The Council is the legislative branch of Pierce County government and is the policy-determining body of the County, as provided by the County Charter. The Council has all powers of the County not otherwise reserved to the people, the Executive, or general law. Members are elected from seven contiguous and equally populated districts. Each county councilmember represents a district having a population of approximately 131,500 people and is elected to four year terms.
The Working Families Tax Credit is a new tax credit for Washington workers to help you get more money back when filing your taxes! You may receive up to $1,200 back if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Tax credits don’t count as income and won’t affect your eligibility for other benefits. ITIN filers are eligible for this credit. The application is available from February 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023. Learn more at: Home | Washington State Working Families Tax Credit
The Pierce County Council voted in favor of the Maureen Howard Affordable Housing Act, which will implement a countywide one-tenth of one percent sales tax increase for affordable housing and related services, as allowed by Washington State law. Read on...
In response to the Sound Transit 3 delay, Pierce County Council Chair Ryan Mello and City of Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards plan to work with their County and City council colleagues to put transportation requests into a formal letter to Sound Transit. Read on...
We are excited to share that we're expanding the places you can live-stream the weekly Pierce County Council meeting and find past Council and committee meetings! Read on...
The approximately $5 million high-speed internet expansion project is being funded as a public-private partnership between Comcast and Pierce County, with the County contributing $3.75 million of federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act. Read on...
Council Chair Ryan Mello (District 4) joined Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA 10th District) and Congressman Derek Kilmer (D-WA 6th District) at the Housing Hilltop Groundbreaking Ceremony, Friday, Jan. 20. Read on...
In her first newsletter as a councilmember, Councilmember Robyn Denson said, "I’ve been sworn-in, badged, permitted, logged-in, enrolled and oriented. I’m so excited to be up and running to serve the people of District 7 and all of Pierce County!" Read on...
On Tuesday, Jan. 10, the Pierce County Council adopted Resolution R2023-3 in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the ideals of equality and justice. Here's some events you can participate in to commemorate his legacy! Read on...
“It is an honor to have the trust and confidence of my colleagues to serve as the Chair of the Pierce County Council." - Council Chair Ryan Mello (District 4). Read on...
Councilmember Dave Morell (District 1), Councilmember Marty Campbell (District 5) and Councilmember-elect Robyn Denson (District 7) will take the oath of office Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. Read on...
Pierce County Council increased the area of marine shorelines protected from new pier and dock development on Pierce County marine shorelines by 52 miles with amendments to Pierce County’s shoreline development policies and regulations. Read on...
Zeiger will vacate his seat as the District 2 council representative effective July 31 to take a job leading a national nonprofit organization focused on advancing American history and civic education. Read on...
This Housing Action Strategy identifies several policy recommendations for increasing the availability of housing affordable to residents across the income spectrum.
In March 2022, Pierce County adopted a Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness. This plan aims to document the scale of need and design a system to end homelessness here.
Search passed and proposed legislation, see how to provide comment on legislation, or request a proclamation or recognition to be considered by Council.
Establish organization, power, function and procedures of County government, and codification of all ordinances of a general or permanent nature, or laws of the County.
The Office of the Pierce County Council is open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact the office at 253-798-7777 or contact the appropriate staff. The Pierce County Council offers in-person and remote meeting attendance at its meetings. Learn how to get involved. Visitors to the Office or Council Chambers must use the second floor entrance of the County-City Building, which is on the backside of the building from the ground floor entrance off Tacoma Avenue South.
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