Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. I hope your Thanksgiving holiday is full of good food, football, and family. But mostly, as the name prompts us, I hope it is a time of reflection and being grateful for the many blessings in our lives. I will spend time with my brother, sister, and our expanded […]
Pierce County Council to Hold Final Budget Public Hearing Nov. 21
You have one more opportunity to publicly comment on the Proposed 2024-2025 Biennial Budget. The Pierce County Council will hold its final public hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-44s2 on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at its regular meeting that begins at 3 p.m. What: Public Hearing on Proposed 2024-2025 Biennial BudgetWhen: Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 3 p.m. or soon thereafterWhere: 930 […]
Pierce County Council Fails to OverrideCommunity Needs Fund Veto
In a 4-3 vote, the Pierce County Council failed to override County Executive Bruce Dammeier’s veto of the Community Needs Fund program (Ordinance No. 2023-68). The Council requires a supermajority to override a veto, where at least five members vote to override the Executive’s action. Dammeier has used his veto power eight times since taking […]
More than a Month
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. The month of November has been designated as Native American Heritage Month but our partnership, respect and appreciation for local tribal leaders and members is present year-round. Our work of serving our residents frequently intersects with the priorities and interests of the four primary sovereign nations with whom we […]
District Court early closure on Nov. 17
Pierce County District Court will be closed at noon on Friday, Nov. 17, for employee training. The Court will reopen on Monday, Nov. 20. This closure applies to all courtrooms and public service windows of all divisions of the court, including the Probation Division and the Court Resource Center. We sincerely regret this disruption in […]
Turning a page
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Happy Veterans’ Day Eve! When many of your colleagues have more than 20 years of service to the people of Pierce County, it changes your perspective. Specifically, recruiting, hiring, onboarding and developing employees takes on much greater significance when viewed through a long-term employee perspective. Five years ago, we […]
Pierce County seeks artwork designs for Sprinker’s future outdoor fitness court
Calling all artists! The Pierce County Arts Commission is seeking digital artwork designs from local artists that will make an impact at the future outdoor fitness court at Sprinker Recreation Center (Sprinker) in the Parkland community. Applications are now being accepted online. The submission deadline is Monday, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m. PST. This opportunity […]
In Another’s Shoes
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 […]