Tacoma: Applications for District 4 City Council Position Due June 24
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~ Tacoma City Council Seeks Applicants for District 4 Position

The City Clerk's Office in Tacoma, Washington is currently accepting applications for the District 4 City Council position, which is set to expire on December 31, 2025. The deadline for applications is June 24, 2024.

According to Maria Lee, the Media and Communications representative for the city, applicants must meet certain qualifications in order to be considered. They must be registered or eligible to register as qualified electors and have been residents of Tacoma for at least two years prior to filing. Additionally, they must have been residents of District 4 for at least one year prior to filing. A map of the council districts can be found on the city's website.

The City Council plays a crucial role in governing Tacoma by enacting legislation, developing policies, and making important decisions. This includes adopting and amending city laws, approving the budget, establishing policies and standards, approving contracts and agreements, and representing the city as a whole.

Regular council meetings are held every Tuesday at noon for study sessions and at 5 PM for business meetings. As needed, there may also be Committee of the Whole meetings at 3 PM. These meetings are typically held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual options available for attendance. Details on how to access these meetings can be found on the city's legislative website or by tuning into TV Tacoma or tvtacoma.com. The meetings can also be viewed live on Facebook at facebook.com/cityoftacoma.

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The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on various factors such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status or veteran status.

Interested individuals must submit their application forms along with a cover letter and resume by noon on June 24 either through mail or hand delivery to the City Clerk's Office or via email to cityclerk@cityoftacoma.org.

Selected candidates will be interviewed in person on July 9, 2024 during the City Council business meeting, which is set to begin at approximately 6 PM. The City Council plans to appoint the chosen candidate at their business meeting on July 16, with their first meetings anticipated to begin on July 23, 2024.

For any questions about the application process or for individuals who require accommodations, they can contact the City Clerk's Office through various means such as email, phone, or TTY services.

It is important to note that effective January 1, 2024, Council Members will receive an annual salary of $63,086.54. This information may be helpful for those considering applying for the District 4 position.

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