Applicants Sought for the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority Board
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~ The Tacoma City Council is seeking to fill six volunteer positions on the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority Board (TCRA), according to a recent press release. The positions include two certified public accountant representatives, two representatives with experience in banking or financing, and two representatives with at least three years of experience as a licensed real estate broker or agent.

Currently, five of the positions are held by individuals whose terms are expiring. These individuals have the opportunity to reapply for their positions. The TCRA is responsible for administering grants and loans to support low-income households and families in purchasing or repairing their homes, as well as providing housing for low-income families through multi-family housing developers or owners. The board also supports businesses that create jobs or rehabilitate blighted buildings, and non-profit organizations that offer housing and economic development services to the Tacoma community.

Meetings for the TCRA are held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from January to October at 7:30 a.m. In November and December, meetings are moved to the first and third Thursdays. Currently, meetings are held in a hybrid format, allowing for both in-person and virtual participation. Interested applicants are encouraged to observe a meeting during the application period. Information on upcoming meetings and agendas can be found on the TCRA website.

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The City of Tacoma is committed to promoting equity and anti-racism within its organization, and aims for its committees, boards, and commissions to reflect the diversity of the community. As such, all individuals including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, individuals with disabilities, seniors, youth, immigrants, and refugees are encouraged to apply for these vacancies.

Applicants who are appointed will be required to complete training on Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act within 90 days of their appointment. This training will be provided by the Washington State Office of the Attorney General.

For more information about the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority Board, interested individuals can visit the TCRA website. Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office by noon on November 24, 2025, through the online application portal at tacoma.gov/cbcapplication. Any questions about the application process or requests for alternate formats can be directed to Elizabeth Wing in the City Clerk's Office at servetacoma@tacoma.gov or (253) 591-5178.

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