Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy has negotiated a development and lease agreement for a proposed general services building that would dramatically improve customer service while saving taxpayers millions of dollars. If approved by the Pierce County Council, the $126.9 million project would consolidate 19 departments and divisions currently housed in 14 locations. The project would…
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County schedules community meetings on rural zoning adjustments
Pierce County Planning and Land Services has scheduled four meetings around the county to gather public input on proposed adjustments to some of the land use designations in rural areas. The adjustment is part of the update to Pierce County’s Comprehensive Plan, which follows state requirements to plan for housing, transportation and other community needs…
Small claims now easier to file in Pierce County
Pierce County District Court has unveiled an innovative new way for customers to access court services online. Citizens who wish to file a small claims case can now use District Court’s web-based Small Claims Kiosk application. Developed by District Court with support from Pierce County’s Information Technology Division, this application allows customers to answer a…
Tacoma Narrows Airport Master Plan – Final Hearing
This is notice of final Council hearing on Proposal No. R2014-136s. A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Approving the Tacoma Narrows Airport Master Plan. The Final Council hearing on this proposal is set for February 17, 2015, at 3:00 pm. The final Council hearing will be held in Room 1045, 10th Floor, County-City Building,…
Council to hold 4 hearings on shoreline regulations
Members of the Pierce County Council’s Community Development Committee have scheduled four meetings around the county to gather public input on changes to proposed shoreline development guidelines required by the state. These meetings will address 18 amendments that resulted from a series of community hearings last spring. The Community Development Committee, chaired by District 5…
Frederickson meeting hosts rep from new sawmill
By John Marshall 1/17/15 Lisa Perry from Sierra Pacific Industries gave her power point presentation to our group this morning. She started off by giving us a bit of history about how Sierra Pacific has grown over the years. She explained that they have other sawmills in Western Washington and how they are good neighbors…
200th & 38th Ave to 208th Street – a lumbermill in the works
Spanaway/Frederickson residents change ALERT! The next Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council on Saturday January 17, meeting will begin with discussion of the Sierra Pacific Industries development. The meeting will be held at Christ Community Baptist Church, 8016 176th St. E. at 9AM. This 250 acre site runs from the corner of 200th Street East and…
Interim traffic signal system to be installed at 94th Avenue East and 144th Street East
Work to install an interim traffic signal system and street lighting at the 94th Avenue East and 144th Street East intersection in South Hill will begin Jan. 20. Currently, the intersection is configured as a four-way stop. Work is expected to be complete by mid-March. Motorists can expect intermittent delays, as there will be alternating…
Notice of County Council Hearings for Proposal No. 2013-45s3 Shorelines
Public Meeting Notice 2015 Shoreline Management Hearing Schedule Pierce County Community Development Committee Councilmember Rick Talbert, Chair PUBLIC HEARINGS Thursday, January 29, 2015 – 5:30 p.m. North Lake Tapps Middle School, 20029 12th Street East, Lake Tapps, WA 98391 Monday, February 2, 2015 – 5:30 p.m. Peninsula High School – Auditorium, 14105 Purdy Drive NW, Gig…
Volunteer for Civil Service Commission
Pierce County is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Department employees. Commissioners are appointed by the County Executive and serve a six-year term. The commission is a quasi-judicial body responsible for rules and regulations governing examinations, appointments, appeals and other general personnel issues. Commissioners are required to attend…
Public invited to learn more about proposed new county building
Three members of the Pierce County Council are hosting a public forum to provide local residents with another opportunity to learn about the proposed general services building currently under consideration. The meeting – arranged by Councilmembers Connie Ladenburg, Derek Young and Rick Talbert – will take place on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 5 to 6:30 p.m….
Study of Pierce County Ferry System underway
A study of the Pierce County Ferry System is currently underway to evaluate potential alternatives for the system, such as changes to the schedule and improvements to existing facilities. During the Waterborne Transportation Study, Pierce County will analyze population and demographic changes projected through 2034, identify changes to ferry service that would enhance the economic…
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