The appointment of a new police chief, ongoing homelessness policy discussions, and community concerns about immigration and housing all converged at the Tacoma City Council’s Feb. 3 meeting, which followed an extensive afternoon study session on city governance and regional planning.
Opening Proceedings and Agenda Adjustments
The meeting opened with routine procedural approvals, including an early agenda adjustment that moved a ceremonial item forward to accommodate Tacoma Police Department personnel attending the session. The primary highlight was confirmation of Interim Chief Patti Jackson as Tacoma’s next police chief, effective Feb. 9. Councilmembers described her interim leadership as stabilizing for the department and important for maintaining community trust…