Updated with photos from the event below.

From County Councilmember Jani Hitchen:

I wanted to let you know that I will be hosting two opportunities for community members to come and meet with me to discuss budget priorities and issues pertaining to Council District 6.

• Monday, Oct. 16 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Parkland Spanaway Library (13718 Pacific Ave. S. in Parkland) focused on unincorporated Pierce County concerns.
• Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a virtual island community meeting focused on ferry & island life.  Register at www.PierceCountyWA.Gov/District6Listens

Drop in to discuss budget priorities, ask questions or learn a little more about county government.

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The event was well attended. The room was full and extra chairs were brought in. Citizens were asked to use stickers to show their budget priorities. Employment levels in the Sheriff’s department and corrections were discussed. The mother of a boy killed on 116th and C Streets was present and there was lively discussion about roads and driver behaviors.