THE PLACE to go for everything Tacoma. Editorials, local politics, solutions to our future and a place where great minds will come together and Visualize a Tacoma that we can all be proud to call our city.

Visualize Tacoma is run by a group of people who care about this city and the future of Tacoma. We will all share our visions of Tacoma's future and talk about what we want to see this city focus on to bring us all closer together and flourish as a community.

I hope you'll join us in engaging and turning problems into solutions. A positive place where we can all connect and unify this great little city with big city issues.

Best Regards,

Steve Haverly

Here are some highlights of our vision for Tacoma ⟶

As someone who’s spent my life nurturing gardens and watching things grow, I know a thing or two about cultivating a thriving environment. And let me tell you, there’s no one more suited to plant the seeds for Tacoma’s bright future than Steve Haverly. He’s the right person to help our city bloom into its best version yet. Vote for Steve Haverly for Mayor and let’s grow Tacoma together!

Ed Hume
I’ve avoided politics most of my life. It’s always felt confusing to me to see my country divided. I never put an R or D by my name, and I can see that both sides have many great things about them. We need someone who is willing to meet in the middle and discuss the tough issues to come up with fair remedies. We need better safety and protection, we need assistance for small businesses, we need spending transparency. I could go on and on, but I believe Steve Haverly has our city’s best interest in mind. Let’s all meet in the middle and talk it out. Steve can do it.

Ebony Morris
I have a lot of respect for Anders Ibsen, he's a good man, but after getting to know Steve, I see in him a bold, forward-thinking leader with the drive to move Tacoma in the right direction. Steve Haverly is someone who loves this community the way my father did, he brings fresh ideas, a dynamic energy, and a vision that Tacoma desperately needs right now.

Steve Naccarato
I played an alien in the 1985 movie Cocoon so that obviously makes me qualified to endorse Steve for Mayor of Tacoma. All kidding aside if you want someone with a backbone, who will roll up his sleeves and make Tacoma better then vote for Steve Haverly. If you want a candidate that will run Tacoma like Victoria Woodards, vote for one of the other people seeking the position.

Tyrone Power Jr.
I am honored to endorse Steve Haverly for Mayor of Tacoma. I believe in his dedication to creating a more equitable Tacoma, where opportunity and prosperity are accessible to all residents.

Zerek Waters
With a vision for a more inclusive and thriving city, Steve has the leadership, experience, and integrity needed to guide Tacoma into the future. His ability to bring people together—business owners, educators, first responders, and community advocates—demonstrates the collaborative approach necessary to create real progress. I encourage my fellow Tacoma residents to support Steve Haverly in this important election and help build a stronger, more vibrant city for all.

Rene Brunold
Steve is a thoughtful, effective and deliberate communicator with proven management skills and the drive to make our town run better and thrive. Vote Steve Haverly.

James Bender
At my age, I’ve lost a lot of faith in politicians, but Steve has reinvigorated my hope and belief that he can turn Tacoma around and make it better than it’s ever been. I always felt Ebersole and Baarsma were our best mayors and I feel like Steve Haverly’s leadership will run in the same vein.

Carole Powel
I’m a Steve Haverly supporter. I am Libertarian who is hard on crime, punishment, and border control. I am soft on social medicine, and taking care of those who can’t take care of themselves. I’ve known Steve for 30+ years as foe and friend… he is strong on family and fiercely loyal! We don’t always agree, but will always be friends. Vote Haverly!

Rick Price
Heart, vision and a killer work ethic. This is what Tacoma needs from a Mayor. Haverly brings it. He has my vote. I believe in Steve.

Odessa Christiana
As a long time Tacoma resident, I've watched the chain of elected leaders ignore the interests of our city’s people. Steve Haverly will break the spell and offer a fresh perspective in solving our city’s pressing issues. I’m voting for Steve!

Josh Casey
I wholeheartedly endorse Steve for Mayor! He will be someone who will listen to and respond to the people who live, work and pay taxes. He will be that person who cares about this lovely city and not about his next political stepping stone. Steve Haverly is the only candidate for mayor that I, or anyone else, can honestly say that about!

Mary Jo Strom Copland
Our current Mayor and City Council have not moved the needle on public safety and security in 8 years. We deserve Leaders who will commit to adequately funding and staffing Peace Enforcement, including fielding more designated crisis responders. We deserve a strong leader who will return Tacoma to the City of Destiny once again. Please join me in visualizing Tacoma and voting for Steve Haverly for Mayor.

Andy Thompson
If you want a mayor who really knows about education and sustainability, who will push for a better future without the smoke and mirrors, Steve Haverly is the one. Tacoma deserves someone who cares, who listens, and who knows this city inside and out. This isn’t about politics as usual. It’s about making a real difference.

Tina Cunning
Steve has proven himself to be a dependable, reliable, dedicated, hard working person with a will for perfection and an attitude of steadfastness and a vision for the future. Steve also possesses excellent work habits of punctuality, organization and clear communication.

Brett Roebuck
“Cleaning up the streets, focusing on homeless solutions, supporting Small Business, funding Police Crisis Response all while revitalizing Art & Film wins my support!”

Mel Chappell
Steve stopped by Barlow Gallery last month, and we had a great talk about the present state of the city of Tacoma and downtown. There are too many empty storefronts and too many empty office buildings. Different business groups gather each month and talk about how great the city is and will become but perhaps one answer is for new leadership who will turn aspirations into actions.

Ron Stevenson
Steve Haverly understands that leadership is a privilege, not a career move. His vision is bold, his loyalty to Tacoma is unwavering, and his approach is grounded in real-world solutions. At a time when our city needs strong leadership, Steve is ready to step up and make Tacoma thrive.

Carolanne Knoll
Steve Haverly is NOT short-sighted. He has an impressive vision of what this city can be, and he wants all of us to VISUALIZE TACOMA.

John Kephart
Steve Haverly has a strong love of Tacoma. He fully embraces the gritty artfulness of this exquisite town. His dynamism and civic pride, married to his vision, can help make Tacoma the City of Destiny that it has always been destined to be.

Dave R. Davison

I am honored to endorse Steve Haverly for Mayor of Tacoma. I believe in his dedication to creating a more equitable Tacoma, where opportunity and prosperity are accessible to all residents.

Steve is a thoughtful, effective and deliberate communicator with proven management skills and the drive to make our town run better and thrive. Vote Steve Haverly.

Heart, vision and a killer work ethic. This is what Tacoma needs from a Mayor. Haverly brings it. He has my vote. I believe in Steve.

As a long time Tacoma resident, I've watched the chain of elected leaders ignore the interests of our city’s people. Steve Haverly will break the spell and offer a fresh perspective in solving our city’s pressing issues. I’m voting for Steve!

Steve has proven himself to be a dependable, reliable, dedicated, hard working person with a will for perfection and an attitude of steadfastness and a vision for the future. Steve also possesses excellent work habits of punctuality, organization and clear communication.

“Cleaning up the streets, focusing on homeless solutions, supporting Small Business, funding Police Crisis Response all while revitalizing Art & Film wins my support!”

Steve Haverly understands that leadership is a privilege, not a career move. His vision is bold, his loyalty to Tacoma is unwavering, and his approach is grounded in real-world solutions. At a time when our city needs strong leadership, Steve is ready to step up and make Tacoma thrive.

Steve Haverly is NOT short-sighted. He has an impressive vision of what this city can be, and he wants all of us to VISUALIZE TACOMA.

Steve Haverly has a strong love of Tacoma. He fully embraces the gritty artfulness of this exquisite town. His dynamism and civic pride, married to his vision, can help make Tacoma the City of Destiny that it has always been destined to be.