Tacoma residents are invited to engage with the city’s potential police leader, Interim Police Chief Patti Jackson, during two scheduled community events this January. Jackson, currently heading the Tacoma Police Department temporarily, is eager to share her vision and goals as she stands in the running for the official chief’s badge. The city encourages community members to submit their questions ahead of time before the in-person and remote meetings take off.
Mark your calendars for the first gathering on January 12, from 4 to 5 p.m., at the Tacoma Municipal Building Council Chambers. Attendees can witness proceedings in person at 747 Market Street on the first floor, or tune in through various digital platforms including the city website, YouTube, and TV Tacoma. Efficiently, in a dual showcase of government transparency and technological reach, these sessions will offer a lens both to those snug at home and out in the public square, allowing the people a peek into the engines that drive their city’s guardians.
For those who prefer a digital dialogue or are maneuvring around busy schedules, a virtual meet-up is set on January 15, promptly at noon. Interested parties are invited to join the online event, with the option to dial in if a screen is out of reach, as per the City of Tacoma website. The meeting ID and passcode provided ease the way for voices to be heard from kitchen tables and office desks alike…