In an effort to promote and encourage long-term Sidewalk Vending, Tacoma's City Council has changed the requirements for Sidewalk Vending businesses. In addition to mobile food carts, vendors can now sell arts and crafts that are of original creations, giving more choices to city residents and visitors. The City has partnered with the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, and the Go Local campaign to help create an easier application process for potential sidewalk vending business. For more information please call Tax & License at 253-591-5252. For information on the Health Department mobile food cart requirements please call 253-798-6460. For more information about the sidewalk vending program, visit http://www.cityoftacoma.org/Page.aspx?nid=921 Naomi Strom-Avila Cultural Arts Specialist City of Tacoma 747 Market Street, Room 900 Tacoma, WA 98402 253.591.5191