January 15, 2013 @ 6:07 pm
After candidate interviews, an executive session and speeches by Tacoma City Council members, the new City Council member is Robert Thoms.
Robert Thoms, is a partner and chief executive of the political consulting firm, The Navigation Group, and is a Reserve military officer.
Thoms was appointed from a list of seven candidates who applied for the open seat was vacated when Jake Fey left the council following his election to the State House of Representatives.
Council members receive an annual salary of $41,269 for their part-time position with the city.
