Committee reviews draft 2026–2030 community and economic development strategic plan

The Tacoma City Council Economic Development Committee on Oct. 14 reviewed a draft 2026–2030 Community and Economic Development strategic plan that frames the department's priorities around equitable growth, metrics-driven accountability and sector-focused business retention.

The draft, presented by Debbie Bingham, director of the Community and Economic Development (CED) department, and Carol Wolf, division manager for business services and workforce, emphasizes data-driven targets, clearer definitions of roles and responsibilities, and a focus on the green, blue and creative economies. “This plan reflects the lessons we’ve learned over the past 5 years and outlines a bold equity centered vision for Tacoma’s business growth and economic future,” Bingham said.

The committee was shown refined focus areas that separate what CED will own, what it will influence and what it will monitor. Presenters said the update reorients workforce investments toward pipeline development aligned…