After years of tinkering, debate and listening to public input, members of the Pierce County Council passed a Shoreline Management Plan at the March 10, 2015, council meeting. Council Chair Dan Roach says he hopes it’s the end of what turned out to be a longer journey than expected. “Hundreds of citizens were involved in…
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Draft Pierce County Comprehensive Plan update is available for public review
A draft policy document intended to guide growth in unincorporated Pierce County over the next 20 years is now available for the public to review. The updated Pierce County Comprehensive Plan fulfills a state legislative requirement that is due by June 30, 2015. Pierce County must review its existing growth policies and update them if…
County serves notice of violation to marijuana business
Pierce County served a notice of violation Wednesday, March 4, on a retail marijuana business called The Gallery that opened in Parkland without a required permit. The Pierce County Building Official, who inspects structures for compliance with building codes, hand-delivered a notice that The Gallery is in violation of County Code by operating without a…
Community input sought for Aging & Disability priorities
Pierce County Community Connections Aging & Disability Resources (ADR) is initiating a process to gather community input for the creation of the 2016-2019 Area Plan. The Area Plan establishes funding priorities and the array of services that will be provided to support older adults and adults with disabilities who are living in the community. Input…
March 7 – South Sound Sustainability Expo
8th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo, Saturday, March 7 at 10:00am Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center in Tacoma, Washington From their website: “This free public event runs 10am-3pm and connects local residents and business owners with services, products, companies, and agencies that address sustainability needs in our community. Participants learn about transportation choices, green construction,…
Farm Forum draws 200 people to boost agriculture business
Farmers, wholesalers, institutional buyers and technical experts gathered in Puyallup on Friday, Feb. 27, to share strategies and experiences for boosting markets for the local agricultural industry. About 200 people attended Pierce County’s second Farm Forum to learn more about agritourism and direct market sales, as well as to network with potential business partners. “We…
Feb 24 County Council Hearing on Proposed Lake Kapowsin Park
Final County Council hearing date on Proposal No. R2015-20 by Council action at the February 24, 2015 Council Meeting. A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Requesting that the Department of Natural Resources Work with the Lake Kapowsin Trust and the Legislature to Develop a Park at Lake Kapowsin and Make Any Habitat Conservation Plan…
County Council approves new General Services Building plan
After years of planning, members of the Pierce County Council voted 4-3 on Feb. 17 to proceed with a major consolidation of county services into a new General Services Building. Councilmembers Rick Talbert (District 5), Connie Ladenburg (District 4), Derek Young (District 7), and Joyce McDonald (District 2) voted for the plan. Council Chair Dan Roach (District…
County Council seeks citizen member for Performance Audit Committee
The Pierce County Council seeks applicants to fill one position on the Performance Audit Committee, which studies county programs in an effort to improve economy, efficiency and effectiveness. The committee meets eight to 10 times a year to decide what should be audited, plan specific audits, acquire audit contractors through an RFP process, hear audit…
Executive presents business plan for proposed general services building
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…
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…
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