Key Dates Election Day Aug. 6, Results at 8:15 p.m. Canvassing Board Meeting – Voter intent Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon Canvassing Board Meeting – Certification Aug. 20 at 11 a.m. Important Numbers Total registered voters 445,760* Expected Turnout 19-22% Number of Registered Voters 2011 Primary Election turnout 27.1% …
Category: Pierce County
Auditor seeks appointment of “Against” committee members for voters’ pamphlet
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The Auditor’s Office announces the opening of a special appointment period. Individuals are needed to write “Against” statements for the Nov. 5, 2013 General Election local voters’ pamphlet in the following districts: Wilkeson, Proposition No. 1 – Property Tax Levy for Emergency Medical Services Wilkeson, Proposition No. 2 – Levy Lid…
Foothills Trail near Crocker Trailhead to close periodically due to levee maintenance
PIERCE COUNTY — The Foothills Trail near the Crocker Trailhead will close periodically Aug. 5 to Aug. 14 due to maintenance work on the Carbon River levee next to the trail. Pierce County crews will install large rocks weighing several tons as part of planned maintenance to protect the levee during high river flow. “This…
Pierce Transit delays September service reductions in light of sales tax growth
PIERCE TRANSIT, TACOMA, WA — At a Special Called Meeting on July 31, the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners voted in favor of delaying the September service reduction plan in light of higher-than-expected sales tax growth over the first five months of 2013. The Board’s action postpones implementation of the 28% service reduction plan that would…
Airport Business Applicants Sought: Thun Field Advisory Commission (TFAC) Vacancy
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy is seeking applicants for one Airport Business position on the Pierce County Airport-Thun Field Advisory Commission (TFAC). The existing vacancy is one with an unexpired term; the term expiration date is April 12, 2015. The candidate selected for this position will be eligible for reappointment, if…
Countywide Stage 1 burn ban effective July 29
Due to the continuing hot and dry weather, Pierce County Fire Marshal Warner Webb announced that a Phase One burn ban was implemented at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, July 29. All burning permits are suspended and outdoor burning is prohibited, except for small recreational fires less than three feet in diameter, fires in barbecues and…
Pierce County Library eNews
Teen Gaming: July 29 Enjoy gaming while you hang out with other teens. South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E., Monday, July 29, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Computer Classes: July 29–Aug. 1 Register online @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.htm Practice basic computer and Internet skills, launch into blogging, and find the value of your…
Opinion – Changing Pierce County races in odd years
[Editor: These are the comments former council candidate Ann Dasch made to the council regarding Pierce County Ordinance 2013-42 to change the county elections to odd years instead of even. The hearing will be July 30 at 3 p.m., comments can be submitted in writing before that time to pccouncil@co.pierce.wa.us] By Ann Dasch The problem of…
County Council delays action on changing election years for county officials
With Council members Fleming and Ladenburg absent, the Pierce County Council continued Ordinance 2013-42 to July 30. In an earlier committee meeting, Council member Talbert had voted no on the action. In order to pass an ordinance that will make a Charter amendment, the Council must have 5 votes to pass. It was likely they only…
Pierce County Council – July 23 final action on 180th St. closure
The next Pierce County Council meeting will be July 23 at 3 p.m. in the Courtroom 2E, 2nd Floor, County-City Building 930 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma WA. Proposal # Title 2013-36s An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Authorizing the Closure of a Portion of 180th Street East and Vacating a Portion of 180th…
Demand for worker training focus of 2nd Pierce County Aerospace Summit
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Pierce County can strengthen its place in the competitive aerospace supply chain if government, industry and education institutions collaborate to train workers to meet the growing demand around the world. That was the key message at the second annual Pierce County Aerospace Summit, held Wednesday at Clover Park Technical College. More…
County Council Agenda items with final passage July 16
County Council Agenda items with final passage July 16: Proposal No. R2013-75 – A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Confirming the Appointment of Four New Members (Jeffrey Lombardi, Jenifer Davis, Katia Ramirez, and Philip Chang) to the Pierce County Arts Commission. Use the following link for Proposal information, including hearing dates and related documents: http://online.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/council/iview/proposal.cfm?proposal_num=R2013-75…
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