The Tacoma Economic Development Committee meeting on August 12, 2025, focused on key appointments and the progress of the green economic development strategy.

During the meeting, committee members recommended the appointment of Sushil Nahal to the TPU Service Area Number 1 position on the Equity and Contracting Advisory Committee. This appointment will fill an unexpired term that ends on August 31, 2026, followed by a three-year term from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2029. The motion was passed unanimously.

Additionally, Kadi Barreta was recommended for appointment to the TPU Service Area Number 3 position on the same committee, serving a three-year term effective from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2028. This motion also received unanimous support from the committee members.

Following the appointments, Paul Bacher presented a progress report on the green economic development strategy. The discussion highlighted the importance of sustainable practices in Tacoma's economic growth.

The meeting concluded with a sense of efficiency and collaboration among the committee members, emphasizing their commitment to advancing Tacoma's economic development initiatives.