Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. This week I presented my (final) biennial budget to the Council. Months of data gathering, analysis, presentations, debate, and decisions ended for me and the Finance team, and the process now moves to the members of our legislative branch. For the first time, the priorities for how we allocated […]
Dammeier proposes new biennial budget focusing on public safety and justice
Executive Bruce Dammeier presented his proposed 2024-2025 biennial budget to the Pierce County Council today. The more than $3 billion budget is based on community input and prioritizes funding for public safety and justice, transportation and roads, homelessness and attainable housing, economic opportunity, and sustainability. Most of the County’s budget is dedicated to keeping residents […]
Being blue
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. It was in September 2021 – almost exactly two years ago – that I helped host a Blue Zones kick off along with our partners from Multicare and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. We were in the throes of the pandemic, so our in-person event became a virtual broadcast from […]
Celebrate the groundbreaking of the Pipeline Trail
Pierce County Parks invites you to the groundbreaking of the next phase of the Pipeline Trail. The event is happening Friday, Sept. 15, from 1 to 2 p.m. at 8206 Pipeline Rd. E. in Tacoma. This event will celebrate the expansion of the Pipeline Trail between Tacoma and Orangegate Park. Speakers for the event include […]
Free Pierce County Alzheimer’s Conference returns Oct. 7
Individuals, family members, and caregivers grappling with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are invited to the 2023 Pierce County Alzheimer’s Disease Conference, “Transitions in the World of Alzheimer’s,” on Saturday, Oct. 7. The conference will be held in person at Rainier View Christian Church, located at 12305 Spanaway Loop Road South in Tacoma. Doors open […]
And justice for all
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. There is a reason the Pledge of Allegiance ends with “and justice for all.” It represents one of the most foundational principles of our nation. Our courts are designed to ensure we live up to those words. Every case that comes before a judge in one of the County-City […]
Community input needed for aging and disability services plan
Pierce County Human Services Aging and Disability Resources (ADR) invites the community to attend a public meeting to comment on the Draft 2024-2027 Area Plan, including the 2024 proposed budget. A survey was conducted this spring, providing feedback from hundreds of residents on the future of programs and services for the aging and disability communities […]
WA BizFair Coming to Puyallup Sept. 23
At Washington Biz Fair 2023, attend a variety of educational workshops led by industry experts and learn about valuable State government resources, programs, and assistance for your small business! Details at www.bizfair.org.
Foothills Trail East Puyallup Trailhead Improvement Project starts Sept. 5
Construction of the Foothills Trail East Puyallup Trailhead expansion project begins Tuesday, Sept. 5. During construction, the trailhead parking lot and restrooms will be closed for 4-5 months. The trail will remain open and trail users are encouraged to consider parking at the Foothills McMillian Trailhead or other trailheads along the Foothills Trail while the […]