Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Just before the pandemic, my family gave me a Concept2 rowing machine to encourage me to be healthier. Little did I realize at the time that it would become a regular part of my routine. For the last three years, I’ve been getting up at 5:00 a.m. to go […]
Residential property values drop three percent
The latest assessed values for residential and commercial properties throughout Pierce County are in the mail to taxpayers and posted on the Assessor-Treasurer’s website, www.PierceCountyWa/atr. “Home values in all parts of our county have leveled off from the high-water mark of last year, and in most cases decreased slightly,” said Mike Lonergan, Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer. […]
Common ground
Written by Bruce Dammeier. I have been looking forward to this weekend for quite a while. I will be hosting four of my classmates from the U.S. Naval Academy, including three from out of state. The weather looks to be fantastic for showing off Puget Sound! But it will be more about sharing our experiences […]
Back to giving
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier blog. I am very used to debates, but it is generally over policy or budget priorities. Wednesday, my left arm was the subject. Sunny was carefully weighing which of my big veins she was going to use to collect a pint of blood. I was very happy to be one […]
A window into our work
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. I really enjoy getting out to see first-hand the work you and your County colleagues do. The only thing that makes it better is when I can share these experiences with our residents. That is why we started the video series “Inside Pierce County.” I wanted to offer our […]
Moody’s Investors Services upgrades Pierce County
Moody’s Investors Services upgraded Pierce County’s issuer and limited tax general obligation (LTGO) ratings to Aaa, with an outlook of stable. The upgrade reflects the county’s strong regional economy and is projected to grow faster than the national average. http://piercecountywa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=6084…
Burn Ban for Unincorporated Pierce County Started June 7
A burn ban for unincorporated Pierce County went it to effect at 8 a.m. on June 7, 2023, until further notice. The Pierce County Fire Marshal, in partnership with the Pierce County Fire Chiefs’ Association, has declared the burn ban. This is due to current and predicted dry weather conditions. The burn ban applies to […]
Pierce County is seeking input on climate vulnerability and sustainability
Pierce County Planning & Public Works is seeking public input on the draft Climate Vulnerability Assessment (CVA) and the Sustainability 2030: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan update. Both will address issues related to our climate. The Climate Vulnerability Assessment The Climate Vulnerability Assessment is part of the Comprehensive Plan update process. The draft CVA will include […]
County releases 2022 DEI report
While we’re making great strides in creating a more diverse Pierce County workforce, there’s work to do. More about our DEI efforts: http://PierceCountyWa.gov/DEI.