 Tacoma stands as the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area, the third-largest in the state, and the seat of government of Pierce County.
Tacoma adopted its name after the nearby Mount Rainier, which was originally called Mount Tacoma. It is known as the "City of Destiny" because the area was chosen to be the site of the western terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad in the late 1800s. The decision of the railroad was influenced in part because of Tacoma's neighboring Commencement Bay. By connecting the bay with the railroad Tacoma’s motto became “When rails meet sails.” Today Commencement Bay serves the Port of Tacoma, a major player in international trade on the Pacific Coast. (Information provided by Wikipedia .)
If you are looking at visiting, Tacoma certainly offers the best to its visitors.
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November rains are coming - remember to be prepared |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 5, 2008
MEDIA CONTACTS
Mike Kennedy, Science & Engineering, (253) 502-2162,
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Alicia Lawver, Community Relations, (253) 591-5414,
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November rains are coming; remember to be prepared
The leaves are falling and heavy rains are approaching. Help prevent surface water flooding from affecting streets, businesses and homes in your neighborhood by taking a moment to make sure you’re prepared for the rainy season.
Here’s a quick to-do list:
Keep storm drains clear of leaves and debris by using a broom or rake. Drains near street corners and low areas of streets and parking lots usually need special attention. Remember to be safe; do not wade into flooded areas.
Dispose of fallen leaves and other yard debris properly. City of Tacoma single-family residents can place leaves and yard debris in their brown yard waste container, compost them in their garden or take them to the Tacoma Landfill. Please do not blow leaves into the street; the City does not have a leaf pickup program.
Direct downspouts at least 10 feet away from your home or business, and make sure your gutters are clear of any debris.
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A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of Oct 26 2008 |
2007/2008 budget status focus of study session agenda
Members of the City Council are scheduled on Oct. 28 to receive a financial status update through September 2008, economic status update, final revenue projection for 2009/2010 and a budget development process update from Budget Officer, Amy Palmer.
The Council will not take public comment during the noon study session in the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Room 16. Audio from the session will be broadcast live on TV Tacoma and on www.tvtacoma.com. On-demand audio archives are available on the Web within 24 hours of the meeting at www.tvtacoma.com.
Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations,
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, (253) 591-5790
Class and compensation resolution scheduled for consideration
City Council is scheduled Oct. 28 to consider a resolution that would approve the pay structure concept and the compensation philosophy regarding the City’s compensation program that was presented by Joy St. Germain, the Human Resources director, at last week’s study session.
Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations,
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, (253) 591-5790
City Council standing committee meetings this week
Economic Development Committee
Oct. 28, 3 p.m. in Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market St., 9th Floor Visibility Room
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