Apply by November 24 to Serve on the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority Board
Washingtoner/10273597

~ The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking volunteers to fill seven positions on the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority (TCRA) Board. The TCRA is responsible for administering grants and loans to support low-income households and families, as well as businesses and non-profit organizations that provide housing and economic development services to the Tacoma community.

According to Ronda VanderMeer, Staff Liaison for the City of Tacoma, the TCRA Board is looking for individuals with specific experience in the legal profession, housing development or construction, and certified public accounting. The board is also seeking two at-large representatives.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by November 24, 2024. The application process can be completed online through the City Clerk's Office website. Elizabeth Wing, from the City Clerk's Office, can also be contacted for any questions or requests for alternate formats of the application.

More on Washingtoner

• Geospatial Innovation Comes to Sacramento: FOSS4G NA 2026
• Tulsa Air & Space Museum Launches "Give $16 for the F-16" Challenge to Bring Thunderbird Home for Veterans Day
• Tacoma: In-Person Workshop on October 22 for Local Businesses on the City's Revolving Loan Fund Process
• Hannk And Zubie Join Forces To Shape The Next Generation Of Connected Vehicle Telematics
• Coinfiliate Launches Platform to Helps Shoppers Earn Cashback and Creators Earn Referral Rewards

The TCRA meetings take place twice a month from January to October at 7:30 AM. In November and December, meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Currently, meetings are being held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual options available.

In an effort to promote diversity and inclusivity within its committees, boards, and commissions, the City of Tacoma is encouraging individuals from BIPOC communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, individuals with disabilities, seniors, immigrants, and refugees to apply for these volunteer positions.

Appointed applicants will be required to complete trainings on Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act provided by the Washington State Office of the Attorney General within 90 days of their appointment.

More information about the TCRA Board can be found on their website. Interested applicants are also invited to observe a meeting during the application period. Upcoming meeting dates and agendas can be found on their website as well.

The City of Tacoma is committed to creating an equitable and anti-racist organization and hopes that its committees, boards, and commissions will reflect the diversity of the Tacoma community. The TCRA Board plays a crucial role in supporting low-income households and families, as well as promoting economic development in the city.

---

Show All News | Disclaimer | Report Violation