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Gratitude

After eight years on the Pierce County County Council and 16 years on the Gig Harbor City Council, today I’m stepping away from elected…

Jan 1, 2023

Marshawn Lynch’s cleats after hanging them up.

Jan 1, 2023

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Omicron is Here

If you’re still unvaccinated, the time to do so is now. Those over 18 years old and 6 months vaccinated should get a booster dose.

Dec 5, 2021

Omicron is Here

Dec 5, 2021

Biennial Budget Priorities for Pierce County

This afternoon Executive Dammeier will kick off the Council’s biennial budget process by introducing his own budget recommendation. Over…

Sep 21, 2021

Biennial Budget Priorities for Pierce County

Sep 21, 2021

The Case for Appointing the Pierce County Auditor and Sheriff

In December 1978, a federal grand jury indicted 15 men, including Pierce County Sheriff George Janovich, for racketeering. During the…

Jul 27, 2021

We the people… a home rule charter, by and for, the people of Pierce County.

Jul 27, 2021

The Case for a COVID-19 Commission

While COVID-19 will be with us for a long time, recovery is underway, and it’s time to learn from the pandemic to improve our public health…

Jul 12, 2021

The Case for a COVID-19 Commission

Jul 12, 2021

Pierce County Council Pride Proclamation

This afternoon the Council will, for the first time, vote on a Pride proclamation. It’s an honor to chair the Council for a moment like…

Jul 6, 2021

People underneath and holding up a pride flag.

Jul 6, 2021

Independence Day in a Divided Country

We don’t expect drama in a joint session of Congress to count electoral ballots. The Vice President reads a script, the votes are…

Jul 4, 2021

Celebration and troop review outside the White House on July 4th, 1861.

Jul 4, 2021

Sustainability 2030 Plan update before Council

At a special meeting the Community Development Committee will begin its review of the Pierce County Sustainability 2030 plan, which…

Feb 16, 2021

Sustainability 2030 Plan update before Council

Feb 16, 2021

Commitee and External Board Assignments

At this afternoon’s meeting the Council approved appointments to our standing committes and external boards.

Jan 13, 2021

Commitee and External Board Assignments

Jan 13, 2021

Changes at the Pierce County Council

With the New Year, Pierce County has a new Council. Yesterday we swore in four new members. Joining us are:

Jan 6, 2021

Changes at the Pierce County Council

Jan 6, 2021

Rebuilding Pierce County

How we can ensure a healthy, sustainable, and equitable future for all

Nov 1, 2020

Rebuilding Pierce County

Nov 1, 2020

Pierce County Poised to Continue Tradition of Poor Growth Management

Twenty-five years ago, Pierce County created its state-mandated Urban Growth Area. The plan was to curb runaway sprawl and plan for…

Oct 27, 2020

Pierce County Poised to Continue Tradition of Poor Growth Management

Oct 27, 2020

Council Schedule Highlights Week of July 6th, 2020

Due to Governor Inslee’s Emergency Proclamations 20–05 and 20–28, in-person attendance by members of the public at meetings of the Pierce…

Jul 6, 2020

Council Schedule Highlights Week of July 6th, 2020

Jul 6, 2020

Council Schedule Highlights Week of June 29th, 2020

Due to Governor Inslee’s Emergency Proclamations 20–05 and 20–28, in-person attendance by members of the public at meetings of the Pierce…

Jun 29, 2020

Council Schedule Highlights Week of June 29th, 2020

Jun 29, 2020

Human Services Committee Leadership

The Governor’s new order on public meetings allows local governments non-COVID-19 business, while still operating remotely. That means…

Jun 23, 2020

Human Services Committee Leadership

Jun 23, 2020

Long Overdue Public Health Funding for COVID-19 Response Approved by County Executive

After weeks of delays, Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier seems to have finally approved funding for the Tacoma-Pierce County Health…

Jun 15, 2020

Long Overdue Public Health Funding for COVID-19 Response Approved by County Executive

Jun 15, 2020

Funding Pierce County’s Public Health Response to COVID

This afternoon Governor Inslee announced a new approach to relaxing the stay home orders beginning June 1st. The new system will establish…

May 29, 2020

Funding Pierce County’s Public Health Response to COVID

May 29, 2020

Council Schedule Highlights Week of May 25th, 2020

Due to Governor Inslee’s Emergency Proclamations 20–05 and 20–28, in-person attendance by members of the public at meetings of the Pierce…

May 26, 2020

Council Schedule Highlights Week of May 25th, 2020

May 26, 2020

Pierce County CARES: Free personal protective equipment (PPE) available to businesses

Pierce County is providing free personal protective equipment (PPE) to county businesses to help them comply with COVID-19 workplace…

May 20, 2020

Pierce County CARES: Free personal protective equipment (PPE) available to businesses

May 20, 2020

Council Schedule Highlights Week of May 4th, 2020

Monday, May 4th, 2020

May 4, 2020

Council Schedule Highlights Week of May 4th, 2020

May 4, 2020

Derek Young

Derek Young

Pierce County Councilmember. Serving Gig Harbor, Fox Island, Key Peninsula, Ruston, and parts of North and West Tacoma.

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