Normandy Park City Scene      Spring 2026
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H
ello! My name is Chloe Ryan, and I recently joined the City 
of Normandy Park as the Assistant Planner/Permit Tech 
in February. I previously worked for the Pierce County 
auditor’s office and hold a bachelor’s degree in urban design from 
UW Tacoma. I am excited to enter my first official planning role 
and look forward to learning the ins and outs of the city!
I currently live in Tacoma, where I spend my free time getting 
out to enjoy the beautiful nature in the area. I also enjoy baking 
for family and friends, traveling to new places, and learning to play 
guitar. I’m grateful to be part of the Normandy Park team and I 
look forward to getting to know the community.
Welcome New Assistant Planner/  
Permit Tech Chloe Ryan!
M
y name is Jeremy Hammar, and I joined the Normandy 
team as Community Development Director in January. I 
have worked in planning for over 10 years with a number 
of jurisdictions throughout Western Washington. I began my 
career as a Planning Intern with the City of Burien, and I’m excited 
to return to the area.
I live in Tacoma with my wife and two young children, and much 
of my time outside of work is spent being a dad. When I’m not 
desperately searching for foods the kids will eat, I enjoy playing 
music, watching baseball and football, hunting for electronics at 
Goodwill, tinkering with those finds, gardening, taking road trips, 
and trying to figure out the perfect pizza dough recipe.
Welcome New Community Development 
Director Jeremy Hammar!
O
fficer Bladimir Tapia started the Washington State Basic 
Law Enforcement Academy as part of class 930 on October 
21, 2025, and graduated on March 4, 2026. During that 
time, he completed 720 hours of instruction across a wide range of 
subjects. He will now move on to field training and, if all goes well, 
begin filling shifts in July 2026!   
If you see him, please be sure to welcome him to Normandy Park! 
We are excited to get him fully on board.
Officer Tapia Graduated from the Police Academy!
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