[March 21, 3pm in the Council Chambers or by Zoom. The Zoom link is on the Council Agenda at the top, you will find that at this link. Or, write or call in advance,]

Do you feel you are overtaxed?
Well, it’s About to Get Worse!

By Kim Underwood

On MARCH 21, 2023 at the 3pm. The Pierce County Council is meeting to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-81s. An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Levying an Additional Sales and Use Tax of One-Tenth of One Percent for Housing and Related Services as Authorized by RCW 82.14.530;

We need attendance

The responsibility falls to members of the Pierce County Council to make responsible choices; choices that best represent the opinions of their constituents. Now it is time for your voice to be heard.

Important Issues on Deck Are as Follows:

Great Idea, Wrong Location

Proposal NoR2022-163 – A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Authorizing the Release of 22 Million dollars in Federal ARPA Funding for a Microhome Village Project within Spanaway Marsh. Please submit comments on this Proposal here:
https://online.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/council/iview/proposal.cfm?proposal_num=R2022-163

Is your Home Your Nest Egg?

Proposal No. 2023-5 – A proposal to change current zoning-density laws to allow the shared villages with conditional use permits in the Residential Resource zoned lands of Parkland, Midland & Spanaway. Please submit comment on this Proposal here:
https://online.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/council/iview/proposal.cfm?proposal_num=2023-5

Are you Prepared to Pay More in Sales and Use Tax?

Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-81s – An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Levying an Additional Sales and Use Tax of One-Tenth of One Percent for Housing and Related Services as Authorized by RCW 82.14.530; and Amending Pierce County Code Chapter 4.28, “Sales and Use Tax,” and Section 4.48.020, “Special Revenue Fund Please submit comment on this proposal here:
https://online.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/council/iview/proposal.cfm?proposal_num=2022-81

Pierce County Council Members Need to Hear From You!

Where and When

The final hearing will be held in Room 1045, County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Ave S, in Tacoma. Meetings are held both hybrid (in-person) and remote format (zoom):

To attend and/or comment remotely call 253-215-8782 and use Web ID 976-6178-7423,
Or use the Zoom link for this meeting:
https://piercecountywa.zoom.us/j/97661787423

As a Reminder: Always be respectful when articulating your concerns. Sign in: You will be given 3 minutes to speak in-person or on zoom to become a party of record.

For further information please contact:
Spanaway Concerned Citizens
https://spanawayconcernedcitizens.com/

Council Contact Information

Jani Hitchen, Jani.Hitchen@piercecountywa.gov 253-798-3308
Paul Herrera, Paul.Herrera@piercecountywa.gov 253-798-2222
Robyn Denson, Robyn.Denson@piercecountywa.gov 253-798-6654
Ryan Mello, Ryan.Mello@piercecountywa.gov 253-798-7590
Amy Cruver, amy.cruver@piercecountywa.gov 253-798-6626
Dave Morell, dave.morell@piercecountywa.gov 253-798-3635
Marty Campbell, marty.campbell@piercecountywa.gov 253-798-6653
Pierce County Council, PCCOUNCIL@piercecountywa.gov 253-798-7777