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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2013
Vol. CXXIV, No. 1
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Resolution would appoint Councilmember Campbell Tacoma’s Deputy Mayor
mural project that asks why people visit, live or work in downtown Tacoma. "The exhibit is meant to improve downtown, gather input and raise awareness of Downtown On the Go's Live Downtown program, which incentivizes downtown employees to live close to work, and Downtown On the Go's commuter resources, which help people choose healthy commute options," said DOTG manager Kristina Walker. The building and mural are located near the corner of South 11th Street and Market Street. The exhibit will be unveiled officially at the First Night celebration on Dec. 31. More information is available online at downtownonthego.org.
Posted online Mon., Dec. 31 File Photo By Todd Matthews, Editor Tacoma City Councilmember Marty Campbell is poised to become the city's deputy mayor beginning in January. The one-year term was previously held by Councilmember Joe Lonergan and expires on Dec. 31. Campbell was elected to city council in 2009 and represents District 4, which largely covers the city's east side. Prior to being elected, Campbell served in a leadership role for several community organizations, including the Cross District Association, New Tacoma Neighborhood Council, The Grand Cinema, First Creek Neighbors, Dometop Neighborhood Alliance, TEAM, Downtown Merchant's Group, City Club of Tacoma. He was also the owner of Buzzard's Discs and Stadium Video. His term as councilmember expires on Dec. 31, 2013. Tacoma City Council is tentatively scheduled to vote on a resolution to approve the appointment during its meeting on Tues., Jan. 8. "Councilmember Marty Campbell's interest in serving and seniority status qualify him as an excellent candidate for Deputy Mayor," wrote Mayor Marilyn Strickland in the draft version of the resolution.
Washington's minimum wage increased 15 cents to $9.19 an hour beginning Tues., Jan. 1. Washington's minimum wage applies to workers in all industries, including agriculture, although 14- and 15-year-olds may be paid 85 percent of the adult minimum wage, or $7.81 an hour. The Department of Labor & Industries adjusts the state's minimum wage each year in September as required by Initiative 688, which Washington state voters approved in 1998. The initiative requires the state to adjust the minimum wage according to the change in the federal "CPI-W," which is a national index covering the cost of goods and services needed for day-to-
day living. That index rose 1.67 percent during the 12 months ending Aug. 31, 2012. The minimum wage has changed many times over the past decade: an increase of 18 cents to $6.90 per hour in 2002; an increase of 11 cents to $7.01 an hour in 2003; an increase of 15 cents to $7.16 an hour in 2004; an increase of 19 cents to $7.35 an hour in 2005; an increase of 28 cents to $7.63 an hour in 2006; an increase to $8.07 in 2008; an increase of 48 cents to $8.55 an hour in 2009; an increase of 12 cents to $8.67 per hour in 2011; and an increase of 37 cents to $9.04 an hour in 2012. More information is available online at lni. wa.gov.
New Tacoma mural asks, 'Why Downtown?'
Posted online Fri., Dec. 28 Photos Courtesy Downtown On The Go A vacant building in the heart of downtown Tacoma will soon boast an artistic mural that aims to promote the city center. According to officials at Downtown On The Go (DOTG), a non-profit organization that advocates for transportation choices and land use policies that promote a vibrant and integrated downtown, visitors are encouraged to participate in the interactive
Wash. minimum wage now $9.19 per hour