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Pierce County Council

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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.

News Releases and Statements

Pierce County Council Announces 2024-2025 Budget Development Schedule

the Council begins budget deliberations to produce the final budget for the County for the next two years. Read on...
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...
County leadership sends joint letter in opposition to a potential new airport in Pierce County

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Pierce County Council chooses leadership, committees for 2017

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County Council Meeting to be held in Tacoma

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Council passes 2017 budget with emphasis on public safety, court programs and evaluations

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Pierce County Council to hear resolution related to growth and infrastructure investment within the

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Public invited to weigh in on proposed County firework restrictions

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County Council Meeting to be held in Fife

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County to hear final recommendations for Agricultural Resource Land Study

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Pierce County Council chooses new leadership for 2016

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Councilmember Young selected for new transportation leadership academy

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County Council amends ordinance to allow sale of marijuana

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Pierce County passes resolution supporting Stepping Up initiative

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Derek Young’s statement on passing of Gretchen Wilbert

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Councilmember McDonald concerned budget action will make marijuana problems worse

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Richardson proposal would crack down on illegal marijuana operations in Pierce County

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Talbert applauds passage of measure to fund property crimes unit

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Pierce County hires Tiffany Speir as new Government Relations Director

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More in-district Council meetings scheduled in Pierce County

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County Council approves new General Services Building plan

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