These post-election audits are authorized under RCW 29A.60.170. The purpose of the audit is to compare a manual count of ballots to the machine count for randomly selected batches.

The Pierce County Planning Commission will consider proposed updates to the Parkland-Spanaway-Midland Community Plan at two public meetings in August. There will be an informational open house prior to each meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. where attendees can view displays and talk to Pierce County staff. The first meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 C St. S, Tacoma, WA 98444. Verbal and written comment will be accepted. Written comment will also be accepted at www.piercecountywa.gov/cpupdate. The second meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Pierce County Annex, 2401 S 35th St.,Tacoma, WA 98409. After considering public testimony and amendments proposed by commission members, the Planning Commission will submit its final recommendation on the plan to the Pierce County Council. The council will then set and hold hearings, determine whether to adopt the proposed changes for the plan, and set an effective date for the final plan.

The canvassing board meets to determine the validity of ballots, determine voter intent, review vote totals, certify the election and to conduct recounts. Meetings of the Canvassing Board are open public meetings.

The canvassing board meets to determine the validity of ballots, determine voter intent, review vote totals, certify the election and to conduct recounts. Meetings of the Canvassing Board are open public meetings.

The Planning Commission was originally scheduled to make its final recommendation on the proposed changes to the Frederickson, South Hill, Mid-County, and Parkland-Spanaway-Midland community plans at the Aug. 21 meeting. This meeting will now be used to continue discussions about the plans and hear any additional public testimony. The commission will now make its final recommendation on each plan, associated development regulations, and amendments to the Pierce County Comprehensive Plan at public meetings on Nov. 6 and 7. Check the calendar for details.