South End Neighborhood Council

Public Notice – Bylaw Amendment Proposal

The South End Neighborhood Council (SENCo) will consider a temporary bylaw amendment at its upcoming general meeting to adjust the 2025 board election timeline.

Proposed Amendment:

“To amend Article VI, Section 6.5 (B) of the bylaws to provide that board elections for 2025 shall occur in January 2026, after which the regular November schedule will resume.”

Purpose:

To allow additional time for public outreach and to ensure that more neighbors have the opportunity to learn about board service, submit nominations/applications and participate in the election process.

This amendment helps us make the election process more accessible, transparent, and inclusive by allowing more time for community outreach and candidate recruitment

Meeting Information:

Monday, November 3rd @7pm

Location: 4911 S Alaska St

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7832409538?pwd=dmtBb25STXgxUVFSQmhXWDBYOFpZdz09

Meeting ID: 783 240 9538

Passcode: 236276

The amendment will be discussed and voted on at this meeting. All community members are welcome to attend.

Just One makes a big difference!

Community Food Drive

We’re asking everyone to donate just one dry good from your pantry rice, beans, pasta, cereal, canned vegetables, or any shelf-stable item

Prefer to give funds? Use the PayPal QR code and write Just One in the notes

Physical donations may be porch-dropped off or shipped to 237 S. 70th St., 98408

Together, we can help our neighbors stay fed!

South Tacoma/South End Candidate Forum

Join us for the South Tacoma Neighborhood Council Annual Meeting & Candidate Forum!
Meet the South Tacoma/South End relevant candidates for Mayor, District 5, and At-Large Position 6, and share your questions on the issues that matter most from housing and safety to the environment and community services.

📅 Thursday, October 23 · 6 PM
📍 STAR Center – Voyage Room (3873 S 66th St, Tacoma)
🕔 Doors open 5:30 PM · Food, beverages, and childcare provided

Co-sponsored by the South Tacoma and South End Neighborhood Councils.
Submit your question for the candidates here ⬇️

https://forms.gle/QwYfAtrakD9mx3Re7

Hosmer Trunk or Treat

🎃 3rd Annual Hosmer Trunk or Treat – Everyone’s Invited! 🎃

Join us for a fun and festive community celebration — the 3rd Annual Hosmer Trunk or Treat!

🗓 Friday, October 25th

🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Kaiser Permanente, 9505 S Steele St (Hosmer & Steele)

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for an afternoon of costumes, candy, and community connection! This free event is open to everyone and features decorated trunks, treats, and local resource tables from community partners.

We’re also inviting local businesses, community organizations, and service providers to join in the fun by hosting a trunk or resource table. Share your programs, give out treats, or simply connect with residents in a positive, welcoming environment.

👉 Want to participate?

✨ Hosted by the South End Neighborhood Council, Tacoma Police Department, Hosmer Business Association, Sage Investment Group, and Kaiser Permanente, with support from community partners across Tacoma.

Let’s make this a safe and joyful Halloween celebration for the entire South End!

10/18 PICTURE PAC AVE Special Edition Neighborhood Walk at 9am

We’re excited to announce SENCo is teaming up for another Picture Pac Ave special edition walk this October! Join us and share your ideas about the future of Pac Ave in the South End.

9am October 18 from 72nd-84th along Pacific Avenue; Meet-up in the SE corner of the (now closed 😔) Fred Meyer parking lot on 72nd Street and Pacific Avenue (7250 Pacific Ave) where the walk will begin and end.

We hope you will join us!

If you have questions or comments about the Picture Pac Ave project, please contact Senior Planner Wesley Rhodes at (253) 208-0083 or email him at WRhodes@tacoma.gov .