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Posted on: May 17, 2013

Flemming, Figueroa elected to leadership of Rainier Communications Commission

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... Read on...

Posted on: May 17, 2013

Celebrate completion of 112th Street East projects on May 29

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... Read on...

Posted on: April 25, 2013

Council schedules in-district meetings in 3 communities

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... Read on...

Posted on: February 15, 2013

Celebrate completion of Key Center crosswalk Feb. 27

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... Read on...

Posted on: January 15, 2013

4 County Council members start terms

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... Read on...

Posted on: November 30, 2012

Council to hold Dec. 4 meeting in Northeast Tacoma

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... Read on...

Posted on: November 26, 2012

Council to hold Nov. 27 meeting in Summit/Midland

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... Read on...

Posted on: November 14, 2012

County Council adopts responsible, balanced budget for 2013

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... Read on...

Posted on: November 7, 2012

Council ready to approve 2013 budget on Nov. 13

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... Read on...

Posted on: October 16, 2012

County Council sets hearings for 2013 budget

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... Read on...

Posted on: April 20, 2012

Council schedules district meetings in 3 communities

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... Read on...

Posted on: April 4, 2012

Daffodil Festival royalty visits County Council

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... Read on...

Posted on: April 3, 2012

County adopts strategy to prevent catastrophic flooding

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... Read on...

Posted on: March 28, 2012

Report highlights performance audit findings

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... Read on...

Posted on: March 14, 2012

Councilman Roach schedules 2 Town Hall meetings

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... Read on...

Posted on: February 29, 2012

County Council to meet in Frederickson

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... Read on...

Posted on: February 14, 2012

Council endorses E-Verify; opposes state legislation

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... Read on...

Posted on: January 10, 2012

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

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... Read on...