Office of Mayor Anders Ibsen

Mayor Anders Ibsen began serving as the mayor in 2026. He also served as a District 1 City Council Member for eight years.

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About Mayor Anders Ibsen

Mayor Anders Ibsen is a lifelong Tacoman focused on public safety, housing stability, and growing a resilient, living-wage economy for working families.

Elected to public office at 22, Anders began his service on the Pierce Conservation District Board of Supervisors before serving two terms on the Tacoma City Council representing District 1. During his time on Council, he helped secure public safety funding, improve budget transparency, and advance policies including paid sick and safe leave, public broadband expansion, electric vehicle incentives, and the Tacoma Anchor Network for local economic development.

As Mayor, Anders is committed to bold, inclusive solutions—advancing Tacoma’s role in the Unified Regional Approach to Homelessness, strengthening police and fire services, and building on the City’s Green Economic Development Strategy.

A graduate of Tacoma Public Schools and The Evergreen State College, Anders is also a longtime realtor, home appraiser, and managing broker, and has served on nonprofit boards supporting the environment, education, and the arts.

Outside of City Hall, he enjoys running with Tacoma Runners, a good book, and spending time in Tacoma’s green spaces with his family.

Mayor Office Hours

Every Wednesday, you can join me for office hours across Tacoma. These office hours take City Hall to you so that we can have meaningful conversations right in your community. By having these conversations, I strive to be better connected to the evolving needs of the community and highlight local businesses. If you own or manage a location in Tacoma that would make for a great spot for my next office hours, please submit those suggestions through this form. I hope to see you at the next one!

- November 11, 2026: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Legendary Doughnuts (2606 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406)
- November 18, 2026: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at Locus Cafe on Pac Ave (4822 Pacific Ave D, Tacoma, WA 98408)
- November 25, 2026: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Boba T-T With Me (1901 S 72nd St C36B, Tacoma, WA 98408)