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Ryan MelloServing downtown Tacoma, the Port of Tacoma, Hilltop, Central and South Tacoma, and the cities of Fircrest and University Place. Ryan Mello represents District 4 and chairs the Council’s Community Development Committee, the Performance Audit Committee, and is Vice Chair of the Public Safety Committee.
Born in Kailua, Hawaii, Mello moved to Tacoma in 1997 to attend the University of Puget Sound where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics & Government. Fresh out of college he joined the AmeriCorps program (the domestic Peace Corps) where he coordinated the Youth United program at the United Way of Pierce County – engaging youth to a lifelong ethic of giving back.
As Executive Director of the Pierce Conservation District from 2012 to 2020 he led a team of conservation professionals committed to protecting our natural resources, Puget Sound recovery and improving our local food security.
Mello served on the Tacoma City Council from 2010 to 2019, led the Puget Sound Regional Council’s Growth Management Policy Board and the Pierce County Flood Control Zone District Advisory Committee and served on the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Board of Directors and Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners, among other assignments. Read Councilmember Mello's full bio. |
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10th Floor RM 1046
930 Tacoma Ave. S.
Tacoma, WA 98402
Pierce County Human Services and the City of Tacoma have received funding for rental and utility assistance for tenants impacted by COVID-19 and behind on rent.
The purpose of the Rental Assistance program is to prevent eviction for Pierce County residents (including those living in the City of Tacoma) impacted by COVID-19 who are behind on rent. Applicants must qualify as low-income at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI), but priority will be given to those under 50% AMI. Assistance with utilities, garbage and internet is also available for those behind on payments.
Landlords can register now to submit their building information into the portal, making it easier for tenants to apply on March 8, 2021.
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Pierce County Council committed to helping businesses amid rollback
Posted on April 12, 2021
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Recognizing public health workers and royalty
Posted on April 8, 2021
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Pierce County Council moves forward with independent investigation
Posted on April 6, 2021
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Pierce County commits to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Posted on March 23, 2021
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Pierce County Council requests independent investigation
Posted on March 23, 2021
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Pierce County Council gathering information on incident involving Sheriff
Posted on March 22, 2021
District 4 includes the communities of:
- Fircrest
- Parts of Tacoma (North and South Ends, Hilltop, and Downtown)
- Port of Tacoma
- University Place
Standing Committee Memberships
Standing Committee | Position |
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Community Development Committee | Chair |
Economic & Infrastructure Development | Member |
Public Safety Committee | Vice Chair |
External Boards & Commissions
External Boards and Commissions | Position |
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Joint Determining Board | Member |
Joint Municipal Action Committee | Member |
Performance Audit Committee | Member |
Pierce County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors | Member |
Pierce County Regional Council | Member |
Pierce County Reserve Officers Board of Trustees | Alternate |
Pierce Transit Board | Member |
Puget Sound Regional Council Growth Management Policy Board | Alternate |
Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Policy Board | Member |
South Sound Military & Communities Partnership Elected Officials Council | Alternate |
Tideflats Subarea Plan Steering Committee | Member |
Transfer of Development Rights Committee | Alternate |
Washington State Association of Counties Board of Directors | Member |
Washington State Association of Counties Legislative Steering Committee | Alternate |
Pierce County Council District 4 County-City Building 10th Floor RM 1046 930 Tacoma Ave S Tacoma, WA 98402 Parking Information |