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~ Tacoma, WA- Latasha Palmer has officially taken on her role as the new Tacoma City Council Member At-Large Position 6 after winning the election in 2025. On January 6, 2026, Council Member Palmer was sworn in and began her term with a strong vision for the city.
In an interview, Council Member Palmer expressed her excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to represent the people of Tacoma. She is determined to tackle some of the city's toughest challenges by implementing innovative solutions. Her top priorities include strengthening home and community stability, expanding affordable housing, improving public safety, and promoting a green local economy that prevents displacement and allows residents to actively participate in their communities.
Council Member Palmer will serve on two committees- Community Vitality and Safety Committee and Economic Development Committee. She will also hold the position of Vice-Chair on the City's Building Resilience Against Youth Violence and Exploitation Executive Steering Committee. Additionally, she will represent Tacoma on various regional bodies such as the Joint Municipal Action Committee, Pierce County Regional Council, and Urban Waters Board of Directors.
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Mayor Ibsen welcomed Council Member Palmer to the council and praised her for bringing a strong moral compass and a clear commitment to the community. He believes that her perspective will be valuable in council discussions in the upcoming year.
Before being elected as a council member, Palmer served as an appointed member of Tacoma's Charter Review Committee in 2024. During her time there, she focused on promoting inclusive public participation and helped develop 24 Charter amendment recommendations for City Council consideration. Her dedication to public service is also evident through years of community advocacy work. She co-founded Know Peace Collective, which advocates for BIPOC students in Tacoma Public Schools. She also played a crucial role in creating and chairing the Race and Equity Committee at Bryant Elementary School. In addition to her community work, Palmer brings small-business experience as she launched Iyami Aje, LLC in 2021.
Council Member Palmer's work is deeply rooted in her lived experience and strong community ties. She was born and raised in the Puget Sound region and graduated cum laude from Columbia University, where she studied urban history and design, sustainability, and the politics of othering and belonging. Palmer, along with her three children and their dog Kaido, currently reside in the Hilltop neighborhood.
As Council Member Palmer begins her term, she is determined to make a positive impact on the city of Tacoma by prioritizing the needs of its residents and promoting inclusive growth for all.
In an interview, Council Member Palmer expressed her excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to represent the people of Tacoma. She is determined to tackle some of the city's toughest challenges by implementing innovative solutions. Her top priorities include strengthening home and community stability, expanding affordable housing, improving public safety, and promoting a green local economy that prevents displacement and allows residents to actively participate in their communities.
Council Member Palmer will serve on two committees- Community Vitality and Safety Committee and Economic Development Committee. She will also hold the position of Vice-Chair on the City's Building Resilience Against Youth Violence and Exploitation Executive Steering Committee. Additionally, she will represent Tacoma on various regional bodies such as the Joint Municipal Action Committee, Pierce County Regional Council, and Urban Waters Board of Directors.
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Mayor Ibsen welcomed Council Member Palmer to the council and praised her for bringing a strong moral compass and a clear commitment to the community. He believes that her perspective will be valuable in council discussions in the upcoming year.
Before being elected as a council member, Palmer served as an appointed member of Tacoma's Charter Review Committee in 2024. During her time there, she focused on promoting inclusive public participation and helped develop 24 Charter amendment recommendations for City Council consideration. Her dedication to public service is also evident through years of community advocacy work. She co-founded Know Peace Collective, which advocates for BIPOC students in Tacoma Public Schools. She also played a crucial role in creating and chairing the Race and Equity Committee at Bryant Elementary School. In addition to her community work, Palmer brings small-business experience as she launched Iyami Aje, LLC in 2021.
Council Member Palmer's work is deeply rooted in her lived experience and strong community ties. She was born and raised in the Puget Sound region and graduated cum laude from Columbia University, where she studied urban history and design, sustainability, and the politics of othering and belonging. Palmer, along with her three children and their dog Kaido, currently reside in the Hilltop neighborhood.
As Council Member Palmer begins her term, she is determined to make a positive impact on the city of Tacoma by prioritizing the needs of its residents and promoting inclusive growth for all.
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