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COVID-19 Operational Changes of the Office of the Pierce County Council
The Office of the Pierce County Council is closed to the public. Our office can be contacted at 253-798-7777 or contact the appropriate staff. The Pierce County Council provides remote access and participation in its meetings. Learn how to get involved.
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Sustainability 2030 Plan update before Council
At a 1:30 p.m. special meeting Feb. 17, 2021 the Community Development Committee will begin its review of the Pierce County Sustainability 2030 plan. Read on... -
How CARES Act monies helped Pierce County businesses
Council's Economic & Infrastructure Development Committee heard from Economic Development Jan. 26, 2021 how the county provided vital supplies and funding to Pierce County businesses in 2020 to help them continue to operate and stay open. Read on... -
Pierce County Council elects 2021 leadership, welcomes new members
Councilmember Derek Young will serve as Council Chairman, Councilmember Dave Morell will continue as Vice Chairman and Councilmember Marty Campbell will serve as Executive Pro Tem. Read on... -
Pierce County Council Swearing-In Ceremonies
What's on the agenda?
Each week the Pierce County Council holds a series of meetings to discuss and review ordinances, motions and budgets to ensure county government operates in an efficient, transparent and cost-effective manner with equal access for all county residents. Members meet as a collective body every Tuesday at 3 p.m.
Items before Council:
Monday (Feb. 22)
10 a.m.: Rules and Operations committee meeting to review agendas for March 1-5, 2021 and the March 2, 2021 meeting agenda. Other items up for consideration:
- R2021-17 appointment of Jennifer Tetatzin as the new Pierce County Planning and Public Works director;
- 2021-7 precinct boundary maps;
- R2021-7 related to the storm drainage and surface water utility and floodplain property acquisition authorization;
- R2021-9 an interlocal agreement with the Flood Control Zone District to accept an economic stimulus grant for construction of the Huge Creek culvert replacement project.
11 a.m.: Study Session to review the day’s agenda. Join via Zoom.
1:30 p.m.: Public Safety Committee will hear a presentation on Racial Equity and Business. Join via Zoom.
Tuesday (Feb. 23)
9:30 a.m.: Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee will review:
- 2021-9, an ordinance proposing updates to Pierce County Code related to the design, siting and permitting of wireless facilities and deployment of broadband infrastructure for all areas within unincorporated Pierce County;
- 2021-10, an ordinance prohibiting compression brakes along a section of Canyon Road East in the Midland-Waller-Summit area and requesting appropriate signage; and
- Hold a COVID-19 business recovery discussion with Economic Development Director Betty Capestany. Join via Zoom.
12 p.m.: Study Session to review the day’s agenda. Join via Zoom.
3 p.m.: Regular meeting. Items before Council for final consideration:
- R2021-17 appointment of Jennifer Tetatzin as the new Pierce County Planning and Public Works director. Join via Zoom.
Wednesday (Feb. 24)
10 a.m.: Performance Audit Committee will review the committee’s proposed work plan and the committee’s legislation review. Join via Zoom.
11 a.m.: Special Study Session to review Council Rules of Procedure. Join via Zoom.
COVID-19 news and information
Feb. 1 Pierce County moved to Phase 2 of the state's Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery plan
Learn more about what's open in Phase 2.
For the latest public health information about COVID-19 and mass vaccination sites in Pierce County visit the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.
Law & Justice Public Review Committee (November 2020)
The Pierce County Council created the law and justice public review committee to review reports generated by the county’s law and justice departments, per Resolution R2020-43. In June the Council directed the County Executive to review the policies, procedures and best practices of these departments. The Public Review Committee met over seven weeks to review this information, then drafted and presented a report to Council at a Committee of the Whole meeting. View the recorded meeting and the report.
Human Services Study & Presentation (September 2019)
This report focuses on the identification of nine (9) areas of opportunity to help the department deliver services more efficiently and effectively, leverage additional funding opportunities to provide the most effective services, and better structure service delivery to align with the department’s core mission: to ensure all of Pierce County has equitable access to community based services that respect each person's unique experience.
Pierce County Affordable Housing Incentives (August 2019)
The report estimates the value of the County’s programs for affordable housing and makes several recommendations related to the standardization and promotion of affordable housing incentives and coordination with other jurisdictions in the management of affordable housing funds.
Broadband Study (April 2019)
The report makes recommendations on the county’s franchise process, regulations that would assist in the build‐out of broadband infrastructure, and a proposal for an action plan should policymakers desire to engage in efforts to expand broadband technology into the lesser‐served parts of the county.
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Office of the Council
View member and district information, history, and staff contact information.
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Council & Committee Meetings
Find Council and committee meeting agendas, legislation, and other information.
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County Charter and Code
Establish organization, power, function and procedures of County government, and codification of all ordinances of a general or permanent nature, or laws of the County.
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Legislation & Proclamation
Search all passed legislation, and currently proposed legislation before the Council and see how to provide comment on legislation, or request a proclamation to be considered by the Council.
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Council Priorities and Budget
Find out about the Council’s legislative priorities that are carried out through legislative and budget action.
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Council Responsibilities
Learn about Regional Leadership, Performance Audits, Special Districts, Committees and Task-Forces
About the Council
The Council is the legislative branch of Pierce County government and is the policy-determining body of the County, as provided by the County Charter. The Council has all powers of the County not otherwise reserved to the people, the Executive, or general law. Members are elected from seven contiguous and equally populated districts. Each county councilmember represents a district having a population of approximately 125,000 people and is elected to four year terms.Contact Us
Phone: (253) 798-7777
Toll Free: (800) 992-2456
Fax: (253) 798-7509
Email: pccouncil@piercecountywa.gov
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