Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Today (December 21, 2023) our community learned the verdict in the trial of three Tacoma Police officers accused in the death of Manny Ellis. It has been more than three years since that fateful night when Mr. Ellis died in police custody. Today’s verdict will elicit a wide variety […]
2023 Year in Review
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. December brings many celebrations and remembrances for all or us. One that I look forward to but is also the most challenging is our annual Year in Review video. It is intended to share the key highlights of our work in the last year with our residents – so […]
Regular, direct and face-to-face
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. We have over 3,000 employees with a wide range of critically important responsibilities serving our community. So, effective two-way communication with our colleagues is crucial! I work hard to share our values, priorities, and success stories of our work. Equally important, I appreciate listening to your concerns, perspectives, and […]
Pierce County accepting art grant applications beginning Dec. 8
The 2024 Pierce County Art Grant program application window opens Monday, Dec. 8. The grant program is designed to increase access to the arts, develop educational programs, provide support for unincorporated and underserved areas of Pierce County, and celebrate cultural diversity. This opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations located in Pierce County offering arts education, […]
Public comment sought on draft plan for Affordable Housing Tax
The public is invited to comment on Pierce County’s draft Affordable Housing Tax Plan, which will determine how the tax is implemented across the county for the next six years. The draft plan includes legislative information, analyses of existing resources and housing needs, how the money will be spent, funding priorities, and target goals. The […]
Fantastic
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. In the classic holiday movie, Christmas Vacation, Clark Griswold goes through one calamity after another to create an over-the-top holiday light display at this home. All of us who go through this holiday ritual can relate a bit to Clark and his frustrations. And the movie is also a […]
Gratitude
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 […]