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Posted on: January 13, 2020

Jesse E. Johnson selected as 30th Legislative District Representative

The Pierce and King County Councils appointed Councilmember Jesse E. Johnson as the 30th Legislative District Representative. Thank you to the other nominees, Jamila Taylor & Sam Rise for seeking the appointment.

⇐Previous Pierce County Council approves plan to bring existing pedestrian facilities into ADA compliance Next⇒ Pierce and King County Councils to appoint 30th Legislative District Representative

Other News in County Council

Pierce County Council Adopts COVID-19 Emergency Small Business Relief Loan Program

Posted on: March 25, 2020

Council approves emergency ordinances related to COVID-19

Posted on: March 24, 2020

Council to consider proposals for a Behavioral Health related One-Tenth One Percent Sales Tax

Posted on: March 6, 2020

Pierce County Council approves plan to bring existing pedestrian facilities into ADA compliance

Posted on: February 12, 2020

Pierce and King County Councils to appoint 30th Legislative District Representative

Posted on: January 9, 2020

Thornewood Castle to host Council meeting

Posted on: November 27, 2019

Pierce County Council adopts 2020-2021 biennial budget

Posted on: November 18, 2019

Experience your local attractions focus of In-District Council meeting

Posted on: November 5, 2019

Developers share with Human Services Committee obstacles to building affordable housing

Posted on: October 24, 2019

Pierce County Council Meeting to be held at Step By Step

Posted on: October 24, 2019

In-district Council meeting to focus on community engagement

Posted on: September 25, 2019

County Council launching biennial budget process

Posted on: September 25, 2019

Pierce County's participation in program save residents money on prescription drugs

Posted on: September 19, 2019

Pierce County Council approves accessing state dollars

Posted on: August 13, 2019

Bonds to be issued for construction of new South Sound 911 Communications Center

Posted on: July 23, 2019

Pierce County Council continues efforts to prioritize broadband infrastructure

Posted on: July 2, 2019

Council funds public safety, infrastructure and permitting in supplemental budget

Posted on: June 25, 2019

Councilmember Morell receives Clover Park Technical College 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award

Posted on: June 14, 2019

Council prioritizes broadband throughout Pierce County

Posted on: May 29, 2019

Broadband Focus of County Council Meeting

Posted on: May 22, 2019

Council approves Chambers Bay Resort Ground Lease Agreement

Posted on: May 7, 2019

County Council seeks citizen member for Performance Audit Committee

Posted on: April 22, 2019

Metro Parks Tacoma honors Councilmember Campbell with Parks Champion Award

Posted on: February 19, 2019

Second Tacoma-Pierce County Opioid Summit to take place on Feb. 22

Posted on: February 14, 2019

2018 Supplemental Budget passes with investments towards homeless youth

Posted on: November 29, 2018

Council passes 2019 budget with investments toward the future

Posted on: November 21, 2018

Economic Development Focus of Pierce County Council Meeting

Posted on: November 1, 2018

Rick Talbert to host his last Council In-District meeting

Posted on: October 25, 2018

Pierce County Council Meeting to be held in Fife

Posted on: October 18, 2018

Pierce County Council meeting at new Lakewood Pavilion

Posted on: October 3, 2018

Council approves updated Shoreline Master Plan

Posted on: October 2, 2018

Elk Plain Grange to host Pierce County Council meeting

Posted on: September 19, 2018

Attend a Pierce County Council meeting in Gig Harbor

Posted on: September 5, 2018

Crisis Recovery Center to be located in Parkland

Posted on: August 28, 2018

Council to consider Family-Wage Jobs Credit Program

Posted on: July 12, 2018

Council passes 2018 supplemental budget with emphasis on public safety

Posted on: April 10, 2018

Pierce County Council chooses leadership, committees for 2017

Posted on: January 17, 2017

County Council Meeting to be held in Tacoma

Posted on: December 1, 2016

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

Posted on: November 29, 2016

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

Posted on: November 8, 2016

Public invited to weigh in on proposed County firework restrictions

Posted on: October 13, 2016

County Council Meeting to be held in Fife

Posted on: September 27, 2016

County to hear final recommendations for Agricultural Resource Land Study

Posted on: September 7, 2016

Pierce County Council meeting coming to University Place

Posted on: February 10, 2016

Pierce County Council chooses new leadership for 2016

Posted on: January 13, 2016

Councilmember Young selected for new transportation leadership academy

Posted on: January 12, 2016

County Council amends ordinance to allow sale of marijuana

Posted on: December 15, 2015

Pierce County passes resolution supporting Stepping Up initiative

Posted on: December 2, 2015

Derek Young’s statement on passing of Gretchen Wilbert

Posted on: November 17, 2015

Councilmember McDonald concerned budget action will make marijuana problems worse

Posted on: November 10, 2015

Talbert applauds passage of measure to fund property crimes unit

Posted on: November 10, 2015

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

Posted on: November 10, 2015

Pierce County hires Tiffany Speir as new Government Relations Director

Posted on: October 29, 2015

More in-district Council meetings scheduled in Pierce County

Posted on: October 19, 2015

Executive McCarthy unveils sustainable, customer-focused 2016 budget

Posted on: September 22, 2015

Council schedules more meetings to be held around Pierce County

Posted on: September 9, 2015

Councilmember Young’s statement on Executive’s second comprehensive plan override

Posted on: August 28, 2015

Young disappointed after Council’s behavioral health study vote

Posted on: August 25, 2015

Councilmember Young tapped to serve in a national position

Posted on: August 7, 2015

County outlines strategy for enforcing marijuana violations

Posted on: July 27, 2015

Councilmembers Young, Ladenburg call for countywide mental health audit

Posted on: July 23, 2015

6th District Council meeting will honor retiring JBLM commander

Posted on: July 23, 2015

Councilmember Talbert’s statement on comp plan reconsideration

Posted on: July 17, 2015

Council Chair’s statement on Executive veto of Pierce County comprehensive plan

Posted on: July 16, 2015

Councilmember Doug Richardson’s Statement on JBLM Personnel Drawdown and Transportation Funding

Posted on: July 14, 2015

Dan Roach statement on General Services Building referendum

Posted on: July 10, 2015

Local leaders join forces to plan for Chambers Creek Canyon trail

Posted on: May 27, 2015

Pierce County ferry to undergo biennial checkup

Posted on: May 13, 2015

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association gives Liberty Bell Award to Talbert

Posted on: May 11, 2015

Councilmember Talbert uses award to draw attention to 2015 Heart Walk

Posted on: May 6, 2015

Candidates sought for Pierce County Charter Review Commission

Posted on: May 6, 2015

Volunteers needed for open boards and commissions in the 5th District

Posted on: April 23, 2015

Domestic Violence Awareness Day set for April 26 in Pierce County, Tacoma

Posted on: April 22, 2015

Public invited to learn about South Sound 911, plans for a new public safety communications center

Posted on: April 21, 2015

Bill’s passage ensures future Pierce County ferry system funding

Posted on: April 20, 2015

Roach: Council Democrats deny citizens’ right to vote on referendum

Posted on: April 14, 2015

Pierce County moves code to the cloud, improves functionality and access for citizens

Posted on: April 9, 2015

“Healthiest nation in one generation” could begin with Pierce County

Posted on: April 3, 2015

County Council designates March 29, 2015, as Vietnam Veterans Day

Posted on: April 1, 2015

Daffodil royalty descends on the Pierce County Council

Posted on: March 31, 2015

Councilmember Roach wants to give the people a say in proposed building

Posted on: March 30, 2015

Members of the Pierce County Council and Scott Hall with PC Parks and Rec honor Alan Hughes and Rick Adams.

County Council honors volunteers, designates Volunteer Recognition Week

Posted on: March 11, 2015

Council passes shoreline regulations, sends final plan to state for approval

Posted on: March 10, 2015

Pierce County Council chair supports the citizens’ right to referendum

Posted on: March 3, 2015

County Council approves new General Services Building plan

Posted on: February 17, 2015

Congenital heart defect awareness proclamation

Puyallup teen gets County Council support for awareness of heart defects

Posted on: February 5, 2015

Council to hold 4 hearings on shoreline regulations

Posted on: January 26, 2015

Pierce County Council chooses leadership, committees for 2015

Posted on: January 13, 2015

Council proclaims January 2015 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Posted on: January 13, 2015

Public invited to learn more about proposed new county building

Posted on: January 9, 2015

Roach praises choice to serve as 30th District state representative

Posted on: January 8, 2015

Derek Young sworn in, looking forward to service on County Council

Posted on: January 6, 2015

Pierce County seeks joint meeting with King County to pick legislative replacement

Posted on: December 8, 2014

Council to hold final on-location meeting of 2014 at new Parkland/Spanaway Sheriff’s precinct

Posted on: December 5, 2014

McDonald invites county residents to attend Council meeting in Puyallup

Posted on: November 26, 2014

Council boosts law enforcement, public safety with 2015 budget

Posted on: November 18, 2014

Residents invited to attend Pierce County Council meeting on Fox Island

Posted on: October 27, 2014

County Council sets 10 meetings for 2015 budget

Posted on: October 9, 2014

Public invited to join County Council for Ashford meeting Oct. 14

Posted on: October 9, 2014

Richardson invites county residents to attend Council meeting in Lakewood

Posted on: October 6, 2014

Councilmember Ladenburg joins municipal leaders in call for cleaner fuels

Posted on: September 9, 2014

Pierce County residents invited to informational U.S. Open meetings

Posted on: September 9, 2014

September named “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month” in Pierce County

Posted on: September 3, 2014

Council approves increase in new sewer connection charge; no changes to current customer fees

Posted on: August 20, 2014

Council proclaims Aug. 9 to be “Pierce County Early Learning Day”

Posted on: August 5, 2014

New County Council proposal would bring parity to employee evaluations

Posted on: August 4, 2014

Council clarifies intent of ban on overnight tractor-trailer parking

Posted on: July 23, 2014

Pierce County Council approves restrictions on tractor-trailer parking

Posted on: July 16, 2014

County council renounces human trafficking, vows to help raise awareness

Posted on: July 3, 2014

Your chance to learn about U.S. Open at County Council meeting in University Place July 8

Posted on: June 30, 2014

County Council suspends district meetings on Shoreline Management Program

Posted on: June 24, 2014

Pierce County Council takes a road trip, brings government to the people

Posted on: June 6, 2014

Pierce County Council says “thanks” to those called for jury duty

Posted on: May 14, 2014

Pierce County Council suspends truck traffic on aging Milroy Bridge

Posted on: May 7, 2014

Councilman Rick Talbert to take brief leave for cancer treatment

Posted on: April 28, 2014

County proclaims April 26 as Domestic Violence Awareness Day

Posted on: April 24, 2014

Floodwater protection measures coming for residents of Midland

Posted on: April 15, 2014

McDonald leads county in recognizing Pierce County READS program

Posted on: April 9, 2014

Council meetings near Lake Tapps, Parkland and Gig Harbor seek input on shoreline regulations

Posted on: March 3, 2014

County Council toughens rules for addressing blighted properties

Posted on: February 26, 2014

New levee will protect people, help salmon

Posted on: December 19, 2013

County Council's Dec. 4 meeting to be held in Parkland

Posted on: November 27, 2013

Pierce County buys land for Foothills Trail expansion

Posted on: November 22, 2013

County Council to consider protecting shooting ranges during Aug. 13 meeting in Orting

Posted on: July 31, 2013

Verizon Foundation awards grant for Family Justice Center services

Posted on: July 9, 2013

PCTV airs U.S. Open presentation to County Council

Posted on: July 3, 2013

County Council blocks pot industry until rules are ready

Posted on: July 2, 2013

County Council appoints McCann, Muri to vacant seats

Posted on: July 2, 2013

Flemming, Figueroa elected to leadership of Rainier Communications Commission

Posted on: May 17, 2013

Celebrate completion of 112th Street East projects on May 29

Posted on: May 17, 2013

Council schedules in-district meetings in 3 communities

Posted on: April 25, 2013

Celebrate completion of Key Center crosswalk Feb. 27

Posted on: February 15, 2013

4 County Council members start terms

Posted on: January 15, 2013

Council to hold Dec. 4 meeting in Northeast Tacoma

Posted on: November 30, 2012

Council to hold Nov. 27 meeting in Summit/Midland

Posted on: November 26, 2012

County Council adopts responsible, balanced budget for 2013

Posted on: November 14, 2012

Council ready to approve 2013 budget on Nov. 13

Posted on: November 7, 2012

County Council sets hearings for 2013 budget

Posted on: October 16, 2012

Council schedules district meetings in 3 communities

Posted on: April 20, 2012

Daffodil Festival royalty visits County Council

Posted on: April 4, 2012

County adopts strategy to prevent catastrophic flooding

Posted on: April 3, 2012

Report highlights performance audit findings

Posted on: March 28, 2012

Councilman Roach schedules 2 Town Hall meetings

Posted on: March 14, 2012

County Council to meet in Frederickson

Posted on: February 29, 2012

Council endorses E-Verify; opposes state legislation

Posted on: February 14, 2012

Council selects McDonald as new chair; Talbert tabbed as vice chair

Posted on: January 10, 2012