Author: senco253

‘South End Candidates Only’ Forum June 7 @ 7pm

We invited the following candidates—who are especially relevant to the South End—to re/introduce themselves to the community during our June 7 General Meeting @ 7pm .  A “♥” indicates candidates who have already RSVP’d:

We also asked candidates to submit answers in writing to three Very Important Questions. You can find their answers here.

Calling all South Enders! South End community members needed for participation in South End Strategic Neighborhood Action Plans (SNAPs) focus group! Your South End Neighborhood Council has been working with your Council Members, Safe Streets, and UWT on a process to update the South End Neighborhood Action Plans (SNAPs). If you did not know we had one either, this could be because the previous version is more than 20 years old! We are now inviting community members from across the South End to participate in a focus group that will help inform the goals of the new and improved SNAPs. All are welcome, and in keeping with the South End Neighborhood Council’s commitment to promote an equitable and anti-racist community, Black and Indigenous community members, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, individuals with disabilities, youth, seniors, immigrants, and refugees are especially encouraged to apply. Meeting Date & Time: June 12, 2021 from 10am-11:30am Register Here A zoom link will be sent out to all registered participants. SNAPs focus group participants will be asked to commit to meeting once a month from June to September. Community members who participate in these focus groups will be compensated with a small stipend in appreciation for your time. If you are interested in participating, or have further questions, please contact Darren Pen: dpen@safest.org

South Enders! 

Always wanted to join the SENCo board? Here is your chance!

We have 2 open seats up for election at our next meeting over Zoom on June 7 at 7pm.

Applications are due by Friday, May 29. 

How to apply:

Visit the Get Involved tab on our website & download an application.

Email completed application to senco253@gmail.com 

-or-

Send hard copy to:

SENCo Elections

4911 S Alaska 

Tacoma, WA 98408

We’re excited to hear from you! 

Questions? Let us know! senco253@gmail.com 

Liaison Contact Information

TFD  St. #8: 4911 S Alaska St • 253.594.7948 • St. #10: 901 Fawcett Ave 253.591.5737 • tacomafiredepartment@ci.tacoma.wa.us

TPD Sector 3 Substation: 1501 S 72nd St • Sector 4 Substation: 400 E 56th St    Lt. Eric Scripps, Sector 4 Commander                                                                    253.594.7948 • eric.scripps@cityoftacoma.org

City of Tacoma Linda Stewart, Neighborhood and Community Services Director 747 Market St Room 836 • 253.591.5225 • lstewart@cityoftacoma.org

City Council District 5 Chris Beale                                                                      253.312.0550 • chris.beale@cityoftacoma.org

City Council District 4 Catherine Ushka                                                            253.355.1276 • cushka@cityoftacoma.org

City Manager’s Office Ted Richardson, Management Fellow                  253.341.8702 • TRichardson@cityoftacoma.org

Environmental Services Preston Peck, Recycle Reset Project Lead                      3510 S Mullen St • 253.593.7707 • ppeck@cityoftacoma.org

Safe Streets Darren Pen, Community Mobilization Specialist                                  622 Tacoma Ave S • 253.272.6824 • dpen@safest.org

Port of Tacoma Leslie Barstow, Community Relations Manager                            One Sitcum Plaza • 253.428.8662 • lbarstow@portoftacoma.com

Metro Parks Craig Standridge, Conservation Engagement Coordinator          5400 N Pearl • 253.404.3690 • craig.standridge@pdza.org

Pierce Transit Penny Grellier, Community Development Coordinator 253.589.6886

Tacoma Public Schools Lisa Nolan, Assistant Superintendent                      253.571.1252 • lnolan@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Tacoma Public Utilities John Gaines, Community Relations Manager                3628 S 35th St • 253.260.0065 • jgaines1@cityoftacoma.org

TPD

Public Service Announcement – Catalytic Converter Thefts on the Rise

Police departments all across our nation have seen a rise in the thefts of catalytic converters. Catalytic converters are an important part of a vehicle’s exhaust system and contain precious metals such as platinum and palladium. Thieves can remove a catalytic converter in minutes by cutting them off with a
battery operated saw. In Tacoma the most often targeted vehicles are the Toyota Prius and larger trucks, SUV’s and vans. You will know your catalytic converter has been stolen by the loud noise your vehicle makes when you start it up. Those who have been affected by such thefts know that catalytic
converter replacement can range between $1000 and $3000 including parts and labor.

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