Who We Are

Neighborhood Councils are citizen groups based in each of eight neighborhoods which actively participate in shaping the future of Tacoma. The City Council created the councils to broaden citizen input and to give greater representation in city government. The Community Council is composed of the chairs of each Neighborhood Councils.

The NE Tacoma Neighborhood Council is composed of 8 neighborhoods that fall completely within the incorporated city limits of Tacoma. (See "About Us" for a detailed description.) Each neighborhood is represented by two board members. There are also three "At Large" representatives who represent all eight neighborhoods. Overseeing the Council is an Exective Board consisting of five positions: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Correspondence and Treasurer. Members of the Exective Board are selected from Neighborhood and At Large representatives. Three members also represent the NE Tacoma Neighborhood Council on The Community Council.

The vision for Northeast Tacoma

"A low-density residential district with limited commercial and multifamily development, focusing on the automobile for transportation, with access to recreational activities, open space as well as basic public and private facilities and services."

The neighborhood action strategy is designed to maintain and enhance this area vision through public and private actions that address community needs and concerns. The strategy emphasizes:

(a) the preservation of remaining open space, steep slopes and other natural areas;

(b) the development or improvement of arterial streets along with other means of circulation within Northeast Tacoma and in accessing other areas; and

(c) the development or expansion of public facilities and services to meet the community’s growing population.