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    Don Ramsdell
    What would Tacoma look like with 100 fewer police officers, firefighters?
    What would Tacoma look like with 100 fewer...
    By Todd Matthews • December 7, 2011 12:00 am

    On Tuesday, interim Tacoma City Manager Rey Arellano presented a budget proposal aimed to close $23 million of a projected…

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    Tacoma budget cuts would impact police, fire services
    By Todd Matthews • December 6, 2011 12:00 am

    Interim Tacoma City Manager Rey Arellano Tuesday laid out a budget proposal that aims to close $23 million of a…

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    (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    2008 Stories & Pictures — Milestone Moments
    By Todd Matthews • December 24, 2008 12:00 am

    The Tacoma Daily Index continues its look back at some of the significant people, stories, and photographs featured in these…

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    One county jail, many problems, few answers
    By Todd Matthews • March 21, 2008 12:00 am

    Tacoma residents, city and county elected officials, and representatives of the area’s criminal justice system last night filled a meeting…

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    Murray Morgan Bridge closure expensive decision
    Murray Morgan Bridge closure expensive decision
    By Todd Matthews • October 31, 2007 12:00 am

    A decision made last week by the Washington State Department of Transportation to close the Murray Morgan Bridge has proved…

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    "I still have that burning passion to serve," says Harold Moss, who announced earlier this month he will run against incumbent City Councilmember Spiro Manthou.  Over the course of a political career dating back to the 1970s, Moss, 77, has served as a mayor and city councilmember in Tacoma, and Pierce County councilmember.  "The age issue really drops by the wayside.  Plus, the confidence and values that come from experience -- as long as you are able, offer it." (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    The Moss Factor
    By Todd Matthews • June 22, 2007 12:00 am

    Right up until the filing deadline two weeks ago, it appeared incumbent Tacoma City Councilmember Spiro Manthou would run unopposed….

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    (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Ceremony, memorial recall fallen officers
    By Todd Matthews • May 26, 2006 12:00 am

    Police officers, city leaders, residents, and families of many of the 10 police officers who died during the course of…

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    Seeing spots in City’s strategic vision: Police, public safety shortfalls concern City Council
    Seeing spots in City’s strategic vision: Police, public...
    By Todd Matthews • February 15, 2006 12:00 am

    The first-year results of a five-year strategic plan for the City of Tacoma reveals shortcomings in the areas of public…

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    Leadership Institute session focuses on public safety and justice
    Leadership Institute session focuses on public safety and...
    February 13, 2006 12:00 am

    Panelists will discuss the ways that local governments create a system for public safety and justice during the next session…

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    LDC makes early pitch for downtown security
    LDC makes early pitch for downtown security
    By Todd Matthews • September 9, 2005 12:00 am

    The Local Development Council (LDC) is urging officials within City Hall and the Tacoma Police Department (TPD) to show support…

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