Apply for Sustainable Tacoma Commission by May 14

Those who want to work with the City of Tacoma to increase sustainability and oversee the implementation of its aggressive greenhouse gas reduction goals are encouraged to apply for membership on the Sustainable Tacoma Commission by May 14.

Formed in 2009 in response to the City’s first Climate Action Plan, the Sustainable Tacoma Commission is a great opportunity to connect and collaborate with others working in environmental stewardship, communicate sustainability goals to the City Council, work with the Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability to oversee the City’s programs promoting sustainability, and dedicate time and energy to making Tacoma a more environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable community. 

The City Council is looking to fill five seats: three new three-year terms, an unexpired two-year term, and an unexpired one-year term. Members are needed who provide a balanced representation of various stakeholders, including the environmental community, small business, labor, housing, industry and port, transportation, education, the building industry and residents.

Duties of the Sustainable Tacoma Commission include:

• Coordinating with the Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability to oversee the City’s sustainability programs and greenhouse gas reduction goals  
• Providing annual progress reports to the public 
• Communicating barriers to and incentives for implementation to the City Council
• Creating a forum for regular public comment and community involvement

For additional information on the Sustainable Tacoma Commission, please visit the Sustainable Tacoma Commission’s website or contact Kristin Lynett at (253) 591-5571. 

Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by May 14. To apply, please visit cityoftacoma.org/cbcapplication or contact Linnea Meredith at (253) 591-5178, City Clerk’s Office, Room 11, Municipal Building, 733 Market St., Tacoma, WA 98402.