South End Neighborhood Council – 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!

May 20, 2019 General Meeting

Please join us for our next general meeting on Monday, May 20 at 7 p.m. Please click here for the agenda.

Our guest speakers for May include Shirley Shultz with the City of Tacoma Planning Department to discuss the Grand Pacific development and Jennifer Kamerzoll to discuss Zoning. We’ll also have a representative from the City of Tacoma Public Works (Speaker TBA) to discuss Safe Routes & Physical Infrastructure.

As always, the community is invited to share concerns and ideas during public comment.

We will be collecting donations of non-perishable food for Nourish Food Bank.

We will also announce the Winner of the Monthly Photo Contest. Entries for the photo contest will be accepted through 5 p.m. Sunday, May 19. All submissions should be emailed to senco253@gmail.com. Please include photographer name, phone number, email address, location photo was taken, year (recent submissions only unless otherwise requested), and confirmation that we may share your photo whether selected or not. If a portrait is submitted, please ensure you have the subject’s permission beforehand.

Photo Contest Rules: Contest open to residents of South End Tacoma. Photos submitted must be the property of the person who submits it for consideration. Photos submitted may be displayed on SENCO’s website and social media; if used, the photographer will be credited. The winning photo will be selected by the Board. If there are no eligible entries, prizes will be distributed the following month. This is a neighborhood council contest: please use your best judgment about what is appropriate to submit. If you are under 18, please ask your parent to submit your work on your behalf. {Rules subject to change.}

Please share with friends in the South End Neighborhood. See you soon!