Posted on: July 8, 2020
Pierce County Council authorizes release of remaining CARES Act funding
The Pierce County Council released the remaining federal CARES Act funding it received to be available for distribution to assist with the response to the COVID-19 public health crisis...
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County Council
Posted on: June 17, 2020
In an effort to develop an action plan to prevent and reduce inequality and injustice, the Pierce County Council passed an emergency resolution to launch a review of the practices and policies of the County’s justice services.
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County Council
Posted on: June 15, 2020
Of this week’s $4.6 million in new CARES allocations, Pierce County directed nearly $3.4 million to the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes funding for expanded testing, investigations and administrative cost...
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County Council
Posted on: June 5, 2020
Pierce County learned today the county’s application to move to Phase 2 was approved by the state Department of Health. The move to the second phase is effective immediately.
“I’m pleased that our residents&rsquo...
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County Council
Posted on: May 5, 2020
The Pierce County Council voted today on Emergency Resolution R2020-35 and Emergency Ordinance 2020-60 setting funding priorities for strategic recovery with the allocation of nearly $158 million of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (...
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County Council
Posted on: April 21, 2020
Today, the Pierce County Council took strong steps to support Pierce County residents and business owners struggling with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Building on the COVID-19 Emergency Small Business Relief Loan Program the Council previously cre...
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County Council
Posted on: March 30, 2020
Today, the Pierce County Council, through Vice Chair Dave Morell, received a letter from Sheriff Paul Pastor withdrawing his retirement.
Councilmember Morell noted that he is appreciative and thankful to Sheriff Pastor for his willingness to reco...
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County Council
Posted on: March 6, 2020
Pierce County Council agenda meeting of March 10, 2020 includes three behavioral health tax related items for Council’s consideration.
Ordinance 2020-24s amends several chapters and sections of the Pierce County Code for a Sales and Use Tax for B...
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County Council
Posted on: January 13, 2020
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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County Council
Posted on: January 9, 2020
A joint Council meeting will be held by Pierce and King County Councils to appoint a representative for the 30th Legislative District seat on Jan. 13 at 1:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Federal Way City Council Chambers, 33325 8th Ave. S. in Fed...
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County Council
Posted on: November 27, 2019
The Pierce County Council will hold an in-district Council meeting at 5 p.m. on Dec. 3, at Thornewood Castle, 8601 North Thorne Lane SW in Lakewood. This in-district meeting will be led by Chair Doug Richardson, Pierce County Council District 6.
Each membe...
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County Council
Posted on: November 18, 2019
Pierce County Council adopts biennial budget, making significant investments in public safety, human services and parks
The over $2.4 billion 2020-2021 biennial budget (Ordinance 2019-86s) was unanimously adopted by the Council, making significant investme...
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County Council
Posted on: October 24, 2019
The Pierce County Council will hold an in-district Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Oct. 29, at Step By Step, 3303 8th Avenue SE in Puyallup. This in-district meeting will be hosted by Councilwoman Pam Roach, Pierce County Council District 2.
Each member of...
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County Council
Posted on: September 25, 2019
The Pierce County Council has begun the process for consideration, review and approval of the 2020-21 biennial budget.
The Council will be holding a series of budget retreats and Committee of the Whole (COW) meetings to review the proposed budget and depar...
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County Council
Posted on: September 19, 2019
The Pierce County Council passed a motion on Tuesday authorizing the Executive to register Pierce County in the National Association of Counties (NACo) Live Healthy prescription discount program!
The NACo Live Healthy prescription discount progra...
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County Council
Posted on: August 13, 2019
Council voted 5-1 on Ordinance 2019-57s, which authorizes the County to collect a portion of the state’s sales and use tax for investments in affordable and supportive housing. There will be no increase to the sales and use tax for the consumer.
“There is ...
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County Council
Posted on: July 23, 2019
The Pierce County Council authorized issuance of limited tax general obligation bonds sufficient to generate $65,000,000, for the construction of the South Sound 911 Public Safety Communications Center at 3580 Pacific Ave. Ordinance 2019-46, which authori...
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County Council
Posted on: July 2, 2019
The Pierce County Council reinforced its commitment to implementing broadband infrastructure and enhanced speed with the adoption of Resolution R2019-74. In this resolution, Council declares desired access speeds of one gigabyte per second in urban areas ...
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County Council
Posted on: June 14, 2019
It’s been more than 40 years, but Pierce County Councilmember Dave Morell still credits Clover Park Technical College with teaching him the key lessons that have guided his life and many careers since. He’s used those lessons to provide an impact to Pierc...
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County Council
Posted on: May 29, 2019
The Broadband Access and Speed study makes recommendations on actions the County can undertake to improve broadband access in the community.
The study’s recommendations include advancing the county’s franchise process, updating County regulations to assist...
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County Council
Posted on: May 7, 2019
After months of public testimony, discussion and negotiation, the Pierce County Council voted 6-1 to approve Ordinance 2019-10s, the Chambers Bay Resort Ground Lease Agreement, as amended. The ordinance will now be sent to Executive Dammeier for signature...
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County Council
Posted on: April 22, 2019
The Pierce County Council seeks applicants to fill one at-large position on the Performance Audit Committee. The Performance Audit Committee studies county programs to improve economy, efficiency and effectiveness.
At-large members serve the publ...
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County Council
Posted on: February 19, 2019
Metro Parks Tacoma has recognized Pierce County Councilmember Marty Campbell for his crucial support of the partnerships that led to the development of the new Eastside Community Center.
On Jan. 28, 2019, the 5-member Board of Park Commissioners ...
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County Council
Posted on: February 14, 2019
The opioid epidemic in Pierce County will take center stage on Friday, Feb. 22 at the second Tacoma-Pierce County Opioid Summit.
The Tacoma-Pierce County Opioid Summit is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Chris Knutzen Hall, Pacific Lutheran Uni...
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County Council
Posted on: November 29, 2018
The Pierce County Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, Nov. 27. to adopt a supplemental budget with funding for homeless youth, courts and abatement.
“Funding projects like Coffee Oasis where homeless youth will be served and provided with the r...
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County Council
Posted on: November 21, 2018
The Pierce County Council voted 6-0 to adopt the County’s 2019 capital and operating budget of $1.08 billion. The new budget takes effect Jan. 1, 2019, pending the County Executive’s signature.
“Council has been making significant investments into behavior...
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County Council
Posted on: October 25, 2018
The Pierce County Council will hold an in-district Council meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 30, in the Lincoln High School Cafeteria, 701 S. 37th St. in Tacoma. This in-district meeting will be chaired by Councilmember Rick Talbert, Pierce County Council District 5...
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County Council
Posted on: October 18, 2018
The Pierce County Council will hold an in-district Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Oct. 23, at the The Dacca Barn, 2820 54th Ave. E in Fife. This in-district meeting will be chaired by Councilwoman Pam Roach, Pierce County Council District 2.
Each member o...
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County Council
Posted on: October 2, 2018
The Pierce County Council unanimously passed Ordinance 2018-57s which amends the adopted 2015 Shoreline Master Program (SMP) regulations and guidelines to be consistent with state regulations.
The legislature required in 2003 that all counties update their...
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County Council
Posted on: September 19, 2018
The Pierce County Council will hold an in-district Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 25, at the Elk Plain Grange, 21817 Mountain Highway East in Spanaway. This in-district meeting will be chaired by Councilmember Jim McCune, Pierce County Council Dist...
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County Council
Posted on: September 5, 2018
The Pierce County Council is holding an in-district Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Sept. 11, in the Peninsula High School Auditorium, 14105 Purdy Dr. NW in Gig Harbor.
Each member of the Pierce County Council hosts at least one in-district meeting each ye...
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County Council
Posted on: August 28, 2018
Council voted 6-0 on Ordinance 2018-56 which amends a proviso in the 2018 budget, authorizing the release of $500,000 for crisis recovery center construction. The initial funding for the center was proposed by Executive Dammeier and adopted by th...
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County Council
Posted on: July 12, 2018
The Pierce County Council will review Ordinance 2018-51, the Family-Wage Jobs Credit Program, at the Rules and Operations Committee on Monday, July 16 at 10 a.m.
If the ordinance passes out of the Rules and Operations Committee, it will be presented to the...
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County Council
Posted on: January 17, 2017
The seven-member Pierce County Council has elected its leadership and made assignments on Council committees and other boards and commissions.
In last week’s Council meeting, Pierce County Councilmember Doug Richardson was re-elected Council ch...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: December 1, 2016
The Pierce County Council will hold an In-District Council meeting in District 5 at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 6, at the Salishan Family Investment Center, 1724 E. 44 St., Room 101 in Tacoma. This in-district meeting will be chaired by Councilmember Rick Talbert. ...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: November 29, 2016
After months of negotiation and discussion, the Pierce County Council voted unanimously to adopt the County’s 2017 operating and capital budgets. The new budget will take effect Jan. 1, 2017.
A large focus of the 2017 budget is public safety, c...
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County Council
Posted on: November 8, 2016
The Pierce County Council’s Community Development Committee will hear a resolution that articulates the County’s focus and efforts to manage growth in the central urban growth area.
During the committee meeting on Monday, No...
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County Council
Posted on: October 13, 2016
The Pierce County Council is encouraging the public to provide feedback on a proposed ordinance that restricts fireworks in the County.
County Ordinance 2016-39s would amend Pierce County Code limiting the days and hours when fireworks may be sold and ...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: September 27, 2016
The Pierce County Council will hold an In-District Council meeting in District 2 at 5p.m. on Oct. 4, at Fife City Hall, 5411 23rd Street East in Fife. This in-district meeting will be chaired by Councilmember Joyce McDonald.
Each member of the Pierce C...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: September 7, 2016
The Pierce County Council Community Development and Performance Audit Committees in a joint meeting will receive a presentation on outcomes and recommendations from the Agricultural Resource Land (ARL) Study that was commissioned by the council.
Barney...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: February 10, 2016
In an effort to make government more accessible, the Pierce County Council brings its weekly meeting to various locations across the County several times each year.
Residents are invited to attend when Councilmember Connie Ladenburg hosts the Council...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: January 13, 2016
Pierce County Councilmember Doug Richardson has been elected as council chair for 2016. The seven-member body voted for leadership positions at the council’s Jan. 12 weekly meeting. Voting for committee leadership will occur at the Jan. 19 council meeting...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: January 12, 2016
Transportation For America has selected Pierce County Councilmember Derek Young to participate in the 2016 Transportation Leadership Academy.
The yearlong training academy focuses on teaching local leaders about performance measurements to better asse...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: December 15, 2015
Businesses must be licensed and meet county and state requirements
The County Council this afternoon repealed its de facto ban on marijuana production and sales in unincorporated areas. The bill changes the conditional use permit process by eliminating...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: December 2, 2015
Program designed to reduce the number of people in jail with mental illness
The Pierce County Council yesterday passed a resolution announcing support for the national “Stepping Up” initiative. The program will be employed to reduce the number of peopl...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: November 17, 2015
Former Gig Harbor Mayor Gretchen Wilbert passed away last weekend. She served from 1990 through 2006. In response, Pierce County Council Member Derek Young issued this statement:
“On Sunday, we lost a true visionary and leader with the passing of Mayor...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: November 10, 2015
During the Pierce County Council’s budget debate at their Nov. 10 meeting, the body adopted an amendment that would create a special fund to enforce state and county marijuana laws. Councilmember Joyce McDonald – a vehement opponent of legalizing marijuan...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: November 10, 2015
During budget debate at the Nov. 10 meeting of the Pierce County Council, the body adopted an amendment that funds the creation of a Sheriff’s unit dedicated solely to property crimes. It’s a measure which Councilmember Rick Talbert has been fighting on b...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: November 10, 2015
After July 1, 2016, unlicensed marijuana sales operations in unincorporated Pierce County will be in violation of the law. Now that a budget amendment authored by Councilmember Doug Richardson has been adopted, those caught breaking the law after the cuto...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: October 29, 2015
County Executive Pat McCarthy has announced the hiring of Tiffany Speir as Director of Government Relations for Pierce County. Speir, formerly with the South Sound Military and Communities Partnership (SSMCP), has worked in Pierce County for the last seve...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: October 19, 2015
The Pierce County Council has updated its list of upcoming meetings held in locations around the county in an effort to make government more accessible.
The Council, which normally meets Tuesdays in the County-City Building in downtown Tacoma, will hol...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: September 22, 2015
Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy detailed her budget proposal before the County Council Tuesday, highlighting an expanded economy, improved customer services and an investment in what she termed the “moral center” of government.
Her 2016 budget pro...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: September 9, 2015
The Pierce County Council will hold upcoming meetings in Eatonville, Buckley and Tacoma as part of its effort to make government more accessible to more people.
The Council, which normally meets Tuesdays in the County-City Building in downtown Tacoma, ...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: August 28, 2015
On Friday, Aug. 28, Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy notified members of the County Council that she was vetoing the Council’s passage of a county comprehensive plan for the second time, citing concern over an amendment that would allow larger scale r...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: August 7, 2015
The National Association of Counties (NACo) has named Pierce County Councilmember Derek Young as the newest member of its Health Steering Committee. The organization, which represents county governments nationwide, made the announcement following its 2015...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: July 27, 2015
By July 1, 2016, all unlicensed marijuana sales operations in unincorporated Pierce County – medical and recreational – must close. That message has been delivered to county landlords, business owners and operators whose establishments involve the burgeon...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: July 23, 2015
In response to the growing behavioral health crisis facing Pierce County, Councilmembers Connie Ladenburg and Derek Young have introduced a resolution calling for an audit of the County’s mental health resources.
“We know that we have a mental health c...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: July 23, 2015
The Pierce County Council will hold a special meeting in DuPont at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 27, to recognize the retirement of U.S. Army Col. H. Charles Hodges as well as conduct regular council business. Col. Hodges has served as commander of Joint Base Le...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: July 17, 2015
After Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy vetoed the comprehensive plan passed by the County Council on June 30, 2015, Councilmember Rick Talbert (5th District) issued the following statement regarding two amendments cited as the primary reason for the v...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: July 16, 2015
After learning that Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy vetoed the county’s comprehensive plan, passed unanimously by the County Council on June 30, Council Chair Dan Roach issued the following statement:
“I am surprised that the executive chose to re...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: July 14, 2015
U.S. Army officials announced last week that Joint Base Lewis-McCord will reduce troop strength by 1,250, a number that is much lower than previously proposed.
“The reduced personnel drawdown is great news for Pierce County and District 6,” said Counci...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: July 10, 2015
In response to the Pierce County Auditor’s announcement that an effort by county resident Jerry Gibbs calling for a vote on the county’s proposed General Services building has collected enough signatures to qualify for the November 2015 ballot, Pierce Cou...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: May 27, 2015
Leaders of Pierce County and the cities of University Place and Lakewood have agreed to work together to develop a trail through the scenic Chambers Creek Canyon.
The two cities have already approved the agreement. With the Pierce County Council’s unan...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: May 13, 2015
Just as doctors recommend annual physicals for their patients, the U.S. Coast Guard also insists on ferry boat inspections every two years.
One of Pierce County’s two ferries, the M/V Steilacoom II, will motor into dry dock on June 1 for its biennial i...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: May 6, 2015
The American Heart Association has presented its Gold Achievement Award to Pierce County. The award, given to Councilmember Rick Talbert during the organization’s annual breakfast on May 5, recognizes employers who champion the health of their employees b...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: May 6, 2015
At least every 10 years since it was first adopted in 1981, the Pierce County Council is required to call for a Charter Review Commission to examine the effectiveness of the county’s governing document.
In accordance with Resolution 2015-14, Pierce Co...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: April 23, 2015
Pierce County residents looking to give back to their communities have ample opportunities to volunteer, especially in the 5th Council District that extends from South Tacoma to 160th Street E. in Spanaway and east-west from Interstate 5 to Woodland Avenu...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: April 22, 2015
The Pierce County Council and the Tacoma City Council have issued proclamations designating April 26th as Domestic Violence Awareness Day in Pierce County and the City of Tacoma. April 26, 2015, marks the twelfth anniversary of the tragic murder of Crysta...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: April 21, 2015
Leaders from South Sound 911 and members of the Pierce County Council will provide briefings about the agency’s plan to build a new public safety communications center at upcoming public meetings around the county. Voters in Pierce County authorized the p...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: April 20, 2015
Pierce County officials are applauding the state legislature for passing a bill that aligns ferry system funding increases with inflation. Prior to Senate Bill 5307, revenue streams to county ferry systems were largely dependent on available state gas-tax...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: April 9, 2015
Now that the County has finished moving its online charter and code to Code Publishing, a Seattle-based Codification company, citizens and county staff will see and experience increased functionality provided through the new site. The overall responsibili...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: April 3, 2015
Members of the County Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday, March 31, proclaiming April 6-12 “National Public Health Week” in Pierce County. The measure is part of a broader effort to designate National Public Health Week across the country, ...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: April 1, 2015
Citing their respect and admiration for all Vietnam-era military veterans, members of the Pierce County Council unanimously adopted resolution R2015-39 at their March 31 meeting.
“So much was asked of our service members at a time when nobody could hav...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: March 31, 2015
Amid a sea of yellow taffeta and silver tiaras, members of the Pierce County Council honored the 82nd Annual Daffodil Festival Tuesday and recognized the good work done by its ambassadors, members of the Royal Court.
Twenty-three Daffodil Princesses jo...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: March 30, 2015
Pierce County Council Chair Dan Roach is proposing an ordinance that aims to accomplish what a private citizen has come under fire for trying to do: give the taxpayers a voice in the multi-million dollar decision to construct a new general services buildi...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: March 11, 2015
Pierce County has two new award-winning community volunteers.
On Tuesday, March 10, the County Council recognized the special efforts and contributions of the recipient of the Volunteer of the Year award, Alan Hughes, and the recipient of the Special A...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: March 3, 2015
Councilmember Dan Roach, who chairs the Pierce County Council, has announced he’ll be proposing a resolution that would direct the county prosecutor’s office to drop a recently-filed lawsuit against a Pierce County resident.
The prosecutor filed a laws...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: February 5, 2015
Zoe Cardwell was born with five severe heart defects, but the 16-year-old Puyallup resident considers herself one of the lucky ones.
“Congenital heart defects are all around us. You hear it in the stories of student athletes who have died with an undis...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: January 26, 2015
Members of the Pierce County Council's Community Development Committee have scheduled four meetings around the county to gather public input on changes to proposed shoreline development guidelines required by the state.
These meetings will address 18 a...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: January 13, 2015
Pierce County Councilmember Dan Roach has been re-elected as Council chair for 2015. The seven-member body voted for leadership positions and assignments on Council committees and other boards and commissions at the Council’s Jan. 13 weekly meeting.
Co...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: January 13, 2015
Members of the Pierce County Council voted unanimously in favor of a resolution declaring January 2015 to be Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
The measured, passed at the Jan. 13 Council meeting, calls human trafficking a form of modern-day slavery an...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: January 9, 2015
Three members of the Pierce County Council are hosting a public forum to provide local residents with another opportunity to learn about the proposed general services building currently under consideration. The meeting – arranged by Councilmembers Connie ...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: January 8, 2015
Pierce County Council Chair Dan Roach says he’s pleased with the governor’s appointment of Carol Gregory to fill the vacant 30th District seat in the state House of Representatives. That position has been open since the death of former Rep. Roger Freeman,...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: January 6, 2015
One day after raising his right hand and taking the oath of office, new Pierce County Councilmember Derek Young says he’s humbled and excited to serve his constituents in the 7th Council District.
At the first council meeting of the New Year on Tuesday...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: December 8, 2014
Members of the Pierce County Council want to meet with the King County Council so they can jointly decide who to appoint to the vacant 30th District seat in the state House of Representatives.
Pierce County Council members have expressed a strong desi...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: December 5, 2014
The Pierce County Council holds at least one of its regular Tuesday meetings in each of the seven council districts each year. The final stop on the 2014 tour will be at the new Parkland/Spanaway Sheriff’s precinct on Dec. 9 at 5:30 p.m. The address is 14...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: November 26, 2014
The Pierce County Council will hold its regular Tuesday meeting in Puyallup on Dec. 2. The meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. at Puyallup City Hall in the Williams Stoner Council Chambers (5th floor), 333 South Meridian in Puyallup (click here for a map...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: November 18, 2014
After months of negotiation and discussion, members of the Pierce County Council voted unanimously Monday, Nov. 17 to adopt the county’s 2015 budget. The new budget takes effect Jan. 1 and, among other things, will devote more resources to public safety a...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: October 27, 2014
This week, the Pierce County Council will hold its regular Tuesday meeting on Fox Island in the 7th Council District. The county charter directs the council to hold a number of its weekly meetings at various locations throughout the district to give count...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: October 9, 2014
The Pierce County Council has scheduled 10 public meetings as it considers spending priorities for the 2015 budget.
Council members will soon conclude a series of retreats at which they learned about the specifics of the 2015 budget proposal submitted...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: October 9, 2014
The Pierce County Council will hold its regular Tuesday meeting in Ashford on Oct. 14 as part of an effort to reach out to county residents who may not otherwise be able to attend the weekly meetings in Tacoma. The Ashford meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the ...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: October 6, 2014
In an effort to involve more citizens in government, the Pierce County Council will relocate its regular Tuesday meeting to Lakewood tomorrow evening. The meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. in Lakewood City Hall.
“The Pierce County Charter requires u...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: September 9, 2014
Pierce County Council Member Connie Ladenburg has joined over 60 municipal leaders, including Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, in calling on Washington’s governor to soon implement a clean fuels standard. In an open letter sent to Governor Inslee, the ele...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: September 9, 2014
Citizens who live in northwestern Pierce County will have two upcoming opportunities to learn more about the expected benefits and get an update on planning for next year’s U.S. Open golf tournament. The county will hold two meetings – one in Tacoma and a...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: September 3, 2014
Having a child diagnosed with cancer is arguably one of the most devastating things that can happen to a family. That’s why members of the Pierce County Council wanted to help draw attention to the battle against childhood cancer by officially designating...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: August 20, 2014
Members of the Pierce County Council voted on Aug. 19 to increase the fees for connecting to the sanitary sewer system to help pay for the ongoing expansion of the Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in University Place.
“This increase i...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: August 4, 2014
Proposed Ordinance 2014-59, which will be considered by the County Council’s Rules and Operations Committee on Aug. 11, would allow non-represented employees to challenge, grieve or appeal a supervisor's performance evaluation – a right that represented e...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: July 23, 2014
The Pierce County Council voted Tuesday, July 22, to clarify that a new ordinance is intended to ban overnight parking by tractor-trailers, not other large vehicles.
Astute constituents realized that legislation approved on July 15 had unintentionally ...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: July 16, 2014
After removing a provision dealing with increased parking fines in general, members of the Pierce County Council voted 6-1 to restrict the parking of semi trailers along the roadside in certain areas of the county at night.
Citing safety concerns for p...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: June 30, 2014
Now that the 2014 U.S. Open in Pinehurst, N.C., has concluded, all eyes in the golf world are now turned to University Place’s Chamber Bay Golf Course. As part of its ongoing community outreach efforts, the Pierce County Council will hold an in-district m...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: June 6, 2014
The 1,806 square miles that comprise Pierce County can make it daunting for residents to travel all the way to Tacoma to attend a regular meeting of the County Council, so council members are holding a series of regular meetings around the county.
The ...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: May 14, 2014
The Pierce County Council has designated the week of May 19-23 as “Juror Appreciation Week.”
Resolution 2014-55, unanimously approved on Tuesday, May 13, points to the right to trial by a jury of one’s peers as an important and unique part of the American ...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: April 24, 2014
Calling it a crime with consequences that devastate communities, members of the Pierce County Council adopted a joint resolution designating April 26, 2014, as Domestic Violence Awareness Day.
Joint Council-Executive Resolution R2014-49, approved durin...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: March 3, 2014
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was updated April 2 to reflect the Council's decision to delay final action and hold more public hearings in the summer.
The Pierce County Council seeks public input as it prepares to update its shoreline development regulatio...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: February 26, 2014
The Pierce County Council has voted to toughen the rules for abandoned or blighted properties in unincorporated areas in an effort to protect neighborhoods.
The Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday, Feb. 25, to close gaps in the county’s regulatory authority t...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: December 19, 2013
Construction begins Thursday on a $16 million project that will reduce the risk of floods throughout the Puyallup River valley, create new habitat for salmon and produce more than 230 local jobs.
Federal, state and local leaders will gather for a grou...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: November 27, 2013
Next week's regular meeting of the Pierce County Council will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at a fire station in Parkland.
The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 61, located at 100 S. 114th St., Parkland.
The Co...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: November 22, 2013
Pierce County took another step toward completing the popular Foothills Trail with the purchase this week of commercial land near South Prairie.
The county bought approximately 59,000 square feet of the South Prairie RV Park from Dwight Partin for $1,0...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: July 31, 2013
The Pierce County Council is scheduled to consider an ordinance that protects shooting ranges from noise and nuisance actions during an Aug. 13 meeting in Orting.
The Council, which normally meets Tuesdays in its chambers in the County-City Building in...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: July 9, 2013
The Verizon Foundation has awarded $6,433 to the Family Justice Center Foundation Fund with the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation to fund mental health counseling and support groups for clients of the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center. The Verizon Fo...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: July 3, 2013
If you missed last week’s U.S. Open presentation to the Pierce County Council, it can be viewed at various times on PCTV and online any time.
The one-hour presentation on June 27 featured Danny Sink, the United States Golf Association’s on-site champ...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: July 2, 2013
The Pierce County Council unanimously voted Tuesday, July 2, to delay the start of the marijuana market until state licensing rules are set and the county adopts permanent zoning regulations.
Last fall, Washington state voters approved Initiative 502, ...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: July 2, 2013
The Pierce County Council filled two key vacancies in the community on Tuesday, July 2.
First, the Council voted 7-0 to appoint Kevin McCann as a judge on the Pierce County District Court bench. McCann, who has served the county as a deputy prosecutor ...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: May 17, 2013
Pierce County Councilmember Stan Flemming and University Place City Councilmember Javier Figueroa have been elected to leadership positions with the Rainier Communications Commission, which advises local jurisdictions on telecommunications issues and tele...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: May 17, 2013
Pierce County residents are invited to celebrate the completion of a series of projects along the 112th Street East corridor from 18th Avenue East to 86th Avenue East with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 29.
The ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. at the...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: April 25, 2013
The Pierce County Council will hold upcoming meetings in Graham, North Tacoma and Parkland as part of its practice of taking government on the road.
The Council, which normally meets Tuesdays in its chambers in the County-City Building in downtown Tac...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: February 15, 2013
Pierce County residents are invited to celebrate the completion of a new crosswalk in Key Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Feb. 27 at the Key Center Fire Station No. 46, 8911 Key Peninsula Highway KPN.
Pierce County installed a new mid-...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: January 15, 2013
The Pierce County Council opened its 2013 work on Tuesday, Jan. 15, by welcoming the return of one member and adding three new faces.
Joyce McDonald (District 2) took the oath of office after winning a second four-year term last November. The Council t...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: November 30, 2012
The Pierce County Council will hold its Dec. 4 regular meeting in the Northeast Tacoma area as part of its practice of taking government on the road.
The Council, which normally meets Tuesdays in its chambers in the County-City Building in downtown Tac...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: November 26, 2012
The Pierce County Council will hold its Nov. 27 regular meeting in the Summit/Midland area as part of its practice of taking government on the road.
The Council, which normally meets Tuesdays in its chambers in the County-City Building in downtown Taco...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: November 14, 2012
The Pierce County Council voted Tuesday, Nov. 13, to adopt a "responsible and fiscally sound" budget for 2013 that reduces general-government spending.
The budget, approved on a 7-0 vote, did not include a cost-of-living adjustment for employ...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: November 7, 2012
The Pierce County Council is set to approve a 2013 budget that trims spending while protecting core public safety services.
In public meetings on Nov. 5-6, the Council voted to make a number of adjustments to the budget proposal submitted in September ...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: October 16, 2012
Monday Oct 15 2012 12:51 PM
The Pierce County Council will hold at least eight public hearings over the next two weeks to ask questions and discuss key spending areas before it adopts a 2013 budget.
The Council will start its Committee of the Whole ...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: April 20, 2012
Friday Apr 20 2012 9:37 AM
The Pierce County Council will hold upcoming meetings in Lakebay, Puyallup and Spanaway as part of its practice of taking government on the road.
The Council, which normally meets Tuesdays in its chambers in the County-Cit...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: April 4, 2012
Wednesday Apr 04 2012 2:54 PM
Members of the Daffodil Festival's 2012 royal court visited the Pierce County Council yesterday to mark the 79th year that the festival has heralded the coming of spring to Pierce County.
Councilmembers heard from princ...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: April 3, 2012
The Pierce County Council voted Tuesday, April 3, to create a flood district that protects lives, homes, businesses and the entire regional economy from a catastrophic loss.
On a 5-2 vote, the Council approved the creation of a Flood Control Zone Distr...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: March 28, 2012
The Pierce County Performance Audit Committee has released its 2011 Annual Report, which focuses on Juvenile Court, the Criminal Justice Dashboard, Human Resources and natural resource lands management.
"Performance audits provide our citizens goo...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: March 14, 2012
Wednesday Mar 14 2012 2:45 PM
Pierce County Councilman Dan Roach will hold two Town Hall meetings this month to discuss the proposed Flood Control Zone District and other local topics of interest.
The District 1 councilman will hold meetings:
Wed...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: February 29, 2012
Wednesday Feb 29 2012 10:43 AM
The Pierce County Council will hold its March 6 meeting in Frederickson.
The Council, which normally meets Tuesdays in its chambers in the County-City Building in downtown Tacoma, holds at least one meeting a year in e...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: February 14, 2012
Tuesday Feb 14 2012 3:37 PM
The Pierce County Council is sending a message to the Washington Legislature: Don't take away the county's ability to protect local jobs for legal residents, said Councilmember Dick Muri.
The seven-member Council voted un...Read on...
County Council
Posted on: January 10, 2012
Pierce County Councilmembers voted Tuesday, Jan. 10 to select veteran lawmaker Joyce McDonald (District 2) as Council Chair for 2012.
In a demonstration of bipartisan cooperation, the Republican-led Council also selected Democrat Rick Talbert (District...Read on...
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