[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…
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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…
Pierce County wins national awards for voter project and emergency mobile app
Last year, Pierce County completed a redistricting project affecting nearly every local voter in just five weeks. The county also started using the latest mobile technology to track damage to roads, bridges, and buildings during floods, fires and other disasters. These two innovative programs have been recognized as among the best in the United States…
Understanding the Affordable Care Act and Washington State’s Health Benefit Exchange
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) (aka-Obama Care) is moving closer to full implementation. Washington State has chosen to establish a Health Benefit Exchange, a marketplace where individuals and businesses can shop for insurance plans. The business marketplace is called SHOP (Small Business Health Options Program). The SHOP is for companies with fewer than 50 employees…
Pierce County Council to consider ordinance to change county elections to odd years
By Marianne Lincoln On the 5th Floor of the County-City Building Courtroom 533, Monday July 8, at 10 a.m., the Pierce County Council’s Rules and Operations Committee is going to consider an ordinance to move the Elections of County Elective Offices to Odd-Numbered Years. The final hearing is scheduled for July 23. This proposal brings…
Pierce County Library news July 8-14
Thank You for Helping to Break Down the E-book Blockade Thank you for participating in the e-book blockade, aka Scrooge campaign. Good news—all six major publishers are now selling e-books to libraries—or say they will do so soon. Pierce County Library is happy that we are making some progress. We still need a fair market…
Stay safe and legal this Fourth of July
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The Pierce County Fire Marshal’s Office reminds citizens to celebrate the Fourth of July safely. Last year, Pierce County hospitals treated 34 firework-related injuries, according to the Office of the Washington State Fire Marshal. Avoid serious injury by exercising caution when discharging fireworks. Also, the combination of fireworks and the forecasted…
Graham Fire and Rescue welcomes new Chief Ryan Baskett
Graham Fire and Rescue held a badge pinning today to officially promote and welcome its new Fire Chief, Ryan Baskett. The 3:00 p.m. ceremony was held at the headquarters fire station on 70th Avenue. The entire Baskett family was there, some arriving from eastern Washington. Much of Baskett’s wife’s family (she’s a granddaughter of John…
Council appoints Kevin McCann Judge and Dick Muri 28th Rep.
The Pierce County Council filled two key vacancies in the community on Tuesday, July 2. First, the Council voted 7-0 to appoint Kevin McCann as a judge on the Pierce County District Court bench. McCann, who has served the county as a deputy prosecutor for 17 years, succeeds Jack Nevin, who was elected to the…
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