Think. Listen. Talk.

Tacoma would be a better place to live if....

there were decorative lights on trees throughout Wright Park (year-round) to make it safer

we got rid of the concrete in Tollefson Square (it is an eyesore) and add more greenery

if libraries were open on Sunday so working people and students could actually use them

If there was a free ride zone in the downtown area (the hills are impossible for people to walk up)

If the leaders had a vision and a plan to implement that vision that held Tacoma UP rather than settling.. Tacoma is a grand place. We need a master vision, and then stick with it. Get community buy in!

If everyone would obey the laws and respect others
If Tim Eyman would stop initiatives
If authorities would enforce nuisance law
If downtown had less crime
If libraries were open on Sundays.
If drugs were lessened
If poverty were realistically addressed
If city council would wake up
If South Tacoma had more places to eat in their business district
If Rainiers would win more games
If roads were improved dramatically
If gang violence would disappear
If people cared and invested more in the community
If streets were repaired
If leaders would solve the homeless problem
If downtown were revitalized and cleaned up
If law enforcement were more responsible
If the City Council would stop trying to be Seattle and embrace what Tacoma is

City planners would keep up with growth
the Murray Morgan Bridge was saved

The city would bring back trolleys

there were more green spaces and the city was pedestrian-friendly.
Job and live centers were within a 10 mile radius
it had better schools for a better education – and if education really was a priority
Tacoma neighborhoods were more community focused.
crime was reduced.
city leadership was better.
public transportation was improved.
there was better funding for schools.
there were better job opportunities.
there was less violence.

there was a supermarket downtown
there was funding for neighborhood services & the city would privatize hi tech & clean jobs downtown

City leaders had a vision and plan to implement great vision , create a master plan for the city
Grand vision = action plan

people in leadership positions would take this to heart: Don’t study, Do
If we trusted the public to be involved in decision making process

One Sunday was set aside to clean up neighborhood streets and debris and gutters
Civic engagement was both an obligation and opportunity

more to come..

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