Port of Tacoma Commissioners on December 17 will consider design authorization for a decant facility...





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Port of Tacoma Commission to meet December 17

Port of Tacoma Commissioners on December 17 will consider design authorization for a decant facility, temporary tenant relocation, and using advance mitigation credit for deepening projects. Commissioners will also consider a contract extension for Port legal counsel and will elect officers for 2025. A full agenda can be found here [ [link removed] ]. A recap of the November 19 meeting can be found here ⇒ [ [link removed] ]  

Meetings are streamed live [ [link removed] ] and also available for later viewing. Public comment may be given in person or sent by email to [email protected]. For more information, please see our public comment procedure page ⇒ [ [link removed] ]

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Maritime Center Announcement
ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS

Port of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Schools give final approval for Port Maritime Center

Port of Tacoma Commissioners voted unanimously on November 19 for final approval of the Port Maritime Center, paving the way for a 20-acre project that will bring new life and opportunity to the east side of the Foss Waterway in Tacoma. The Port-owned property will include Tacoma Public Schools’ Maritime|253 skills center, which will provide career and technical education to junior and senior high-school level students from across Pierce County free of charge. Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]

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Maritime Center Groundbreaking
ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS

Maritime Center Groundbreaking Event on January 8

The Port of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Schools will hold a groundbreaking event for the new Port Maritime Center on Wednesday, January 8. If you would like to attend, please email [email protected] ⇒ <[email protected]>

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December Working Waterfront
ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS

Watch the December Working Waterfront

In this month's edition of the Port's award-winning news show, we cover young people learning construction skills from Palmer Pathways, a visit to Tacoma Rail, an appreciation of everyone who shares #ItsaBeautifulDay [ [link removed]*NK-R/1/01010193bd90f898-e7de3189-6f81-4f0b-9742-3eb755807515-000000/nmM0kg1qOLdlmUc90_h3qbeTDTs_WhkE7KxQAefKJkc=383 ] photos, and more! 
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Tideflats Subarea
ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS

Tideflats Subarea Plan Reaches Milestone

The Tideflats Subarea Plan recently reached a critical milestone with a unanimous recommendation for adoption from the Tideflats Steering Committee. This landmark decision marks the culmination of seven years of collaborative planning between the City of Tacoma, Puyallup Tribe of Indians, Port of Tacoma, Pierce County, and the City of Fife. Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]

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Bus Tours
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

2025 Bus Tour dates announced

If you've never gone on a Port of Tacoma bus tour, why not make a New Year's resolution to finally attend? Our free bus tours shine a light on how we connect customers, cargo and community. You'll get a behind-the-scenes peek at all the ways the Port keeps our economy moving! Tours last approximately two hours and advance reservations are required. Reserve your spot today ⇒  [ [link removed] ]

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Social Media Round-Up




December 2024 Facebook
 

As #Black Friday [ [link removed]*NK-R/1/01010193bd90f898-e7de3189-6f81-4f0b-9742-3eb755807515-000000/79HdjVEePxQt5EygDaY8dsZ3BDf8HJVReVXjmyG5NhY=383 ] and #Cyber Monday [ [link removed]*NK-R/1/01010193bd90f898-e7de3189-6f81-4f0b-9742-3eb755807515-000000/Xt3gcHx2v1FuLC-AR-Jnty4fRTPa252wzJIKfjrusqw=383 ] roll around once again, let's all take a moment to acknowledge the hardworking...
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December 2024 LinkedIn

Last week, Port leadership, including Commissioner John McCarthy [ [link removed] ] and Executive Director Eric Johnson [ [link removed] ], met... Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]




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December 2024 Instagram: Its a Beautiful Day

Snapped earlier this week: December chill lies across the Sitcum in the early morning. #Its a Beautiful Day [ [link removed] ] at the Port...
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December 2024 Threads

November was the Port's birthday month! Founded in 1918, we turned 106 this year. Read more about our history, written up by History Link!
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