Pierce County administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, January 1 in observance of NewYears Day. Normal business hours will resume Thursday, January 2. Emergency services will operate without interruption. Please have safe and happy holiday!

The Pierce County Planning Commission will hold additional meetings on the Frederickson, Mid-County, Parkland-Spanaway-Midland and South Hill community plan updates in early 2020. Two study sessions have been scheduled related to the Centers and Corridors proposal, which would focus growth along Pacific Avenue/SR 7, Meridian/SR 161, 176th Street East, 112th Street East and Canyon Road East. At the Jan. 7, study session, the meeting topic will be information about a concept that would allow the proposed Centers and Corridors rezones to be phased in over time. These study sessions are open to the public. There will be no public testimony. Written public comment will be accepted until March 4 via email to CommunityPlans@piercecountywa.gov or by mail or in person at Pierce County Planning and Public Works, Attn: Long Range Planning, 2401 S 35th St., Suite 2, Tacoma, WA 98409.

The Pierce County Planning Commission will hold additional meetings on the Frederickson, Mid-County, Parkland-Spanaway-Midland and South Hill community plan updates in early 2020. Two study sessions have been scheduled related to the Centers and Corridors proposal, which would focus growth along Pacific Avenue/SR 7, Meridian/SR 161, 176th Street East, 112th Street East and Canyon Road East. At the Jan. 9, study session, the meeting topic will be information about a new approach to regulate design in the proposed Centers and Corridors zones. These study sessions are open to the public. There will be no public testimony. Written public comment will be accepted until March 4 via email to CommunityPlans@piercecountywa.gov or by mail or in person at Pierce County Planning and Public Works, Attn: Long Range Planning, 2401 S 35th St., Suite 2, Tacoma, WA 98409.

Going to the doctor isn’t what it used to be. The “good old days” are gone now and there’s a whole new way of thinking surrounding the doctor-patient relationship. Communication is key in building good relationships with your health care providers and getting the best possible care. Learn to communicate effectively with doctors and other providers. Understand the fresh mindset that healthcare providers have today.

Going to the doctor isn’t what it used to be. The “good old days” are gone now and there’s a whole new way of thinking surrounding the doctor-patient relationship. Communication is key in building good relationships with your health care providers and getting the best possible care. Learn to communicate effectively with doctors and other providers. Understand the fresh mindset that healthcare providers have today.

A voters’ pamphlet and ballot will be mailed together in a single ballot packet to each eligible voter on or before Jan. 24 (military and overseas voters on Jan. 10)