Kirk Kirkland has been an environmental advocate for over 30 years. He has worked with Tahoma Audubon, Sierra Club and Futurewise as an environmental advocate, appearing before such bodies as the Washington State Legislature and the Pierce County Council. He retired from Tahoma Audubon in 2023 when they were considering changing their priorities. While active […]
Brett Johnson chairs our political committee, focusing on key local races in Pierce County. He also revises and contributes content for the newsletter and website. Endorsements are an important way to identify strong candidates with environmental goals and introduce them to advocates and donors. A complete slate of candidates encourages people to not just vote […]
Really think your vote won’t make a difference? Well, go find your mail-in-ballot because this year you can make a big difference! The race for President, Pierce County Executive and County Council is going to be close. Plus your vote is necessary to win in the Electoral College vote on Jan 6th. This is a […]
Pierce County Executive: Ryan Mello ryanmello.com Pierce County Council – District 6: Jani Hitchen electjanihitchen.org Pierce County Council – District 4: Rosie Ayala peopleforrosieayala.com Pierce County Council – District 2: Davida Haygood vote4davida.com Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer: Marty Campbell electmartycampbell.com WA Legislative District 25 – Pos. 1: Cameron Severns electcamseverns.com WA Legislative District 25 – Pos. […]
With fewer than 30 days left before ballots are mailed out, it’s time to step up efforts to defeat Initiative 2117. The NO on I-2117 campaign is mobilizing across Washington state to encourage citizens to vote NO to protect our air, water, forests, farmlands, jobs, and transportation investments. If passed, I-2117 would repeal our state’s […]
On October 4, 2024, Pierce County Planning staff made an inspection of Wasmund Road near Spanaway and Audubon Creeks. They were investigating a complaint about digging and excavation without a permit. They found that installation of two culverts in the road and extensive gravel added to the road and on JBLM property. The Tacoma Rescue […]
When the planning for the Environmental Conference began it seemed risky to think people would give up a sunny Saturday morning to talk about zoning. Those who showed up learned how to change legislation, and they learned how much it costs to sue county government when the county planning department fumbles a permit decision like […]
