Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. Nearly 420 blogs later, it’s time to put down the pen and end my weekly messages to you. My goal in writing every week was to give you some context for what was happening in our world, provide a window into my work, and mostly to highlight the work of […]
How it’s made
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. For nearly 40 episodes, I’ve been taking Pierce County residents behind the scenes to see you and the amazing work you do to serve them. Featuring you has been one of the most fun and rewarding things about my work as Executive. The finished videos are always incredible! There is so […]
Thankfulness
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. This is my final time to address you about this holiday that encourages us to take stock of our lives – and choose to be thankful. In many ways, this has been a challenging year for me personally. We lost my father-in-law at 87 years old last August. Amid the […]
Becoming reality
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. Grabbing a shovel and helping turn the dirt that will become the Good Neighbor Village was a fantastic way to begin the holiday season. We are a week away from the day our nation sets aside to be thankful for the many blessings we enjoy. However, for the men and […]
Paving the way
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. Many of us are drawn to public service out of a strong desire to make things better for the generations who will follow us. I know I was. And that was long before my grandchildren arrived and made that perspective even more of an imperative. Caring for and supporting the […]
Honoring the past and future
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. Native American Heritage Month, celebrated every November, is a time to honor and acknowledge the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in the United States. This dedicated month offers a powerful opportunity to highlight the strength, resilience, and diversity of Native American communities. Native American history is intricately […]
Are we just smarter?
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. Other counties are preparing for layoffs, but here in Pierce County, we’re not cutting any jobs. Why is that? (Or as Assessor-Treasurer Mike Lonergan memorably recently asked, “Are we just smarter?”) Our county operates on a two-year budget that covers 2024 and 2025. Similar to how a football coach might […]
Seeing the Good
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. It sometimes feels like we are surrounded by negativity and distressing events. And, yes, there are deeply concerning things going on far away and close to home. As County Executive, I am well aware of the challenges we face. But I also get the chance to see and hear many […]
Awesome!
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. If someone was counting the number of times I used the word “awesome” during the annual Employee Incentive and Recognition (EI&R) evening, they would have needed all their fingers and toes! It was just that kind of night. And while awesome is a great word to describe the celebration, so […]