Next Tuesday will be a historic vote for county and federal government officials. Your participation is going to be important. A new generation of leaders is taking over the government and is going to represent the majority of voters. They are rebuilding our society by reversing the damage done by the current federal administration. If […]
by Ryan Mello, Pierce County Executive We’re just a few days from Election Day and I know all of us are feeling the weight and significance of this one. The consequences of federal, state and local races are profound for Pierce County. At the federal level, polls indicate Democrats have an increasingly strong chance at […]
By Kirk Kirkland Your mail-in ballot has been delivered, and it is time to join the political revolution heading to Congress this November. Make sure your vote is counted so you can participate in this historic election. A midterm change of leadership in the U.S. Congress is a common reaction when voters feel lawmakers are […]
Here’s your chance to vote in perhaps the most important election in the history of our republic. If you are looking for recommendations for who to vote for and about the issues that are on the ballot, we have your answers. We have compiled several recommendations from the Pierce County Democratic Party and Indivisible Tacoma. […]
Community Rallies: The room was packed to capacity as supporters gathered to celebrate our recent fundraising success. Following several inspiring speeches from our team, the event brought in an additional $6,840 toward our legal defense fund. This incredible push brings our total to nearly $26,000 raised toward our $30,000 goal ahead of our November 18th […]
by Jani Hitchen We’re seeing salmon in some Pierce County creeks for the first time in a long time! Recent images of spawning salmon in Lakewood’s Ponce de Leon Creek are one exciting example. Washington and the West Coast have long been known for their salmon runs. Long before email or even snail mail, people […]
by Marianne Lincoln We must change how we flush. You wash your laundry, flush your toilet, turn on the dishwasher, take a shower or a bath and all that fresh water goes to the sewer. Just this past year the County worked on a project to expand the size of the sewer pipes from Parkland […]
By Kirk Kirkland Our freeways are jammed every evening, and expanding freeway lanes is simply no longer viable. Transportation options in counties along Puget Sound have reached a critical tipping point. With freeways and bridges operating at full capacity, putting more people on buses is the most effective way to transport Pierce County residents to […]
You’re Invited Party to Celebrate Successful Fundraising Date: October 8 Time: 6:00 PM Location: DuPont Civic Center 303 Barksdale Ave, DuPont, WA 98327 Come celebrate our successful fundraising effort that started last June. With your help, we cleared our first major hurdle when CalPortland’s attorneys tried to strip us of our right to appeal their […]
