Community members in Tacoma interested in the development of their neighborhood's infrastructure can look forward to an informative April. After being postponed from March due to bad weather, the Tacoma Streets Initiative II information sessions are set to resume on April 12. Both the South Tacoma and Swasey library branches will host sessions to discuss plans for improvements to arterial streets, sidewalks, and other related enhancements that could impact the city's daily commute and overall accessibility.
Residents who missed the sessions at the Fern Hill and Moore library branches still have the chance to attend upcoming gatherings, which will focus on Proposition 1 and its implications. This measure is a key part of the Tacoma Streets Initiative II. According to the city of Tacoma's official website, Proposition 1 aims to increase the utility tax from 1.5 percent to 2 percent and raise the property tax rate from $0.20 to $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed value, with the changes set to take effect in early 2026.
The revised schedule is available for those interested in participating. On April 12, from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m., the South Tacoma Library Branch will host locals, followed by a session at the Swasey Library Branch from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. These meetings are part of the city's ongoing effort to gather public input and provide information on the upcoming ballot measure, which voters will decide on April 22. For more information on Streets Initiative II, visit cityoftacoma.org/SI2.
