Public Officials Holiday Reception 2023

Date and Time

Wednesday Dec 6, 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST

Meet and mingle with your public officials in a relaxed and informal setting.
With 300+ public officials and business community members in attendance, this is
prime chance for you, your staff and your business associates to enjoy a festive evening.

Bethel Public Schools District #403	Thomas	Seigel	Superintendent
City of Auburn	Yolanda	Trout	Councilmember, Position 4
City of DuPont	Kevin	Ballard	Councilmember, Position 6
City of DuPont	Michael	Winkler	Deputy Mayor, Councilmember, Position 2
City of Dupont	Sonia	Garza	Councilmember
City of Edgewood	Erica	Buckley	Councilmember, Position 6
City of Fife	Bryan	Yambe	Councilmember, Position 1
City of Fife	Pat	Hulcey	Councilmember, Position 4
City of Fircrest	Nikki	Bufford	Councilmember
City of Fircrest	Brett	Wittner	Mayor, Councilmember, Position 3
City of Lakewood	Jason	Whalen	Mayor
City of Puyallup	Dean	Johnson	Mayor
City of Puyallup	Julie	Door	Councilmember, District 3, Position 2
City of Puyallup	John	Palmer	Councilmember, District 2, Position 1
City of Puyallup	Lauren	Adler	Councilmember-Elect, District 1, Position 1
City of Sumner	Kathy	Hayden	Mayor
City of University Place	Javier	Figueroa	Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember, Position 1
Fife Public Schools	Iesha	Kidd	VP, School Board Director, District 1
Fircrest City Council	Hunter	George	Councilmember
Franklin Pierce Schools District #402	Lance	Goodpaster	Superintendent
Metro Parks Tacoma	Michael	Liang	Commissioner, Board Member, Position 5
Metro Parks Tacoma	Matthew	Mauer	Commissioner, Board Member, Position 5
Metro Parks Tacoma	Andrea	Smith	President, Commissioner, Board Member, Position 4
Metro Parks Tacoma	Tim	Reid	Commissioner, Board Member, Position 2
Office of Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland	Sean	DeWitz	Senior Outreach Representative
Peninsula School District #401	Krestin	Bahr	Superintendent
Peninsula School District #401	David	Olson	School Board Director, District 5
Pierce Conservation District	John	Hopkins	Auditor, Board Member, Position 3
Pierce County Auditor	Linda	Farmer	Auditor
Pierce County Council	Ryan	Mello	Councilmember, District 4
Pierce County Council	Marty	Campbell	Councilmember, District 5
Pierce County Council	Paul	Herrera	Councilmember, District 2
Pierce County Council	Robyn	Denson	Councilmember District 7
Pierce County Executive's Office	Bruce	Dammeier	Executive
Pierce County Superior Court Judge, Department 11	Honorable Susan	Adams	Judge
Pierce County Superior Court Judge, Department 12	Honorable Jennifer D.	Andrews	Judge
Pierce County Superior Court Judge, Department 16	Honorable Joseph A.	Evans	Judge
Pierce County Superior Court Judge, Department 18	Honorable Stan	Rumbaugh	Judge
Pierce County Superior Court Judge, Department 20	Honorable Angelica	Williams	Judge
Pierce County Superior Court Judge, Department 22	Honorable Alicia	Burton	Judge
Pierce County Superior Court Judge, Department 6	Honorable Thomas P.	Quinlan	Judge
Pierce County Superior Court Judge, Department 21	Honorable Clarence	Henderson	Judge
Pierce County Superior Court Judge, Department 23	Honorable Andre'	Penalver	Judge
Pierce-County Assessor-Treasurer	Mike	Lonergan	Assessor-Treasurer
Tacoma - City Council	Kristina	Walker	Councilmember At Large, Position 8, District 8
Tacoma - City Council	Joe	Bushnell	Councilmember, Position 5, District 5
Tacoma - City Council	John	Hines	Councilmember, Position 1, District 1
Tacoma - City Council	Olgy	Diaz	Councilmember At Large, Position 7, District 7
Tacoma - City Council	Kiara	Daniels	Councilmember At Large, Position 6, District 6
Tacoma - City Council	Sarah	Rumbaugh	Councilmember, Position 2, District 2
Tacoma Public Schools District #10	Chelsea	McElroy	School Board Director, Position 4
Tacoma Public Schools District #10	Lisa	Keating	Vice President, School Board, Position 1
The Port of Tacoma	Kristin	Ang	Commissioner, Position 5
The Port of Tacoma	John	McCarthy	Commissioner, Position 1
Town of Carbonado	Tom	Argo	Councilmember, Position 4
Town of Ruston	Jennifer	Jensen	Councilmember, Position 1
Town of Ruston	Jim	Hedrick	Councilmember, Position 2
University Place School District #83	Marisa	Peloquin	Vice President, School Board Director, Position 2
Washington State Auditor	Pat	McCarthy	Auditor
Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources	Hilary	Franz	Commissioner of Public lands
Washington State House of Representatives	Kelly	Chambers	25th Legislative District
Washington State House of Representatives	Cyndy	Jacobsen	25th Legislative District
Washington State House of Representatives	Sharlett	Mena	29th District Representative, Position 2
Washington State House of Representatives	Laurie	Jinkins	27th District Representative, Position 1

Location

Tacoma Art Museum
Parking and Entering TAM:
Should you wish to drive, paid parking is available in the lower lot underneath the Tacoma Art Museum. This is located by driving down S Hood Street (off Pacific Ave) and turning into the parking lot. The address to TAM is 1701 Pacific Ave Tacoma, WA 98402.
You are also able to ride the T-Link and either depart at Union Station or the Convention Center Station and walk a short distance to TAM. Please note any parking in lots surrounding TAM will incur parking fees at your liability.
Enter TAM at the main entrance on Pacific Avenue. Upon arrival into the building, you will see the registration table where you will check in.

Fees/Admission

$75.00 - Chamber Member
$95.00 - Chamber Member Walk- In
$95.00 - Non-Chamber Member
$120.00 - Non-Chamber Member Walk-In
Complimentary - Elected Officials (email alisonb@tacomachamber.org for complimentary registration)
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED. Walk-ins Welcome.
Includes two alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages and heavy hors d'oeuvres.

Sponsorships are available from $500 to $5000 levels. Contact michellem@tacomachamber.org to learn more.

Refunds can be applied as a credit to another Chamber event.