City of Tacoma Targets Artists : Death to the Graffiti Garages: Update 2

Just received a response from the city regarding the death to the graffiti garages, many of you want to know who to talk to. Feel free to contact Dan McConaughy at 591-2047 with any questions.

Good afternoon– Below is the response from Dan McConaughy of Building and Land Use Services — Public Works Department.
Dan said he would talk with you if you had any questions. His contact number is 591-2047.

I am responding to the email sent to the Mayor’s office regarding the graffiti located at the parking garages at 723 Broadway. Code Enforcement received a complaint from the Tacoma Police Department regarding the graffiti. At that time an inspector went and verified the complaint. The parking garages have no doors and the graffiti was visible to the public. A “Notice of Violation” was sent to the property owner requesting that they voluntarily remove the graffiti from the property. Attached with the Notice of Violation are the procedures to request an appeal if the owner so chooses. No appeal was filed and the property was re-inspected on January 11, 2008 and found to be in compliance with city code. To my knowledge, all actions by the owner were voluntary.

Sincerely,
Cindy

Cindy Leingang
Mayor/Council Office

City of Tacoma Targets Artists : Death to the Graffiti Garages: Update 1

No answers yet, glad they are looking into it, ill keep you all posted

Update:

Good afternoon,
We are trying to find an answer regarding your question. I have contacted our Parking Manager and Arts Administrator and once I receive a response I will let you know.
Sincerely,
Cindy

Cindy Leingang
Mayor/Council Office

City of Tacoma Targets Artists : Death to the Graffiti Garages

Exit133 pointed out that they saw the Tacoma Graffiti Garages getting a makeover. I immediately had to see what was going on. It turns out the City if Tacoma has strong armed the owners of the parking garage to paint its wall and remove the art. Who’s next the mural on embellish? 6th ave?

I emailed Amy about the garages and here is her response:

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It Was Not The Rain

Stopping by One-Heart Café for a coffee I couldn’t help but notice the lady at a.o.c. gallery taking advantage of the rainy weather to remove the “Tacoma Guy Chalk Drawing”. RIP Anyone know who that character is supposed to be? Bill Baarsma in his younger days?