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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 125,000 people and is elected to four year terms.-
Former U.S. Attorney Brian Moran to lead independent investigation
Council Chair Derek Young shared the news with Council at its April 13 meeting that both parties have agreed in principle to a modified scope of work. Read on... -
Pierce County Council approves $4 million to help small business
The Pierce County Council unanimously adopted an emergency ordinance approving the use of $4 million from the county’s general fund to support local businesses. Read on... -
Pierce County Council committed to helping businesses amid rollback
Council is prepared to make $4 million available from the county’s general fund to aid small businesses and non-profits. Read on... -
Recognizing public health workers and royalty
The Pierce County Council extended its thanks to public health workers and recognized the 2021 Daffodil Festival Royal Court at its April 6 regular meeting. Read on...
What's on the agenda?
Each week the Pierce County Council holds a series of meetings to discuss and review ordinances, motions and budgets to ensure county government operates in an efficient, transparent and cost-effective manner with equal access for all county residents. Members meet as a collective body every Tuesday at 3 p.m.
Here are some of the items before the Council this week:
Monday (April 12)
10 a.m.: Rules and Operations committee meeting to review agendas for April 19-23, 2021, the April 20, 2021 meeting agenda and an amendment to a contract with CBG Communications. Join via Zoom.
11 a.m.: Study Session to receive a legislative update, review upcoming meeting agendas and reports. Join via Zoom.
1:30 p.m.: Public Safety Committee will receive a presentation from Executive Bruce Dammeier and Human Resources Director Judy Archer on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Pierce County government and presentation on commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) in Pierce County from a collaborative group of presenters. Join via Zoom.
Tuesday (April 13)
9:30 a.m.: Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee will receive an update on the Pierce County Restaurant Industry by Pierce County Economic Development director Betty Capestany, a briefing on the Washington Hospitality Association by John Lane and Joe Bushnell with the association, an update from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department on its restaurant permitting process, a request for information from the county’s Planning and Public Works Department on the restaurant industry and review submission of the Deep Fast Flowing Floodway report. Join via Zoom.
12 p.m.: Study Session to review the day’s agenda, reports from external boards and commissions and discussion around the federal American Rescue Plan Act. Join via Zoom.
3 p.m.: Regular meeting. Join via Zoom. Items are before Council for final consideration include:
- Ordinances:
- 2021-25s supplemental budget adjustment to the 2020-2021 Biennial Budget.
- Resolutions:
- R2021-41s approving the proposed Puyallup-White River watershed restoration and enhancement plan;
- R2021-42s approving the proposed Chambers-Clover watershed restoration and enhancement plan;
- R2021-43s approving the proposed Kitsap watershed restoration and enhancement plan;
- R2021-52 appointing Marcus Young to the Frederickson Advisory Commission.
Thursday (April 15)
9 a.m.: Special Study Session to begin budget planning for the 2022-2023 biennial budget. Join via Zoom.
Friday (April 16)
1 p.m.: Special Study Session to continue budget discussions for the 2022-2023 biennial budget. Join via Zoom.
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Office of the Council
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Council & Committee Meetings
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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.
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Legislation & Proclamation
Search all passed legislation, and currently proposed legislation before the Council and see how to provide comment on legislation, or request a proclamation to be considered by the 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
COVID-19 news and information
Pierce County is in Phase 3 of the state's Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery plan
Learn more about what's open in Phase 3.
For the latest public health information about COVID-19 and mass vaccination sites in Pierce County visit the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.
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.
COVID-19 Operational Changes of the Office of the Pierce County Council
The Office of the Pierce County Council is closed to the public. Our office can be contacted at 253-798-7777 or contact the appropriate staff. The Pierce County Council provides remote access and participation in its meetings. Learn how to get involved.
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Phone: (253) 798-7777
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Fax: (253) 798-7509
Email: [email protected]
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