Mayor Victoria Woodards of Tacoma, WA, has introduced the “Tacoma 2035” initiative and the “Community Safety Action Strategy” to improve community well-being and public safety. She stated, “They offer a broad, forward-looking vision that allows each of our Council members, partners, and residents to see their priorities reflected,” according to the City of Tacoma.
The strategy focuses on prevention through investments in stable housing and mental health resources. Mayor Woodards emphasized, “At the heart of this work is a belief that safety is about more than reacting to harm, it’s about preventing it,” aiming to create safer, connected, and equitable neighborhoods for all residents, as reported by the City of Tacoma…