 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 .)
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A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of May 23rd 2010 |
A look at City of Tacoma news for the week of May 23, 2010
2010 Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Regulatory Code focus of study session
Members of the City Council are scheduled May 25 to receive a presentation from Community and Economic Development Department staff regarding the proposed 2010 Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code. As a second item on the agenda, City Council is scheduled to receive a presentation from the Tacoma Employees’ Retirement System regarding the department’s budget, services and goals. 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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2010 Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Regulatory Code public hearing scheduled
On May 25, the City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulatory Code for the year 2010. The hearing will start at approximately 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, first floor, Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market St.
Contact: Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations,
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City Council standing committee meetings this week
Economic Development Committee
May 25, 3 p.m. in Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market St., Room 248
Environment and Public Works Committee
May 26, 4:30 p.m. in Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market St., Room 248
Public Safety, Human Services, & Education Committee
May 27, 4:30 p.m. in Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market St., Room 248
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Foreclosure intervention workshop scheduled July 25 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 14, 2009
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Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations,
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Ric Teasley, Community and Economic Development,
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Foreclosure intervention workshop scheduled July 25
In an effort to help residents in Tacoma and Pierce County who are facing potential foreclosure of their homes, the City will host a foreclosure intervention workshop. The workshop is intended to educate homeowners about the options that are available to help, the foreclosure process, income tax issues in foreclosure, safe refinance products and more.
The workshop will be held July 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Evergreen College, Tacoma Campus (1210 6th Ave.). Registration begins at 9 a.m.
The free seminar will provide individual help for those who have mortgage payments that are increasing, are worried about losing their home or can’t afford their home loan. This is a great opportunity for those facing tough times to learn their legal rights and options.
Attendees are encouraged to bring photo identification and home loan documents, since certified mortgage counselors and loan modification representatives will be available to discuss what mortgage options are suitable.
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