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   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to award $4.95M refuse truck contract, approve labor deals",
   "summary": "The Tacoma City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including a $4.95 million contract for eight CNG refuse trucks, a $1.54 million utility audit contract, and collective bargaining agreements with IBEW Local 483 and AFSCME Local 120. They will also consider a landmark designation for the North Union Avenue Greenway and an eminent domain ordinance for a stormwater project. Public comment is scheduled.",
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   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Government Performance and Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews 2027-2028 budgets for Environmental Services and Tacoma Public Utilities",
   "summary": "The Government Performance and Finance Committee will receive briefings on the proposed 2027-2028 budgets and rate revenues for Environmental Services and Tacoma Public Utilities. These are informational briefings, not final decisions. The committee will also discuss topics for upcoming meetings, including a fee schedule update and housing production policies.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/cityoftacoma/meetings/2026/8/10832_A_Government_Performance_and_Finance_Committee_26-08-18_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10832&GID=343&G=13864D1C-3F21-43C1-8E51-A93D1669D0F4"
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   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "City Council Study Session",
   "headline": "Council to discuss public safety sales tax and police partnership",
   "summary": "The Tacoma City Council study session will hear briefings on a proposed public safety sales tax and the Tacoma Public Safety Partnership with the police chief. Council members will also discuss policy options for improving local hire and apprenticeship outcomes, and consider sponsorship and flag competition requests. The meeting includes an executive session on pending litigation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/cityoftacoma/meetings/2026/8/10923_A_City_Council_Study_Session_26-08-18_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10923&GID=343&G=13864D1C-3F21-43C1-8E51-A93D1669D0F4"
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   "date": "2026-08-14",
   "body": "Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/cityoftacoma/meetings/2026/8/10959_A_Operational_Strategy_and_Administrative_Committee_26-08-14_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10959&GID=343&G=13864D1C-3F21-43C1-8E51-A93D1669D0F4"
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   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Community Vitality and Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review annual reports on redevelopment, police advisory, emergency plan",
   "summary": "The Community Vitality and Safety Committee will hear three briefing items: the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority annual report, the Community's Police Advisory Committee annual report, and an update on the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. The committee will also discuss topics for upcoming meetings, including funding recommendations for 2027-2028. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and briefing session.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10780&GID=343&G=13864D1C-3F21-43C1-8E51-A93D1669D0F4"
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   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to interview Transportation and Climate Commission candidates",
   "summary": "The Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee will conduct interviews for the Transportation Commission and the Climate and Sustainability Commission. The agenda also lists upcoming topics and informational items, including the Puyallup Avenue Corridor Improvements and the Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge Replacement Project. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for briefings and discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/cityoftacoma/meetings/2026/8/10808_A_Infrastructure%2C_Planning%2C_and_Sustainability_Committee_26-08-12_Agenda.pdf",
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   "source": "https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10808&GID=343&G=13864D1C-3F21-43C1-8E51-A93D1669D0F4"
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   "date": "2026-08-11",
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   "headline": "Council to approve tax exemptions for two housing projects and $3M legal services contract",
   "summary": "The Tacoma City Council will vote on consent and regular agenda items, including two 12-year property tax exemption agreements for multi-family housing developments, a contract for pavement improvements at the Solid Waste facility, and an increase to the contract with Pierce County for legal services for low-income individuals. The council will also proclaim August 2026 as Emergency Management Awareness Month and receive a presentation on Vision 2050 Awards.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10870&GID=343&G=13864D1C-3F21-43C1-8E51-A93D1669D0F4"
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   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "City Council Study Session",
   "headline": "Council to discuss regional approach, sewer project, memorial flag items",
   "summary": "The Tacoma City Council will hold a study session to discuss a Pierce County unified regional approach, the Puyallup Avenue Sewer Utility Replacement Project, and two City Council consideration requests: a memorial sponsorship for former Mayor Mike Crowley and a flag raising for Manufacturing Week. The agenda also includes committee reports and the City Manager's weekly report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/cityoftacoma/meetings/2026/8/10922_A_City_Council_Study_Session_26-08-11_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10922&GID=343&G=13864D1C-3F21-43C1-8E51-A93D1669D0F4"
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   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Economic Development Committee ",
   "headline": "Committee to interview candidates for Tacoma Creates Advisory Board and discuss future meeting topics",
   "summary": "The Economic Development Committee will conduct interviews for the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board. The committee will also discuss upcoming meeting topics, including an update on the Arts and Cultural Vitality Strategic Plan and a presentation from Visit Tacoma-Pierce County regarding World Cup regional impacts. One meeting in September has been canceled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/cityoftacoma/meetings/2026/8/10756_A_Economic_Development_Committee__26-08-11_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10756&GID=343&G=13864D1C-3F21-43C1-8E51-A93D1669D0F4"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "City Council Study Session",
   "headline": "City Council receives weekly report and briefing on Tacoma Sister Cities",
   "summary": "The Tacoma City Council will hold a study session to review the weekly report to the Mayor and City Council from July 30, 2026, and receive a briefing on Tacoma Sister Cities. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/cityoftacoma/meetings/2026/8/10921_A_City_Council_Study_Session_26-08-04_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10921&GID=343&G=13864D1C-3F21-43C1-8E51-A93D1669D0F4"
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   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council considers $1.25 million loan for Museum of Glass renovation",
   "summary": "The City Council is reviewing several resolutions, including financial support for local institutions and updates to council procedural rules. The body will also discuss labor agreements and small community grants.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/cityoftacoma/meetings/2026/8/10869_A_City_Council_26-08-04_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10869&GID=343&G=13864D1C-3F21-43C1-8E51-A93D1669D0F4"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Government Performance and Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to hear Tacoma Power hydro relicensing briefing",
   "summary": "The Government Performance and Finance Committee will receive a briefing on Tacoma Power’s hydroelectric relicensing process. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; the meeting is primarily informational.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/cityoftacoma/meetings/2026/8/10831_A_Government_Performance_and_Finance_Committee_26-08-04_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10831&GID=343&G=13864D1C-3F21-43C1-8E51-A93D1669D0F4"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council considers settlements with Sound Transit and a water main claim",
   "summary": "The City Council is reviewing settlement agreements regarding transit projects and a residential water main break. The body is also considering appointments to the Tacoma Housing Authority and changes to council procedural rules.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/cityoftacoma/meetings/2026/7/10868_A_City_Council_26-07-28_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10868&GID=343&G=13864D1C-3F21-43C1-8E51-A93D1669D0F4"
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   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "City Council Study Session",
   "headline": "Tacoma City Council to review smelter plume update and property enforcement",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a study session to receive briefings on several city operations. The meeting includes updates on the Tacoma Smelter Plume and property maintenance enforcement modernization.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/cityoftacoma/meetings/2026/7/10920_A_City_Council_Study_Session_26-07-28_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10920&GID=343&G=13864D1C-3F21-43C1-8E51-A93D1669D0F4"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Economic Development Committee ",
   "headline": "Committee will review the Spaceworks Tacoma Annual Report",
   "summary": "The Economic Development Committee will receive a briefing on the Spaceworks Tacoma Annual Report presented by Rebecca Solverson. The agenda also lists topics for upcoming meetings, including advisory board interviews on August 11 and an arts and cultural vitality strategic plan update on August 25. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/cityoftacoma/meetings/2026/7/10755_A_Economic_Development_Committee__26-07-28_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10755&GID=343&G=13864D1C-3F21-43C1-8E51-A93D1669D0F4"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-24",
   "body": "Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss role of deputy mayor in briefing",
   "summary": "The Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee will hold a briefing on the role of deputy mayor (item 26-0614) and take public comment. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and standard procedural items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/cityoftacoma/meetings/2026/7/10958_A_Operational_Strategy_and_Administrative_Committee_26-07-24_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10958&GID=343&G=13864D1C-3F21-43C1-8E51-A93D1669D0F4"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Community Vitality and Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews rental housing code enforcement and disability commission interviews",
   "summary": "The Community Vitality and Safety Committee will receive briefings on the Rental Housing Code and Landlord Fairness Code compliance. The body will also review interviews for the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/cityoftacoma/meetings/2026/7/10779_A_Community_Vitality_and_Safety_Committee_26-07-23_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10779&GID=343&G=13864D1C-3F21-43C1-8E51-A93D1669D0F4"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee",
   "headline": "Committee receives PFAS treatment update and previews upcoming project topics",
   "summary": "The Infrastructure, Planning and Sustainability Committee will hear a briefing on the PFAS Treatment Evaluation from the Tacoma Water principal engineer. The agenda also lists topics that will be addressed at future meetings, including transportation, tree and landscaping codes, urban forestry, automated traffic enforcement, rail‑trail projects, alternative fuel fleets, and plantable‑space inventory. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/cityoftacoma/meetings/2026/7/10807_A_Infrastructure%2C_Planning%2C_and_Sustainability_Committee_26-07-22_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10807&GID=343&G=13864D1C-3F21-43C1-8E51-A93D1669D0F4"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Government Performance and Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews Safe Homes for All initiative and Water Integrated Resource Plan",
   "summary": "The Government Performance and Finance Committee will consider recommendations for volunteers to serve on committees for the Safe Homes for All Initiative Measure No. 1. The body will also receive a briefing on the Water Integrated Resource Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/cityoftacoma/meetings/2026/7/10830_A_Government_Performance_and_Finance_Committee_26-07-21_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10830&GID=343&G=13864D1C-3F21-43C1-8E51-A93D1669D0F4"
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   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "City Council Study Session",
   "headline": "Council reviews 10‑year streets report and considers several community projects",
   "summary": "The Tacoma City Council Study Session will brief members on the Tacoma Streets Initiative 10‑Year Report. Council members will consider requests for wayfinding signs at Eastside Community Center, sponsorship of the Grit City Gala, and a pilot partnership with St. Leo Food Connection. A weekly report to the mayor and council dated July 16, 2026 will also be reviewed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/cityoftacoma/meetings/2026/7/10919_A_City_Council_Study_Session_26-07-21_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10919&GID=343&G=13864D1C-3F21-43C1-8E51-A93D1669D0F4"
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   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to approve $2.3 million HVAC replacement at Tacoma Police HQ",
   "summary": "The Tacoma City Council will consider several purchase resolutions, including a $2,311,355 contract to replace the HVAC system at the Police Department Headquarters. It will also vote on an interlocal agreement with King County for $112,500 to protect watershed land, and on contracts for chemicals, IT services, and elevator maintenance. An ordinance to amend procurement rules will be read for the first time. The council will set hearing dates for two land‑use requests.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/cityoftacoma/meetings/2026/7/10867_A_City_Council_26-07-21_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10867&GID=343&G=13864D1C-3F21-43C1-8E51-A93D1669D0F4"
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   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "City Council Study Session",
   "headline": "Tacoma City Council discusses housing updates and procedural amendments",
   "summary": "The City Council will receive an update on the Middle Housing Pilot Program. The session also includes consideration requests regarding City Council Rules of Procedure and opposition to initiative measures.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/cityoftacoma/meetings/2026/7/10918_A_City_Council_Study_Session_26-07-14_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10918&GID=343&G=13864D1C-3F21-43C1-8E51-A93D1669D0F4"
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   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Economic Development Committee ",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss $20 minimum wage proposal",
   "summary": "The Economic Development Committee will interview candidates for the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee and discuss a proposal to raise the minimum wage to $20. The meeting will also cover future agenda items for the committee.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/cityoftacoma/meetings/2026/7/10754_A_Economic_Development_Committee__26-07-14_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=10754&GID=343&G=13864D1C-3F21-43C1-8E51-A93D1669D0F4"
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   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council considers housing tax exemptions, land use updates, and community funding",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider a property tax exemption for a multi-family housing development at 7056 Fawcett Avenue. The agenda also includes an ordinance to update the Critical Areas Preservation Ordinance and a request to use contingency funds for Beyond the Block.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/cityoftacoma/meetings/2026/7/10866_A_City_Council_26-07-14_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
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   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "body": "Operational Strategy and Administrative Committee",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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