The Pierce County Council’s Committee of the Whole passed an amended version of the County Executive’s proposed summer supplemental to the 2024-2025 Biennial Budget out of Committee with a do-pass recommendation on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Proposed Ordinance No. O2024-543s now heads to the full Council for a public hearing and final action. What: Public Hearing on […]
Serve on the Pierce County Veterans Advisory Board
Are you a veteran passionate about making a difference in the lives of fellow veterans in Pierce County? The Veterans Advisory Board (VAB) may be the perfect opportunity for you to turn that passion into action. Pierce County is looking for volunteers to fill two upcoming vacancies on the VAB to help make a difference […]
County Council Launches New Budget Website for 2024-2025 Biennial Budget
The Pierce County Council is excited to announce the launch of a new website dedicated to the 2024-2025 Biennial Budget. This platform is designed to enhance fiscal transparency and accessibility, providing residents with comprehensive insights into the county’s biennial budget and priorities. The site breaks the biennial budget down by Council priority areas, making information […]
Council Approves Temporary Housing Communities Ordinance for Referral to Community Development and Environment Committee
On Tuesday, July 16, the Pierce County Council approved its consent agenda containing Proposal O2024-540, an ordinance adopting interim amendments to three chapters in the Pierce County Code (PCC) to eliminate regulatory barriers for Temporary Housing Communities, or THCs, in unincorporated Pierce County. A similar proposal came before Council as Proposal O2024-538 on Tuesday, July […]
Pierce County Council to Consider Interim Ordinance to Remove Barriers to Emergency Shelters
Pierce County is currently facing a public health and safety emergency with respect to homelessness. The 2024 Point-in-Time Count exposed a 23% year-over-year increase in homelessness, with 30% living unsheltered. The closure of the FOB (Forward Operating Base) Hope Veterans Village, the county’s only sanctioned veteran’s tent encampment, will further heighten the need for emergency […]
Council Statement on the Loss of Tacoma City Council Member Catherine Ushka
The Pierce County Council is deeply saddened to hear about the loss of our friend and governing partner, Catherine Ushka. She was a dedicated and passionate community leader, and her unwavering commitment to public service has left an indelible mark on our community. Her legacy of service will continue to shape and inspire us for […]
Council’s CDEC to Hold Public Hearing on Amendments to Executive’s Preferred Alternative to Comprehensive Plan Update Approach
Pierce County is gearing up for its 2024 Comprehensive Plan (plan) update, a process mandated by state law under the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA). To balance the plan and better understand the benefits and trade-offs of different approaches, Pierce County has studied three options: You have an opportunity to share your perspective on […]
Ending Homelessness: Pierce County Council Charts Path Towards Unified Regional Approach
In March 2022, Pierce County took a significant step in the fight against homelessness by officially adopting a Comprehensive Plan to End Homelessness (CPEH). This plan, comprised of six crucial goals, prioritizes the formation of a Unified Regional Approach, or URA. The CPEH defines a URA as a coordinating system with a shared vision and operating structure […]
Pierce County Council chooses council leadership for 2024
The Pierce County Council elected to retain its 2023 bipartisan leadership group to serve as Council leadership in 2024 during its first regular meeting of the year, held on Tuesday, Jan. 2. For 2024, Councilmember Ryan Mello (District 4) will continue to serve as Council Chair, Councilmember Marty Campbell (District 5) will continue to serve […]