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About the Council
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.Standing Committees and External Organizations
Pierce County Village Information
For additional information, please visit the Pierce County Village webpage.
What's on the agenda?
✅ Rules and Operations: March 27 at 10 a.m.
✅ Study Session: March 27 at 11 a.m.
✅ Public Safety: March 27 at 1:30 p.m.
✅ Economic and Infrastructure Development: March 28 at 9:30 a.m.
✅ Study Session: March 28 at 12 p.m.
✅ Council Meeting: March 28 at 3 p.m.
Please visit our meeting calendar to view the Council's meeting schedule and meeting materials.
Working Families Tax Credit
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 Agriculture Advisory Committee dedicates their Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 meeting to the topic of agritourism. The event included a panel discussion with local farmers who are incorporating agritourism into their businesses.
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Pierce County Council Votes in Favor of Maureen Howard Affordable Housing Act
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... -
Pierce County Council Chair and Tacoma Mayor Address Next Steps in Response to ST3 Delay
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... -
Pierce County Council Expanding Livestream Options for Council Meetings
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... -
Councilmember Dave Morell Represents Pierce County at Last Boeing 747 Delivery
Councilmember Dave Morell Represents Pierce County at Last Boeing 747 Delivery. Read on... -
Pierce County and Comcast partner to bring high speed internet to Key Peninsula
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... -
Tacoma Housing Authority Breaks Ground on Housing Hilltop Affordable Housing Project
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... -
2023 Swearing-in Ceremony
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... -
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations
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...
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Office of the Council
View member and district information, history, and staff contact information.
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Council & Committee Meetings
Find Council and committee meeting agendas, legislation, and other information.
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Legislation & Recognition
Search passed and proposed legislation, see how to provide comment on legislation, or request a proclamation or recognition to be considered by Council.
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Council Priorities and Budget
Find out about the Council’s legislative priorities that are carried out through legislative and budget action.
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Council Responsibilities
Learn about Regional Leadership, Performance Audits, Special Districts, Committees and Task-Forces
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County Charter and Code
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.
COVID-19 news and information
For the latest public health information about COVID-19 visit the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.
Pierce County Districting Committee (September 2021)
The Pierce County Council appointed members to the Pierce County Districting Committee Sept. 7, 2021 through adoption of Resolution R2021-157. Follow the committee process.
Ad Hoc Committee to End Homelessness (March 2021)
The Pierce County Council created the Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee to facilitate further planning to help end homelessness in Pierce County through Resolution 2021-30s. Learn more about the work this committee did.
Law & Justice Public Review Committee (November 2020)
The Pierce County Council created the law and justice public review committee to review reports generated by the county’s law and justice departments, per Resolution R2020-43. In June the Council directed the County Executive to review the policies, procedures and best practices of these departments. The Public Review Committee met over seven weeks to review this information, then drafted and presented a report to Council at a Committee of the Whole meeting. View the recorded meeting and the report.
Human Services Study & Presentation (September 2019)
This report focuses on the identification of nine (9) areas of opportunity to help the department deliver services more efficiently and effectively, leverage additional funding opportunities to provide the most effective services, and better structure service delivery to align with the department’s core mission: to ensure all of Pierce County has equitable access to community based services that respect each person's unique experience.
Pierce County Affordable Housing Incentives (August 2019)
The report estimates the value of the County’s programs for affordable housing and makes several recommendations related to the standardization and promotion of affordable housing incentives and coordination with other jurisdictions in the management of affordable housing funds.
Broadband Study (April 2019)
The report makes recommendations on the county’s franchise process, regulations that would assist in the build‐out of broadband infrastructure, and a proposal for an action plan should policymakers desire to engage in efforts to expand broadband technology into the lesser‐served parts of the county. Learn more about how Pierce County is working to bridge the broadband divide.
Contact Us
Phone: (253) 798-7777
Toll Free: (800) 992-2456
Fax: (253) 798-7509
Email: [email protected]
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