PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County has adopted an energy conservation policy to lower operating costs and conserve energy at all county-owned buildings. The new policy contains a background of Pierce County’s sustainability goals for energy conservation, as well as guiding principles that reinforce the emphasis on energy management initiatives. “Utility rates are rising, and we…
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Where your “non-vote” counted 2012
You voted, well, on most of the ballot. Was there a race where you could not decide and you left it blank? When it’s counted, that’s called an “undervote.” This election, 78.87% of the registered voters in Pierce County actually voted. Undervoting is very common. A I was perusing the election results that are effectively…
Pierce County Council meeting at Library Adm. Center on Waller Road Nov. 27, 7 p.m.
On Tuesday, November 27, the Pierce County Council (your local government) will be meeting at the Pierce County Library Processing and Administrative Center, 3005 112th Street East, Tacoma, WA. (112thand Waller Road) Currently, there is only one item for final consideration, that is 2012-80, an Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement…
Stage 1 burn ban called for Pierce County effective 1 p.m., Nov. 25 until further notice
The use of fireplaces and uncertified wood stoves is prohibited until air quality improves SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012 – Due to stagnant weather conditions and rising air pollution, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is issuing a Stage 1 burn ban for Pierce County, effective at 1:00 p.m. PST. This ban is in effect until…
SBA ENCOURAGES AMERICANS TO SUPPORT THEIR LOCAL ECONOMIES BY SHOPPING SMALL ON NOVEMBER 24
SBA PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON – November 24 is Small Business Saturday, a day set aside to support the small businesses that play a vital role in creating jobs and economic opportunities all across the country. Karen G. Mills, Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), released the following statement today encouraging people to support their communities…
New websites boost Pierce County’s online services
Pierce County launched a major redesign of three websites on Thursday, Nov. 15, that significantly upgrades the public’s ability to stay informed about programs and services. The sites offer new tools and features that improve the user experience, including the ability to sign up for email or text message updates. The sites also were reorganized…
Diabetes information from USA.gov
Press release from USA.gov Did you know that more than 8 percent of Americans have diabetes? November is Diabetes Awareness Month, making it a good opportunity to learn about this increasingly prevalent disease. Risk Factors – Family history, blood pressure, weight, and activity level are a few of the factors that can affect your chances…
Open letter to supporters of Fort Nisqually
Hello All, I am writing to let you in on some of the goings on directly affecting Fort Nisqually. This past week, Peggy Barchi, our volunteer/event coordinator turned in her resignation, it is effective Dec. 14th. Her reasons are many, but the highlights are: in 2011 Metro Parks said her position was going to be…
County seeks applications for community grants
Pierce County is soliciting applications for $800,000 in federal grants aimed at improving living conditions in lower income areas. The grants will be offered to nonprofit, public and government agencies from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant. These grants, administered by Pierce County’s Department of Community Connections, will fund…
The election isn’t over until the counting finishes, here’s where to watch
Election night is so exciting, but now the work has begun. All the ballots have to be received and counted. That process can take a couple weeks after the election, especially with the high turnout of a Presidential election. The actual election certification date is November 27. If there are any recounts, it could be…
Poll voting in Frederickson and 4 other county locations
The Pierce Prairie Post stopped by the Pierce County Central Maintenance Facility off Canyon Road in Frederickson to see people still voting in person in Frederickson. There were big lighted signs directing people where to turn, little white tent signs telling people “vote here” as you arrive at the building. Large arrows taped on the floor and…
RCW 29A.84.040 – Don’t touch that sign!
“A person who removes or defaces lawfully placed political advertising including yard signs or billboards without authorization is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable to the same extent as a misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021. The defacement or removal of each item constitutes a separate violation.” That said, thousands of signs in the south…
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