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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.

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Pierce County Council approves hazard pay for grocery workers

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Emergent needs addressed in first round of ARPA allocations by Pierce County Council

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Former U.S. Attorney Brian Moran to lead independent investigation

Posted on: April 13, 2021

Pierce County Council approves $4 million to help small business

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Pierce County Council committed to helping businesses amid rollback

Posted on: April 12, 2021

Recognizing public health workers and royalty

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Pierce County Council moves forward with independent investigation

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Pierce County commits to reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Posted on: March 23, 2021

Pierce County Council requests independent investigation

Posted on: March 23, 2021

Pierce County Council gathering information on incident involving Sheriff

Posted on: March 22, 2021

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Posted on: March 19, 2021

Pierce County ready to distribute American Rescue Plan Act funds

Posted on: March 10, 2021

Pierce County Council celebrates women leaders

Posted on: March 9, 2021
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Sustainability 2030 Plan update before Council

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Posted on: January 26, 2021

Pierce County Council elects 2021 leadership, welcomes new members

Posted on: January 5, 2021

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Posted on: January 4, 2021

Pierce County Council passes behavioral health sales tax increase

Posted on: December 22, 2020

Ordinance to terminate local public health department agreement fails in tie vote

Posted on: December 15, 2020

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Posted on: December 11, 2020

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Posted on: November 19, 2020

More help coming to small businesses through CARES Act funds

Posted on: November 19, 2020

Pierce County Council extends CARES Act relief to support restaurants, food banks

Posted on: November 17, 2020

Pierce County Council begins mid-biennial budget adjustment review

Posted on: November 16, 2020

Approval of community plan updates set stage for growth in Pierce County

Posted on: October 30, 2020

Pierce County Council reallocates CARES Act funds to save jobs, help residents

Posted on: October 6, 2020

Wheeled all-terrain vehicles allowed on more unincorporated roadways starting Jan. 1, 2021

Posted on: October 6, 2020

Undersheriff Brent Bomkamp appointed sheriff by Pierce County Council

Posted on: October 1, 2020

Recognizing Pierce County trailblazer and icon Harold Moss

Posted on: September 22, 2020

Pierce County Council increases funds for Commercial Rent and Mortgage Assistance Program

Posted on: September 15, 2020

Pierce County Council dedicates $5.5 million in CARES Act monies to local schools

Posted on: August 25, 2020

Pierce County Council establishes youth and young adult jobs program

Posted on: August 12, 2020

Pierce County Council expands support to help more local business

Posted on: August 7, 2020

Pierce County Council authorizes release of remaining CARES Act funding

Posted on: July 8, 2020

Council passes resolution to launch review of justice services

Posted on: June 17, 2020
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Pierce County allocates CARES funding to scale up COVID testing, support for affordable housing

Posted on: June 15, 2020

Pierce County approved to move to Phase 2 of Safe Start order

Posted on: June 5, 2020

Pierce County Council votes to allocate $158 million in CARES Act funding

Posted on: May 5, 2020

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Posted on: April 21, 2020

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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

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Posted on: November 18, 2019

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Posted on: November 5, 2019

Developers share with Human Services Committee obstacles to building affordable housing

Posted on: October 24, 2019

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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

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Pierce County Council approves accessing state dollars

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Posted on: July 23, 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

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Posted on: May 22, 2019

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Posted on: January 17, 2017

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Posted on: December 1, 2016

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Posted on: November 29, 2016

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

Posted on: October 13, 2016

County Council Meeting to be held in Fife

Posted on: September 27, 2016

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Posted on: September 7, 2016

Pierce County Council chooses new leadership for 2016

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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

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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

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

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Posted on: August 25, 2015

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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

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

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

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Dan Roach statement on General Services Building referendum

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Posted on: May 11, 2015

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Posted on: May 6, 2015

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Posted on: May 6, 2015

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Posted on: April 23, 2015

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Posted on: April 22, 2015

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Posted on: April 20, 2015

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

Posted on: April 14, 2015

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Daffodil royalty descends on the Pierce County Council

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