the South Tacoma Neighborhood Plan. The second Booster project, community events, will move forward in partnership with Parks Tacoma. Crucial corridor safety improvements on South Tacoma Way will also move forward and be facilitated by the City’s Public Works Department. I can't wait to see your vision come to life!
As always, I encourage you to reach out to share your perspective with me. I value the opportunity to hear your concerns and questions. I can be reached at JScott8@tacoma.gov or you can sign up for my virtual office hours here: https://calendly.com/cotcouncil/cm-scott-office-hours.
For more information on City updates and resources, please check out tacoma.gov. You can also tune in to the City Council’s Study Session or Council meetings every week on Tuesdays via TV Tacoma or Zoom. Access information is available at City Council Meetings.
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Thank you,
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Council Member Jamika Scott -- District 3
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