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. — This afternoon the state Department of Health announced it has positively identified a case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in Pierce County, a man in his 20's. …

This afternoon Executive Dammeier will kick off the Council’s biennial budget process by introducing his own budget recommendation. Over the next two months, the Council will conduct frequent public meetings establishing its priorities, holding hearings with departments, and finally passing our version on November 23rd. The priorities you’ll see below…

In December 1978, a federal grand jury indicted 15 men, including Pierce County Sheriff George Janovich, for racketeering. During the trial, it was revealed that the department was protecting John Carbone’s crime syndicate in exchange for bribes, covering up various crimes such as murder, arson, extortion, and assaults. In response…

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 system and prepare for future emergencies. — In late February of last year, heading to DC for our National Association of Counties Legislative conference, we realized there was no resolution supporting action on COVID-19. We pulled together an emergency resolution that enabled us to advocate to our federal partners.

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 this and something I believe is long overdue. It celebrates our LGBTQ+ community and their struggle for fundamental rights and protections under the law, along…

We don’t expect drama in a joint session of Congress to count electoral ballots. The Vice President reads a script, the votes are announced, and beyond the occasional faithless elector, the person who won states adding up to 270 votes becomes president. But with so much at stake and so…

At a special meeting the Community Development Committee will begin its review of the Pierce County Sustainability 2030 plan, which outlines how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across Pierce County government operations and the larger community over the next 10 years. Developed with numerous community sustainability experts and county stakeholders…

At this afternoon’s meeting the Council approved appointments to our standing committes and external boards. Standing Committees RULES AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Meeting Time: Mondays, 10:00 a.m. Derek Young, Chair Dave Morell, Vice Chair Marty Campbell, Executive Pro Tempore Jani Hitchen, Alternate COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Meeting Time: First and Third Mondays, 1:30 p.m. Ryan Mello, Chair Marty Campbell, Vice Chair Dave Morell…

With the New Year, Pierce County has a new Council. Yesterday we swore in four new members. Joining us are: Hans Zeiger, District 2 Amy Cruver, District 3 Ryan Mello, District 5 Jani Hitchen, District 6 We’re excited about this new group because they each bring a unique background and…