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Tacoma City Council Committees Overview and Meeting Schedule

By Matthew Elliott |

Current update as of April 28, 2026

City Council Committees

The Tacoma City Council has established five permanent committees to thoroughly examine and formulate policy proposals. Each committee comprises four elected councilors plus an alternate, all appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council. Chairs and vice-chairs are selected internally by their respective committees.

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All council committee gatherings are open to the general public. Detailed information regarding dates, times, and venues for each committee can be found within their individual sections below. Meeting agendas, documentation, and recordings are accessible via the City’s Legistar portal. Public notices appear on the Notices and Public Hearings page.

Standing Council Committees

Policies, initiatives, and programs may encompass public safety, emergency services, education, health services, crime prevention, and various civic engagement efforts.

Members

Time and Day

Location

  • Tacoma Municipal Building, Room 248 and Zoom (passcode: 614650)

Staff Contact Information

Executive Liaison
Toni Esparza
(253) 401-2718

Scheduling and Coordination
Arsenio Roddy-Little

Clerical Support
City Clerk’s Office
(253) 591-5505

Focus areas include economic growth, development projects, downtown parking, workforce initiatives, and tourism strategies.

Members

Time and Day

Location

  • Tacoma Municipal Building, Room 248 and Zoom (passcode: 614650)

Staff Contact Information

Executive Liaison
Debbie Bingham
(253) 591-5117

Scheduling and Coordination
Anna Le

Clerical Support
City Clerk’s Office
(253) 591-5505

Responsibilities cover administrative oversight, budgeting, and operational efficiency for the council and city.

Members

Time and Day

Location

  • Tacoma Municipal Building, Room 248 and Zoom (passcode: 614650)

Staff Contact Information

Executive Liaison
Andy Cherullo
(253) 591-5800

Scheduling and Coordination
Chantra Real

Clerical Support
City Clerk’s Office
(253) 591-5505

Key topics involve transportation infrastructure, land use, environmental stewardship, and urban development.

Members

Time and Day

Location

  • Tacoma Municipal Building, Room 248 and Zoom (passcode: 614650)

Staff Contact Information

Executive Liaison
Ramiro Chavez
(253) 591-5067

Scheduling and Coordination
Anna Le

Clerical Support
City Clerk’s Office
(253) 591-5505

Aimed at refining council operations and supporting effective governance structures.

Membership

Chair: Mayor Anders Ibsen
Members: Deputy Mayor Joe Bushnell, Council Members Jamika Scott and Kristina Walker, Alternate: Council Member John Hines

Time and Day

Location

  • Tacoma Municipal Building Council Chambers
    747 Market Street, 1st floor
    Tacoma, WA 98402

Staff Contact Information

Scheduling and Coordination
Rosheida Myers
(253) 591-5134

Clerical Support
City Clerk
(253) 591-5361

Public Comment and Presenting at a Standing Council Committee Meeting

Guidance on participating in committee proceedings—both in person and virtually—is available through the City Council’s official meeting page and the Council Standing Committee Process Manual.

See the Notices and Public Hearings page for upcoming opportunities to speak.