Trouble reading this email? View it as a web page ⇒

Port of Tacoma Commission to meet January 21

Port of Tacoma Commissioners on January 21 will elect officers for 2026, approve Commission boards and work groups, and consider authorizing international Commissioner travel through June 2026. They will also consider a sale agreement for 13120 Tilley Road SW and a master benefits and salary resolution. A full agenda can be found here, and a recap of the December 16 meeting can be found here. Meetings are streamed live and also available for later viewing. Public comment may be given in person or sent by email to [email protected]. For more information, please see our public comment procedure page ⇒

ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS

Watch the January Working Waterfront

In this month's edition of the Port's award-winning news show: JT Wilcox joins the Port of Tacoma Commission as Don Meyer retires, the City of Tacoma renames a street after retired ILWU president Willie Adams, The Northwest Seaport Alliance says goodbye to two legacy cranes, and how to sign up for free bus tours of the Port of Tacoma. Watch now ⇒

ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS

Commissioner Don Meyer retires from the Port

After 40 years of service on the Tacoma waterfront, including 16 years as a Port of Tacoma Commissioner, Don Meyer has retired. He decided not to seek re-election last year, and his last Commission meeting was December 16. Meyer’s career at the Port began as a staff member in 1985. He served in a variety of roles, including Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Director. Read more ⇒

ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP

Provide feedback on 2026 Brownfields Cleanup Grant

The Port is applying for an EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant to support remediation of a parcel of land within the Maritime Center planning area. We invite you to review the grant application and share feedback through January 26. We are also holding an online information session on January 22 at noon, where Port remediation staff will provide details about the cleanup. Learn more ⇒

ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP

Diary of a Port Biologist: Gull bless us, everyone!

"Every time someone glanced out the window, there he was—a scrappy, one-legged gull perched on the balcony. We named him Tiny Tony because he always chose to rest on the balcony near Tony’s desk." In her December dispatch, the Port biologist shares a story about unexpected holiday miracles! Read more ⇒

ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS

NWSA says ‘goodbye’ to two legacy cranes

Last month, Tacoma’s waterfront said goodbye to two ship-to-shore cranes that had stood at Terminal 7 for decades. They had reached the end of their safe and useful life and were towed to the Port of Bellingham to be recycled. Their removal allows for increased cargo activity and future terminal improvements. Read more ⇒

What a difference a year makes! On January 8, 2025, the Port of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Schools broke ground on the Maritime Center... Read more ⇒

On a clear day, our gritty city sparkles. Enjoy these photos snapped last February! #ItsABeautifulDay at the #PortofTacoma. Read more ⇒

The #PortofTacoma is hiring! We're looking for our next Executive Assistant and Senior IT Cloud Data Engineer. Learn...
Read more ⇒

For tonight's "Moment of Maritime Zen," we have these two photos of magic hour out on the Sitcum Waterway. Photos by Heather Curbow. Read more ⇒

Port of Tacoma Commissioners

Kristin Ang • Deanna Keller •
Dick Marzano • John McCarthy
• JT Wilcox

Port of Tacoma Executive Director

Eric Johnson

Connect with your Port!

1 Sitcum Way, Tacoma, WA 98421

Unsubscribe