downtown ratepayers, how change happens
downtown ratepayers, how change happens
PROPERTY OWNERS
LEAD THE WAY
The ratepayers of Downtown Tacoma make everything we do possible.
Every 10 years since 1988, downtown property owners have voted to assess themselves an annual fee to provide services above and beyond those available through the City.
Recent history
Formed as the Local Development Council/Business Improvement Area in 1988 under RCW 35.87A , property owners voted overwhelmingly to renew the organization’s mandate in 2018. With over 99% of votes received in support of renewal as well as geographic and service expansion and a 75% turnout, the Downtown Tacoma Partnership feels confident in moving forward to continue improving Downtown Tacoma.
Oversight
Established through a City of Tacoma ordinance, the Downtown Tacoma Partnership is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of property owners and their representatives. Our Board brings a wealth of experience and passion to Downtown Tacoma. From professional services to retail and from real estate to the arts, our board members represent a variety of organizations and residential buildings.
management
& staff
Like our board and ratepayers, the Downtown Tacoma Partnership staff shares a love of downtown and a desire to make a difference in our community. All team members are aligned around a singular mission: to make Downtown Tacoma safe, clean, & welcoming.
2024/25 Annual
Meeting
The Downtown Tacoma Partnership Board of Directors meets monthly to review progress on annual goals and identify rising issues. These meetings are open to all ratepayers. In addition, DTP hosts an annual ratepayer meeting.
The next meeting will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 3:30PM via Zoom. Please send us an email for Zoom meeting details. We will review and approve the next year’s budget and scope of work. Below are the documents from the most recent annual meeting.
learn more
If you’d like to learn more about the work we do or have questions beyond those we can answer here, please feel free to reach out to us.
annual reports
board members
board of directors
President
Rane Shaub
Shaub Ellison, LLC
Vice President & Treasurer
Tom Pierson
Tacoma Pierce County Chamber
Secretary
Ben Mauk
University of Washington Tacoma
Safe and Clean Chair
Judee Encinias
Davita, Inc.
Marketing Chair
Blaine Johnson
Passages Partnership
Kurt Ertel
Courtyard by Mariot
Phyllis Harrison
The Art Stop & Le Roy Jeweler
Theodore Johnson
Simon Johnson, LLC
Trina Jones
Trina Jones Photography
Dan Putnam
Pacific Plaza, LLC
Shannon Tiegs
Tiegs Property Services LLC
Jason Whalen
Ledger Square Law
staff
Executive Director
David Schroedel
Downtown Tacoma Partnership
Maintenance
Jim Burgess
Downtown Tacoma Partnership
Finance
Emily Verdonk
Downtown Tacoma Partnership
Designated City Official
Debbie Bingham
Community & Econ Dev Dept
Downtown Retail Advocate
JD Elquist
Downtown Tacoma Partnership
annual reports
