The Port of Tacoma is led by five commissioners who are elected to four-year terms by the voters of Pierce County.
The commission hires the executive director, sets policy and strategic direction, and approves all major expenditures. The Port is an independent municipal corporation that operates under Title 53 of the Revised Code of Washington and is classified as a special purpose district.
Attending Commission Meetings
Regular Meetings:
-The Commission will hold regular public meetings on the 3rd TUESDAY of the month
-Fabulich Center, Room 104: 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd., Tacoma, WA
-Noon
Quarterly Extra Meetings:
-The Commission will hold extra public meetings quarterly on the 1st THURSDAY of February, May, September & November
-Fabulich Center, Room 104: 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd., Tacoma, WA
-Noon
The Port may hold special meetings on different dates, locations and/or times. Meetings are streamed live on the web and archived for later viewing.
- Agendas will be posted at least 24 hours prior to the meetings. Subscribe here to be notified when an agenda has been posted.
- Minutes will be posted upon commission approval at the next meeting. Subscribe here to be notified when minutes have been posted.
- Recordings of the meetings are usually posted within 48 hours of the meeting. Subscribe here to be notified when the recording has been posted.
If you require special accommodation to attend a public meeting, contact Helen Hickman at 253-209-4571 at least 48 hours in advance.
Special Meeting/Event Notices
10-02-24 Joint Study Session-City of Fife