Dear Friends and Neighbors,

As I begin my second term on the County Council and continue as Chair, I want to thank everyone who ever came to testify at a meeting, called me with a concern or e-mailed me with questions. I also want to thank those of you who have taken time out of your busy schedules to volunteer or serve on boards, commissions and ad-hoc committees. You’re an inspiration and it's an honor for me to represent the Mighty 6th District. Your commitment, ideas and dedication have helped accomplish a great deal for Pierce County.

Last November the County Council passed the 2017 budget. I’m proud to say this budget strengthens public safety with five more deputies on the streets, adds additional funds to the Drug Enforcement Fund to supplement drug enforcement operations including the delivery of treatment programs and services. And it also supports our economy with funding to foster growth of the aerospace and agricultural sectors. There are many great projects and upgrades happening in the 6th District this year and I look forward to updating you on all of them.

My door is always open so please contact my office with any questions or concerns about your county government. I look forward to all we will accomplish together in 2017!

Sincerely,

Doug Richardson

Pierce County Council, 6th District

Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The City of Lakewood’s 14th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration is this Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 at the Sharon McGavick Conference Center at Clover Park Technical College. You are invited to attend "The Dream in Person" with featured speaker Cinthia Illan-Vazquez (Daffodil Princess, Act Six Scholar, graduate of Clover Park High School and Whitworth University) and featured performers Morris Northcutt, the Prairie Bells, Harrison Prep School Choir, Reverend Pat Wright and the Total Experience Gospel Choir.

When: Saturday, Jan.14th, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Sharon McGavick Conference Center, Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood

Free admission, free parking

Lakewood’s event flier

Community Discussion on drop boxes

Join Auditor Julie Anderson and Councilmember Richardson for a community discussion on ballot drop boxes.

Mighty 6th Municipalities

The Mighty 6^th District of Pierce County encompasses the incorporated cities of Lakewood and DuPont, as well as the Town of Steilacoom. Along with our office at the County Council office in downtown Tacoma, city and town officials are happy to assist you with local issues. Don’t know where to start with a question, contact us!

LAKEWOOD
Mayor Don Anderson
City Manager John Caulfield
City of Lakewood Councilmembers

DUPONT
Mayor Mike Courts
City Administrator Ted Danek
City of DuPont Councilmembers

STEILACOOM
Mayor Ron Lucas
Town Administrator Paul Loveless
Town of Steilacoom Councilmembers