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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.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.
WHAT'S ON THE AGENDA?
- Rules & Operations Committee: Monday at 10 a.m.
- Monday Study Session at 11 a.m.
- Public Safety Committee: Monday at 1:30 p.m.
- Economic & Infrastructure Development Committee: Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.
- Tuesday Study Session at 12 p.m.
- Pierce County Council meeting: Tuesday at 3 p.m.
- Performance Audit Committee: Wednesday at 10 a.m.
- Select Committee on Homelessness: Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
- Special Meeting of the Economic & Infrastructure Development Committee: Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
- Committee of the Whole - Budget Overview: Thursday at 1:30 p.m.
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Pierce County Council Overrides Executive Veto of Ordinance 2023-24
The Council’s move to repeal two ordinances related to shared housing villages in the Residential Resource Zone is back in motion with a Council override of the Pierce County Executive’s veto of Ordinance No. 2023-24. Read on... -
Council Letter to B-25 Board to Help inform its Review of Proposals for PSTAA Funds
The Council sent a letter to the Birth to 25 Board about the Council's thoughts on the use of Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account (PSTAA) funds. Click here to read the letter. Read on... -
Pierce County Council Announces its Next Chief of Staff
Julie Murray comes to the Office of the County Council with a wealth of experience from the State Association of Counties, the State Office of Financial Management and most recently as Senior Budget Counsel with the State Senate’s Ways & Means Committee. Read on... -
Pierce County Council Partners With Black Home Initiative
On Monday, June 26, the Pierce County Council joined a growing list of partners for the Black Home Initiative (BHI). This network primarily aims to increase black homeownership by reducing inequity and increasing intergenerational household wealth. Read on... -
Productive Legislative Session Paves Path for Council to Address Major Priorities
The Council thanks the Legislature for its hard work and due diligence and expresses its appreciation for the results it achieved. Read on... -
Pierce County Council Launches its Annual In-District Meeting Series This Month
The purpose of this effort is to bring government out into the community and promote engagement in local government. Read on... -
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... -
Pierce County Council chooses council leadership for 2023
“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... -
Swearing-in Ceremony for New, Returning Councilmembers at First Council Meeting of 2023
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 Adds 52 Miles of Shoreline Protection in South Puget Sound
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... -
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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.
Standing Committees and External Organizations
Contact Us
Phone: (253) 798-7777
Toll Free: (800) 992-2456
Fax: (253) 798-7509
Email: [email protected]
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Twitter: @PierceCoCouncil
Facebook: @PierceCountyCouncil
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