Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Welcome to 2024! We have a lot of work to do this year and I’m eager to start! Beginning a new year can often feel like a fresh start. It can be a time of reflection and recalibration – both in our work lives and our personal lives. I […]
Volunteers, donations needed for the Homeless Point-In-Time Count
Every day in Pierce County, thousands of people sleep in cars, shelters or on the streets. An estimated 70% of people experiencing homelessness are sleeping without shelter each night due to a lack of affordable housing and emergency shelter space. Each year, the Homeless Point-In-Time Count surveys people experiencing homelessness to learn more about their […]
Are you signed up for Pierce County Alert?
Start the new year off right by being prepared for emergencies. Start the new year off right by being prepared for emergencies. Sign up for Pierce County ALERT, a free service that provides accurate and timely information about emergencies in your area. https://www.piercecountywa.gov/921/Pierce-County-ALERT
Legacy
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. I have seen many amazing community leaders in Pierce County over the years. However, one stood out earlier this month when she was honored with the naming of a new 77-unit affordable housing project in the Lincoln District. I first met Patsy Surh O’Connell about 20 years ago when […]
Volunteers needed for Homeless Point-in-Time count
Pierce County social media post. Pierce County looking for volunteers to help with the Pierce County Homeless Point-In-Time (PIT) count on January 25-26, 2024. Everyone counts, no matter where they live. Sign-up to become a volunteer or learn more about the PIT count: http://PierceCountyWa.Gov/PIT.
Verdict
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, […]