Ryan Mello is running for Pierce County Executive stepping up from being chair of the County Council. Other councilmembers are leaving empty seats that could cause a change in the environmental leadership on the council. Your vote in the August 6 primary election can make a big difference in the future of our county. _________________________________________________ […]
What is the needed balance between open space and suburban homes that is necessary to make Spanaway more livable. These and other questions about livability will be discussed at Environmental Conference held on September 28 _______________________________________________________________ You’re Invited to Environmental Coalition’s Conference! Save this date: Saturday, September 28th, the Environmental Coalition will host our Fall […]
About Jani: During her first term as a Pierce County Councilmember, Jani worked hard to collaborate and problem-solve with colleagues, community leaders, agencies, organizations and neighbors. She stepped up early to address the needs of youth, serve as an advocate for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, and continued to focus on supporting unhoused neighbors […]
Dave Upthegrove wins Statewide Automatic Recount! As of September 4th, Dave Upthegrove has officially been declared the 2nd-place finisher in the race for WA Commissioner of Public Lands. After finishing 51 votes ahead of Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson when the first count was certified, the razor-thin margin triggered a statewide automatic hand recount. The recount […]
Both Tacoma’s Planning Department and Pierce County Planning Department have circumvented the state Environmental Policy Act by making a Designation of Nonsignficance that does not evaluate significant impacts on large projects, like Tiny Home Village in Spanaway and the South Tacoma Warehouse District. Is there a way to change this policy? ___________________________________________________________________ The High Price […]
Al Schmauder organizes volunteer efforts to repair the fish ladder annually. Call him if you would like to help, 253-202-2486. He is past president of the Chamber/Clover Creek Watershed Council, and is the Water Steward for the Chambers-Clover Watershed __________________________________________________________________________________ You’re Invited…. When: Wednesday, August 20th at 3pm Where: Chambers Creek Dam Sitein Steilacoom August Field […]
Save the date: Saturday, September 28th, the Environmental Coalition will host a Fall Conference about the future of growth management n Pierce County. This is the 30th anniversary of the first County Comp Plan. From 9am to Noon, we’ll discuss changes in Pierce County’s Planning Department that will provide residents with a significant voice on […]
by Kirk Kirkland How would you like to make the suburban sprawl around you into a real livable community? The Environmental Coalition of Pierce County invites you to share your ideas at their Environmental Conference this September. With a Democratic majority on the Pierce County Council, we are living at an opportune time to make […]
Expansion of DuPont gravel mine calls for dewatering the aquifer and long-term destruction of Edmond Marsh — a favorite bird habitat. Protecting and restoring the wetlands was a part of the original lawsuit and agreement with mine owners until the city produced this recent Draft Environmental Impact Statement. _____________________________________________________________________ Edmond Marsh has been the focus […]
Originally from Spokane, Cameron Severns lives in the Summit-Waller area, works in insurance, leads an addiction-recovery ministry at his church, and volunteers with Family Promise of Pierce County, a nonprofit that helps families experiencing homelessness. Incredibly, Cameron Severns was able to secure a top-2 finish in the 2022 primary election as a write-in candidate to […]
Originally from Spokane, Cameron Severns lives in the Summit-Waller area, works in insurance, leads an addiction-recovery ministry at his church, and volunteers with Family Promise of Pierce County, a nonprofit that helps families experiencing homelessness. Incredibly, Cameron Severns was able to secure a top-2 finish in the 2022 primary election as a write-in candidate to […]
Cameron Severns for State House Position 1 25th Legislative District Originally from Spokane, Cameron Severns lives in the Summit-Waller area, works in insurance, leads an addiction-recovery ministry at his church, and volunteers with Family Promise of Pierce County, a nonprofit that helps families experiencing homelessness. Incredibly, Cameron Severns was able to secure a top-2 finish […]
In the 26th District, Republican Rep. Spencer Hutchins has decided to step down for personal reasons. His Democratic opponent of two years ago, Adison Richards, is running again this year after losing to Hutchins by only 735 votes. This year, Richards has significantly boosted fundraising while doubling down on campaign strategies that allowed him to nearly […]
How to turn suburban sprawl into a Community by Kirk Kirkland How would you like to make the suburban sprawl around you into a real livable community? The Environmental Coalition of Pierce County invites you to share your ideas at their Environmental Conference in September. With a Democratic majority on the Pierce County Council, […]
