Pierce County, WA

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board has cancelled its August 12, 2026, meeting because there is no new business before the Board. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. via Teams or in-person at the Pierce County Annex, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma, Washington 98409.

• Meeting cancelled due to no new business
• Next meeting: September 9, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Pierce County Annex, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from June and July, and to take action on requests for leave without pay over 30 days. The meeting will also include time for old/new business, public comment, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Approval of minutes from June 9 and July 15, 2026 meetings
• Action on leave without pay over 30 days for various employees
• Discussion of old and new business
• Public comment period
• Next regular meeting set for September 8, 2026

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission is holding a regular meeting with no listed substantive agenda items. The agenda is mostly procedural, covering call to order, approval of minutes, and public input. No specific cases, advisory opinions, or new business are listed.

• Meeting via Zoom and at Tacoma Public Library, Study Room 102
• Quorum of 3 members required
• Public input limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Next meeting scheduled for September 9, 2026

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is conducting a formal hearing involving Pierce County as the respondent and an unnamed appellant. The meeting consists of opening statements, witness testimony, and closing arguments.

• Hearing between Pierce County (Respondent) and Appellant

The board conducted the third day of the Ragan v. Pierce County hearing. No final decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees is holding a special meeting on July 15, 2026. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct a hearing of appeal for Stacie Glenn.

• Hearing of Appeal – Stacie Glenn

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees held a special meeting on July 15, 2026, to hear an appeal by Stacie Glenn. The appellant was not present, and the Commission dismissed the appeal under Civil Service Rules, Appendix D, item 4, for failure to appear. The motion to dismiss was made by Commissioner Cintron and seconded by Commissioner Wallace Lonergan, and it carried.

• Dismissed Stacie Glenn's appeal for failure to appear (motion carried)

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Human Resources-Salary Commission is meeting to discuss whether to recommend an amendment to the ordinance for 2026-2027 salaries. The commission intends to finalize a recommendation if necessary.

• Discussion on potential amendment to the 2026-2027 salaries ordinance

The Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials voted to recommend a 3% salary increase for the Assessor-Treasurer, Auditor, and Executive, and a 4% increase for the Sheriff, all effective January 1, 2027. The recommendation will be sent to the County Council for consideration. No public testimony was given.

• Recommended 3% salary increase for Assessor-Treasurer, Auditor, and Executive effective Jan 1, 2027 (passed)
• Recommended 4% salary increase for Sheriff effective Jan 1, 2027 (passed)
• Approved recommendation language emphasizing Sheriff salary competitiveness (passed)

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The regular meeting scheduled for July 14, 2026, was canceled because there was no quorum. A special meeting was scheduled for July 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the Pierce County Annex.

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will hold a hearing on July 13, 2026, regarding a case involving a Respondent and an Appellant. The meeting will include opening statements, witness presentations, and closing arguments.

• Hearing scheduled for July 13, 2026
• In-person and virtual attendance options available
• Meeting location: Pierce County Annex Building, 2401 S 35th Street
• Public can join via Microsoft Teams

The board conducted the second day of a three-day hearing regarding Ragan v. Pierce County. No final decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes. A written transcription of the proceedings is available via Public Records Request.

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is conducting hearings involving an appellant and Pierce County as the respondent. The proceedings include opening statements, witness testimony, and closing arguments.

• Personnel Board Hearing on July 9, 2026
• Personnel Board Hearing on July 13, 2026

The Board conducted day one of a three-day hearing regarding Ragan v. Pierce County. No final decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board cancelled its July 8, 2026 meeting because there is no new business. The next regular meeting is set for August 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. via Teams or in‑person at the Pierce County Annex, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma. Separate Personnel Board hearings are scheduled for July 9 and July 13, 2026, each from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancellation for July 8, 2026 – no agenda items
• Next regular meeting: August 12, 2026, 5:00 p.m., Teams or Pierce County Annex
• Personnel Board hearing: July 9, 2026, 3:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
• Personnel Board hearing: July 13, 2026, 3:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on the formation of For and Against committees, likely related to proposed charter amendments. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items such as call to order, roll call, public comment, and adjournment.

• Formation of For and Against committees

Pierce County Charter Review

The Charter Review Commission will meet to discuss and potentially take action on three specific amendment proposals. The body will also discuss the formation of committees to argue for and against proposed changes.

• Potential action on Proposal C-8R: Competitive Hiring for Appointed Positions
• Potential action on Proposal C-31: Executive Pro Tem
• Potential action on Proposal O-1: Financial Procedures Modernization
• Formation of For and Against Committees

The Charter Review Commission formed several 'For' and 'Against' committees to review specific amendment proposals. The Commission also amended its agenda to remove item 8 regarding potential action on certain amendment proposals. Additionally, the Chair announced that the June 30 Special Meeting is canceled.

• Amended agenda to strike item 8 (18-0)
• Added discussion of 2016 commission issues and 2026 budget (17-1)
• Approved June 15, June 17, and June 22 meeting minutes
• Formed 'For' and 'Against' committees for C-13 Council Rules of Procedure
• Formed 'For' and 'Against' committees for C-1 Appoint Sheriff/Qualifications
• Formed 'For' and 'Against' committees for C-30 Sheriff Ombuds
• Formed 'For' and 'Against' committees for C-32 Initiative Signature Gathering Timelines
• Formed 'For' and 'Against' committees for C-25 4-Year Financial Outlook, C-36 Modernization of Anti-Discrimination Language, and C-18 Juvenile Detention Oversight

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will potentially take action on three amendment proposals — C-8R (Competitive Hiring for Appointed Positions), C-31 (Executive Pro Tem), and O-1 (Financial Procedures Modernization) — that were not previously advanced for the ballot. The commission will also form For and Against committees for ballot measures and handle routine items such as approval of minutes and public comment.

• Potential action on proposal C-8R (Competitive Hiring for Appointed Positions)
• Potential action on proposal C-31 (Executive Pro Tem)
• Potential action on proposal O-1 (Financial Procedures Modernization)
• Formation of For and Against committees for ballot measures
• Approval of minutes from three prior meetings (June 15, 17, and 22, 2026)

The Commission formed several 'For' and 'Against' committees to review specific amendment proposals. Additionally, the agenda was amended to remove item 8 regarding potential action on certain amendment proposals.

• Amended agenda to strike item 8 (18-0)
• Added discussion of 2016 commission issues and 2026 budget to agenda (17-1)
• Approved June 15, June 17, and June 22 meeting minutes via voice vote
• Formed 'For' committee for C-13 Council Rules of Procedure
• Formed 'For' and 'Against' committees for C-1 (Appoint Sheriff/Qualifications)
• Formed 'For' and 'Against' committees for C-30 (Sheriff Ombuds)
• Formed 'For' and 'Against' committees for C-32 (Initiative Signature Gathering Timelines)
• Formed 'For' and 'Against' committees for C-25, C-36, and C-18

Pierce County Charter Review

The 2026 Charter Review Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on various amendment proposals. The body will specifically discuss proposal C-18 regarding Juvenile Detention Oversight and may vote on several other administrative and structural changes.

• Discussion on proposal C-18 Juvenile Detention Oversight
• Potential action on C-8R Competitive Hiring for Appointed Positions
• Potential action on C-29 Young Persons Commission
• Potential action on C-31 Executive Pro Tem and C-40 Vacancies Suspensions and Acting Officials
• Potential action on O-1 Financial Procedures Modernization and O-2 Amendments to Council Legislation

The Charter Review Commission approved two amendments to Proposal No. C-18 concerning juvenile detention oversight. One amendment requires the Council to fund independent audits, while another mandates publishing performance data on the Superior Court website.

• Amendment 1: Failed to make Juvenile Detention Advocate Office 'independent' (10-10)
• Amendment 2: Approved requirement for Council to fund independent audit or accreditation review (11-9)
• Amendment 3: Approved requirement to publish performance measures on the Superior Court website (14-4-2)

Pierce County Charter Review

The Commission will discuss advancing a proposal for Juvenile Detention Oversight to the ballot. The body may also take action on several other amendment proposals regarding hiring, commissions, and financial procedures.

• Proposal C-18 Juvenile Detention Oversight
• Proposal C-8R Competitive Hiring for Appointed Positions
• Proposal C-29 Young Persons Commission
• Proposal C-31 Executive Pro Tem
• Proposal O-1 Financial Procedures Modernization

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission considered Proposal No. C-18, which would create an independent Juvenile Detention Advocate Office and require independent audits of juvenile detention. An amendment to make the office 'independent' failed on a 10-10 tie vote. Two other amendments passed: one requiring the County Council to fund audits (11-9) and another requiring publication of performance data on the Superior Court's website (14-4, 2 abstentions). The final proposal was not voted on in this excerpt.

• Amendment to insert 'an Independent' before Juvenile Detention Advocate Office failed (10-10)
• Amendment requiring Council to appropriate sufficient funds for independent audit or accreditation review passed (11-9)
• Amendment requiring publication of performance data on Superior Court's website passed (14-4, 2 abstentions)

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will discuss updates and legal reports before moving to consider advancing proposal C‑18 for juvenile detention oversight to the ballot. The commission will also consider potential action on a series of amendment proposals such as C‑2 Intergovernmental Cooperation, C‑8R Competitive Hiring, C‑20 Conflict of Interest Exception, and others. Public comment will be accepted, and the meeting will conclude with next‑meeting topics.

• Discussion to advance proposal C‑18 Juvenile Detention Oversight to the ballot (carried over from June 15)
• Potential action on amendment C‑2 Intergovernmental Cooperation
• Potential action on amendment C‑8R Competitive Hiring for Appointed Positions
• Potential action on amendment C‑20 Conflict of Interest Exception for Charter Review Commission
• Potential action on amendment C‑23 Initiative and Referendum Signature Requirements

The Charter Review Commission approved three amendment proposals during a special meeting. These changes establish a Public Safety Ombuds, require a four-year budget outlook, and create the Coroner Medical Examiner department.

• Approved amendment to Proposal C-30 creating a Public Safety Ombuds (11-8-1)
• Approved striker amendment to Proposal C-25 requiring a 4-Year Budget Outlook (19-1)
• Approved striker amendment to Proposal C-28 creating the Coroner Medical Examiner department (consensus)

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will meet to discuss and potentially advance several proposed charter amendments to the ballot, including juvenile detention oversight and changes to the sheriff's office and initiative processes.

• Discussion to advance proposal C-18 Juvenile Detention Oversight to the ballot
• Potential action on amendment proposals including C-2 Intergovernmental Cooperation, C-8R Competitive Hiring, and C-28 Replace Coroner with Medical Examiner
• Potential action on amendment proposals including C-30 Sheriff Ombuds, C-31 Executive Pro Tem, and C-32 Initiative Signature Gathering Timelines
• Potential action on amendment proposals including C-40 Vacancies Suspensions and Acting Officials, O-1 Financial Procedures Modernization, and O-2 Amendments to Council Legislation
• Hybrid meeting held at Pierce County Annex – Conference Room A, 2401 S. 35th Street Tacoma, WA

The Commission approved three charter amendments regarding public safety oversight, budget outlooks, and the Coroner Medical Examiner. These changes include creating a Public Safety Ombuds position and requiring a four-year budget outlook.

• Approved amendment to Proposal C-30 to create a Public Safety Ombuds (11-0)
• Approved striker amendment to Proposal C-25 regarding a 4-Year Budget Outlook (19-1)
• Approved striker amendment to Proposal C-28 creating the Coroner Medical Examiner (consensus)

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Pierce County Salary Commission is meeting to hear from the County Auditor and Undersheriff about their offices' responsibilities and compensation, following a May meeting where the County Executive and Assessor-Treasurer discussed their roles. The commission will also approve the May 20, 2026 meeting minutes and take public testimony. This is part of the commission's ongoing review of salaries for elected officials.

• Auditor Linda Farmer and Undersheriff Fajardo are scheduled to speak at 5:45pm and 6:15pm respectively
• Approval of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of a 2% salary increase for 2026 and 2027 previously approved by the Council
• Board member discussion and requests for information
• Public testimony period

The Pierce County Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials met and heard presentations from the County Auditor and the Undersheriff regarding their offices' responsibilities and salary concerns. The commission approved the minutes from the April 15, 2026 meeting. No formal salary decisions were made during this meeting.

• Approved April 15, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0, 2 abstentions)

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will review proposals passed for final consideration and hear presentations from the Superior and Juvenile Courts. The body may take action on various amendment proposals regarding county governance and operations.

• Potential action on C-28: Replace Coroner with Medical Examiner
• Potential action on C-11: Consistent Term Limits for Elected Positions
• Potential action on C-7R: Residency Requirement for Council Members
• Potential action on C-23 and C-32: Initiative and Referendum signature requirements and timelines
• Potential action on C-1: Appoint Sheriff/Qualifications for Appointment

The Charter Review Commission passed an amendment to Article 3, Section 3.70 regarding the Sheriff's office. If implemented, the Sheriff would transition from an elective office to an appointed position effective January 1, 2027.

• Approved amendment to Article 3, Section 3.70 (12-9)

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will consider a set of amendment proposals listed on the agenda. Items include changes to sheriff appointment qualifications, intergovernmental cooperation, the charter preamble, council member residency requirements, and competitive hiring for appointed positions. The meeting also includes public comment, presentations from the Superior and Juvenile Courts, and updates from the chair and legal staff.

• C-1 Appoint Sheriff/Qualifications for Appointment
• C-2 Intergovernmental Cooperation
• C-6 Preamble update to add Resident
• C-7R Residency Requirement for Council Members
• C-8R Competitive Hiring for Appointed Positions

The Charter Review Commission passed an amendment to Article 3, Section 3.70 regarding the Sheriff's office. If adopted, the Sheriff would transition from an elective office to an appointed position effective January 1, 2027.

• Approved amendment to Article 3, Section 3.70 (12-9)

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will hold a special meeting to receive public comment on a series of charter amendment proposals. No votes or other actions will be taken; the commission will only hear comments on each listed item.

• C-1: Appoint Sheriff/Qualifications for Appointment
• C-6: Preamble update to add Resident
• C-23: Initiative and Referendum Signature Requirements
• C-28: Replace Coroner with Medical Examiner
• O-1: Financial Procedures Modernization

The Charter Review Commission held a special meeting to review amendment proposals and receive public comments. No substantive decisions or votes on charter amendments were recorded during this session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Changed public comment duration to three minutes (voice vote)

Pierce County Charter Review

The 2026 Charter Review Commission is meeting to take public comment on 21 proposed charter amendments. These proposals include changes to elected office qualifications, hiring processes, and the structure of county leadership.

• Proposal C-1: Change Sheriff from an elected position to an appointed position with minimum professional qualifications
• Proposal C-2: Prohibit the County from engaging in civil immigration enforcement except as required by law
• Proposal C-7R: Require a 3-year residency in Pierce County for all elected County Officers and Councilmembers
• Proposal C-8R: Require open, competitive, and merit-based hiring processes for appointed positions
• Proposal C-28: Replace the Coroner with a Medical Examiner

The Parking Advisory Board met to review the agenda, which included development projects and budget updates. No substantive decisions or votes on specific ordinances were recorded in these minutes.

• Approved June 22, 2023 meeting minutes

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission is holding a special meeting to review and potentially take action on 20 proposed amendments to the county charter. These proposals cover a range of governance issues including elected official terms, public safety oversight, and financial procedures.

• C-1: Appoint Sheriff/Qualifications for Appointment
• C-11: Consistent Term Limits for Elected Positions
• C-28: Replace Coroner with Medical Examiner
• C-30: Sheriff Ombuds
• O-1: Financial Procedures Modernization

The June 10, 2026 special meeting of the Pierce County Charter Review Commission was canceled. No decisions, approvals, or discussions occurred, and no actions were taken on any of the listed amendment proposals.

PPW-Solid Waste Advisory Committee

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific decisions, contracts, or advisory opinions are listed for action.

The Pierce County Ethics Commission meeting was moved to July 8, 2026. The commission approved the agenda and minutes, but reported no old or new business. Two complaints were received: one alleging a Roberts Rules violation was deemed outside the scope of ethics complaints, and another regarding booking flights and frequent flyer miles was found permissible under county rules, with no probable cause for a finding. No substantive decisions were made.

• Meeting moved to July 8, 2026
• Agenda approved
• Minutes approved
• Complaint on Roberts Rules violation: outside scope of ethics complaints
• Complaint on booking flights/frequent flyer miles: permissible under county rules, no probable cause

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The June 10, 2026, meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board is cancelled because there is no new business. The next meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2026.

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will consider potential action on a series of amendment proposals. Items include changes to sheriff appointment qualifications, intergovernmental cooperation, residency requirements for council members, competitive hiring for appointed positions, and modernization of anti‑discrimination language. The commission will also hear public comment before deciding which proposals to adopt.

• C-1 Appoint Sheriff/Qualifications for Appointment
• C-2 Intergovernmental Cooperation
• C-7R Residency Requirement for Council Members
• C-8R Competitive Hiring for Appointed Positions
• C-36 Modernization of Anti‑Discrimination Language

The June 10, 2026 special meeting of the Pierce County Charter Review Commission was canceled. No decisions or actions were taken on any of the listed amendment proposals.

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees will consider the resignation of Commissioner Christian Isaac. It will also approve the May 12, 2026 meeting minutes, discuss leave without pay cases exceeding 30 days, and consider the reinstatement of Deputy Sheriff J. Mitchell. The agenda notes the next regular meeting date of July 14, 2026.

• Resignation of Commissioner Christian Isaac (action)
• Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting May 12, 2026 (action)
• Leave without pay over 30 days – various cases (action)
• Reinstatement – Deputy Sheriff J. Mitchell (action)
• Next Regular Meeting – July 14, 2026 (information)

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees approved the reinstatement of James Mitchell to Deputy Sheriff, contingent on passing the background process. The commission also approved leave without pay over 30 days for six employees and accepted the resignation of Commissioner Christian Isaac. The minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting were approved.

• Approved reinstatement of James Mitchell to Deputy Sheriff (2-0)
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for six employees (2-0)
• Approved minutes of May 12, 2026 regular meeting (2-0)
• Accepted resignation of Commissioner Christian Isaac

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission discussed a slate of amendment proposals. Several proposals, including C-27 Housing Stability, C-30 Sheriff Ombuds, and O-2 Council Legislation Writing requirements, were approved and advanced to a second reading. Other items such as O-1 Financial Procedures Modernization and P-7 Campaign Finance met the sponsorship threshold and will proceed to the next step. Proposals C-41 and others that did not meet the four‑commissioner sponsorship requirement will not move forward.

• C-27 Housing Stability amendment passed (15 in favor, 0 opposed) and advanced to second reading
• C-30 Sheriff Ombuds amendment passed (15 in favor, 2 opposed) and advanced to second reading
• O-2 amendment to Council legislation writing requirements passed (16 in favor) and advanced to second reading
• O-1 Financial Procedures Modernization advanced to second reading after failed amendment motions
• P-7 Campaign Finance proposal met the four‑vote requirement and will proceed to legal review

The Board of County Commissioners reviewed numerous resolutions regarding various county services and administrative changes. Several items were approved via consent agenda, while others were voted on individually during the regular session.

• Approved $33,900 Next Generation 9-1-1 Grant application
• Approved $65,000 Motorola Solutions contract for 250 NetMotion licenses
• Approved $157,037.67 WB Mason Company office supply contract renewal
• Approved Keefe Commissary Network contract renewal for Department of Corrections
• Approved $84,000 change order for VComm, LLC radio system engineering
• Approved $443,900 temporary budget extension and appropriations
• Approved $164,431.04 Medline Industries medical and surgical supply purchase
• Approved $98,287.48 Axon Enterprise body camera licenses for Department of Corrections

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission meeting will include a substantive discussion of amendment proposals previously advanced. Several proposals, such as C-27 Housing Stability and O-1 Financial Procedures Modernization, include proposed amendments that will be considered. The commission will also address routine agenda items like call to order, roll call, and public comment.

• C-26 Community Stewardship – discussion
• C-27 Housing Stability – proposed amendment and discussion
• C-30 Sheriff Ombuds – discussion
• O-1 Financial Procedures Modernization – proposed amendment and discussion
• C-36 Modernization of Anti-Discrimination Language – proposed amendment and discussion

The Commission held second readings for multiple amendment proposals. Several items were approved for final consideration, while others failed to advance or lacked a second.

• Approved C-30 Sheriff Ombuds (12-9)
• Approved O-1 Financial Procedures Modernization as amended (12-7)
• Approved O-2 Amendments to Council Legislation Must be in Writing (12-7)
• Approved C-29 Young Persons Council and Office of Children and Youth (11-10)
• Approved C-32 Initiative Signature Gathering Timelines (13-7)
• Approved C-36 Modernization of Anti-Discrimination Language as amended (12-8)
• Denied C-26 Community Stewardship
• Denied C-27 Housing Stability