Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. I’ve said many times that the Employee Incentive & Recognition evening is one of my favorite events of the year. Who and what you celebrate as an organization says a lot about your culture and values. This year’s event delivered the goods! On Wednesday night, I had the honor […]
Pierce County Council Approves Sale of Historic Cemetery to City of Lakewood
TACOMA – It was a haunting good time at the Pierce County Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 31, when the Council unanimously approved the transfer of one of the County’s oldest cemeteries to the city of Lakewood. The Old Settlers’ Cemetery has been maintained by the County since it was established in 1855 with a […]
Budget Development Update No. 5: Budget Deliberations Begin
Pierce County is one step closer to a new Biennial Budget. After nearly a month of budget presentations from the County’s departments and separately elected offices, The Pierce County Council began budget deliberations for the 2024-2025 Biennial Budget on Thursday, Oct. 26. The County operates on a two-year budget cycle, with each biennium guiding how […]
Superior Court grants motion to dismiss petition related to the Parkland area community village
The planned village community for chronically homeless individuals in Parkland took another step forward today. On Friday morning, Pierce County Superior Court granted the County and Tacoma Rescue Mission’s motions to dismiss the Land Use Petition Act petition filed by Friends of Spanaway Lake. With this latest attempt to stop the project rejected by the […]
Fantasy Lights tickets go on sale Nov. 1
Tickets go on sale Nov. 1 for Fantasy Lights, the largest drive-through holiday light display in the Northwest happening at Spanaway Park. Join us the weekend before Thanksgiving, Nov. 17-19, to kick off the holiday season early or join us any evening Nov. 24- Jan. 1 to see the bright lights and dazzling displays. The […]
Spooky Season
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. It’s that time of year when scary stories and horror movies aim to give you nightmares and steal your sleep! At Pierce County we have a fun and not-so-spooky way for kids and adults to enjoy a few chills and thrills together. Our annual Haunted Headlights drive through display […]
Budget Development Update Number One: Overview of the Executive’s Proposed Budget
On Thursday, Sept. 28, the Pierce County Council received an overview of the Executive’s Proposed 2024-25 Budget from Finance Director Gary Robinson. The budget includes 82 different funds, with the General Fund being the largest, accounting for 31% of total County spending. Much of the presentation focused on revenues and expenditures, including a discussion about […]
Marking a milestone
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Milestones in your personal and professional life are important. They mark significant events that give you a chance to pause and reflect – and, in many cases, celebrate! 1983 was a big year in my life! I graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and began my active-duty service in […]
Thriving Together Small Business Resource Event, Oct. 18
October 18, 2023 | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PMMcGavick Conference Center – LakewoodFREE! Register Here The Pierce County Community Navigator team and the City of Lakewood invite you to the Thriving Together Resource Event. This event is ideal for local small business owners and entrepreneurs to network and learn about the resources available to help businesses thrive in Pierce […]