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Derek Young

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Jan 1, 2023

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…

Marshawn Lynch’s cleats after hanging them up.

Pinned

Derek Young

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Dec 5, 2021

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.

Omicron is Here

Derek Young

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Sep 21, 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…

Biennial Budget Priorities for Pierce County

Derek Young

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Jul 27, 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…

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

Derek Young

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Jul 12, 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…

The Case for a COVID-19 Commission

Derek Young

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Jul 6, 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…

People underneath and holding up a pride flag.

Derek Young

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Jul 4, 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…

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

Derek Young

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Feb 16, 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…

Sustainability 2030 Plan update before Council

Derek Young

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Jan 13, 2021

Commitee and External Board Assignments

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

Commitee and External Board Assignments

Derek Young

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Jan 6, 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:

Changes at the Pierce County Council

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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