FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Here you will find some answers to some of the more Frequently Asked Questions regarding Tacoma's Neighborhood Council Program and the North End Neighborhood Council specifically, including general questions regarding the formation of Councils, their use and how they are structured, and other related information. Please let us know if there is something you'd like to see on this page.
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How do I become a member of a Neighborhood Council?
The City of Tacoma defines a member of their respective Neighborhood Council as: Any resident, business owner, employee, or property owner within a neighborhood council area. In our case, that's the area defined by the City as the North End Neighborhood. (See map above for a general diagram of the Neighborhood Council areas.)
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When and When are the NENC meetings held?
All you have to do is click here. (You can also click on the Meetings button.)
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Why doesn't anyone contact me and tell me about the meetings, or Council activities in general?
We are making every attempt to help make people aware of the existence and purpose of the Council. The Neighborhood Council system is relatively new in our community. Please help us by telling your friends and neighbors about this Council, and this web site.
The North End Neighborhood Council has an office at 3901 North 27th, and the office may be reached at 253.759.2789. If you'd like to register to receive notices that are sent from time-to-time by email please give us a call, or email comments by clicking here.
Please understand that the Council has a very limited budget, and we are searching for ways to communicate news and items of interest effectively with all of the members of our Council district within that budget. This web site is among the most cost-effective of those efforts to keep our members informed.
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Who is on the Council? How did they get there?
Regular Members include any resident, business owner, employee, property owner or member of an existing neighborhood group within the North End geographic area as defined by the City of Tacoma. All members are welcome to all meetings of any type that are held by the Council.
Board members are Regular Members elected by an assembly of the Regular Members in an election every fall. There is a list of the members of the Board here. You'll find a list of meetings here.
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What is the purpose of the Council ? How does it perform its functions?
Those several questions deserve a thorough answer. You'll find it on this page from the City of Tacoma's web site, located here.