Today marks the 100th day of Executive Ryan Mello’s service in his new role at Pierce County. Prior to his election last November, Mello served as Chair of the Pierce County Council. “Our Forward Together agenda is all about building communities that are safe, welcoming and connected,” Mello said. “With the uncertainty of everything happening […]
Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center selected for $6 million award to prevent evictions
Pierce County Human Services is awarding approximately $6.3 million to Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center (MCFHC) for administering the Eviction Prevention Program for two years, starting this summer. MCFHC is a By and For Organization known for providing high quality services to marginalized populations and have exceeded contract expectations for households served. Currently, 97% […]
Pierce County selected for national program to increase housing supply
Pierce County announced today it has been selected for the second national cohort of Counties for Housing Solutions (C4HS), a program from the National Association of Counties (NACo) and Smart Growth America, designed to increase housing supply in urban counties. “Pierce County is excited to be just one of six counties selected to participate in this national program,” said […]
Free electric upgrades available for households to reduce energy consumption
Pierce County Human Services is using funding from the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) grant to expand access to energy-efficient home upgrades for low- to moderate-income households in unincorporated areas of the county. The funds will support rebates and incentive programs for home electrification upgrades such as high-efficiency heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, induction cooking […]
Pierce County hosts free resource fairs and film screenings
In celebration of Community Action Month and Older Americans Month, Pierce County Human Services will host two free events this May, featuring resource fairs and public screenings of the award-winning documentary, “Cooked: Survival by Zip Code.” The events aim to spark community dialogue around poverty, racial disparities, and disaster preparedness. Both gatherings will feature a […]
Pierce County Superior Court jury pay pilot program closing soon
Superior Court is announcing that the jury pay pilot program is coming to a close. The pilot, which commenced on Oct. 14, 2024, and saw jurors earning $100 per day instead of the customary $10 per day, had its last juror summons sent out the week of March 3. The last trials with jurors participating […]
Tacoma Licensing office will be closed March 31 to facilitate move to new location
The Tacoma Licensing office is relocating to a new address in University Place. Starting April 1, 2025, the office will open at 2310 Mildred St W, Ste 119, University Place, WA 98466. To accommodate the move, the office will close on Monday, March 31, 2025, and will reopen on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, with its […]
Mello directive promotes public safety and trust by clarifying County immigration enforcement policy
In response to questions arising from federal policy changes and actions regarding immigration enforcement, Pierce County Executive Ryan N. Mello issued an executive directive today that creates guidelines and procedures for County employees. The directive ensures executive branch departments share guidance for how to comply with state and federal immigration enforcement laws. Federal law is clear that […]
Pierce County awarded $500,000 grant for eelgrass monitoring project
Pierce County Planning & Public Works (PPW) has been awarded a $500,000 grant to help advance eelgrass monitoring along Pierce County shorelines. Eelgrass (Zostera marina) is a primary indicator of ecosystem health for the Puget Sound’s marine nearshore habitat because it sustains diverse food webs, creates complex habitat for fish and wildlife, and is highly […]