The Pierce County Economic Development Department and our program partners; Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, Mi Centro, Korean Women’s Association, and the City of Lakewood; were honored to receive the Pierce County Regional Council’s VISION 2050 Award. The awards recognize innovative projects and programs that help ensure a […]
Work!
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. This Monday is not only a day off work for most of us, but also an opportunity to celebrate our workforce and all you do for our community. Of course, it also remembers all the workers throughout our country! As a nation, we’ve been celebrating Labor Day for over […]
A vital lifeline
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. When most people think of our law enforcement, they think of a badge and a gun, coming in response to a call to 911 for help. The badge is a symbol of their training and responsibility and the gun is a very important tool when confronting dangerous criminals. However, […]
Behavioral Health Service funding in Pierce County
Pierce County Twitter/X post. Over $29M has been awarded for behavioral health services in Pierce County. Successful programs and services will focus on community education, prevention, crisis services and rural health services. Learn more here: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=6170
Applications being accepted for the 2024 Pierce County Historic Preservation Grant Program
The 2024 Pierce County Historic Preservation Grant Program, which assists in funding multiple preservation efforts in Pierce County, is now accepting applications through noon on Oct. 2, 2023. Grant requests can be made for historic preservation or history-related project proposals. For properties designated as an official landmark in Pierce County, the maximum grant request is […]
Heroes among us
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Over the last week, incredible people who live in our community have volunteered to leave their friends and families and take on the unenviable role of searching for lost souls in Maui. We’ve all read and heard the heartbreaking stories of residents and tourists fleeing the fast-moving flames. Sadly, […]
Stage 2 Burn Ban starts August 18
Pierce County Twitter/X post. The Pierce County Fire Marshal and fire chiefs agreed a Stage 2 Burn Ban will start for unincorporated Pierce County Aug 18 until further notice. This is due to the dry conditions and numerous urban wildfires. No outdoor burning allowed. More info: https://bit.ly/45w0weq
Kids say the darndest things
Kids in our Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) sure do say the darndest things! Slots available for children aged 3 and 4 in University Place.
Not this time
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. I did something this week that I rarely do – I vetoed a piece of legislation that came to me from the Council. In the nearly 7 years I’ve held this office I have only used my veto on 7 occasions, including this week’s veto. So, why did I […]