Pierce County public meetings in 2025

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The commission will onboard new members and consider retaining Judge Judy Jasprica as its Hearing Officer. A presentation by legal advisor Jennifer Loynd will be given, and the commission will discuss the location for its 2026 meetings. The venue for the January 14 meeting will also be addressed in New Business.

• Onboarding of new commission members
• Retention of Judge Judy Jasprica as Hearing Officer
• Presentation by legal advisor Jennifer Loynd
• Discussion of the meeting location for 2026
• Discussion of the venue for the January 14 meeting

The commission approved its agenda and adopted the minutes with an attendance amendment. The retention of Judge Judy Jasprica as the Hearing Officer was approved. The board discussed the 2026 meeting location and the need for monthly meetings, but no decision was recorded on those items.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes with attendance amendment
• Approved retention of Judge Jasprica as Hearing Officer

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board will review its hearing process, set hearing dates and times for Cory Ragan, and hear public testimony. The meeting is procedural and does not involve contracts, ordinances, or budget items.

• Overview of hearing process
• Schedule hearing dates and times for Cory Ragan
• Public testimony and good of the order

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Civil Service Commission will approve the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. It will consider a request for leave without pay exceeding 30 days for employee A. Fowler. The commission will schedule a hearing date for the disciplinary appeal of employee Stacie Glenn. The meeting will also set the next regular meeting date for January 13, 2026 and include a public comment period.

• Approve minutes from November 12, 2025 meeting
• Consider leave without pay over 30 days for A. Fowler
• Schedule hearing date for disciplinary appeal of Stacie Glenn
• Set next regular meeting date for January 13, 2026

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. It also approved a leave‑without‑pay request for employee A. Fowler for up to one year. The commission scheduled a disciplinary appeal hearing for Stacie Glenn on January 6, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. No new business was presented.

• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved leave without pay for A. Fowler (up to one year)
• Scheduled disciplinary appeal hearing for Stacie Glenn on Jan 6, 2026

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025 has been cancelled because there is no new business. No agenda items will be considered at this meeting. The next regular meeting is set for December 10, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., to be held via Teams and in the Pierce County Annex, Grand Conference Room, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409.

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission will review the onboarding of new members, establish best practices for email communications, and consider retaining Judge Judy Jasprica as the Hearing Officer. The meeting will also address mailed correspondence, informal inquiries, advisory opinions, and public input. No formal decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Onboarding of new commission members
• Best practices regarding email communications
• Retention of Judge Judy Jasprica as Hearing Officer
• Review of mailed correspondence
• Consideration of informal inquiries and advisory opinions

The Pierce County Ethics Commission approved the meeting agenda and approved the prior meeting's minutes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees will approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It will discuss leave without pay over 30 days for various employees and leave without pay up to one year for Deputy K. Hoisington and Deputy B. Stoddard. The agenda also notes the date of the next regular meeting on December 9, 2025.

• Approval of minutes from the October 14, 2025 regular meeting
• Leave without pay over 30 days – various employees
• Leave without pay up to one year – Deputy K. Hoisington
• Leave without pay up to one year – Deputy B. Stoddard
• Next regular meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It approved leave without pay over 30 days for three employees, noting that S. Madrigal‑Mendoza had already returned. It also approved leave without pay up to one year for Deputy Becca Stoddard and Deputy Kendall Hoisington. No other business was taken up.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for three employees
• Approved leave without pay up to one year for Deputy Becca Stoddard
• Approved leave without pay up to one year for Deputy Kendall Hoisington

Regional Coordinating Council

The Regional Coordinating Council discussed revising its 2024‑2026 strategic plan to reflect current hazards and grant priorities. Members approved a member survey to be distributed by the end of 2025, with results to be reviewed at the January 2026 meeting. The council also reviewed contracts for protective equipment and a new situational‑awareness system, and noted funding updates for training and drone security.

• Update RCC Strategic Plan (2024‑2026) with an appendix and broader hazard focus; survey to be sent by end of 2025
• Contract with vendor Point Blank for plate carrier vests, helmets, and medical response packs; orders this month, delivery early 2026
• Contract for WebEOC development to integrate new situational awareness tools
• Regional Coordination Project funded at $115,000 under SHSP 2024‑2027
• $2,850 remaining in FY23 SHSP training and exercise funds

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees will meet on October 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom and at the Human Resources Conference Room in Tacoma. The agenda includes approval of the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes, discussion of leave‑without‑pay policies for absences over 30 days, and the reinstatement of Deputy Sheriff Patrick Parham. The commission will also set the next regular meeting for November 12, 2025 and allow public comment.

• Approve minutes from the September 9, 2025 regular meeting
• Discuss leave without pay for periods over 30 days
• Reinstatement of Deputy Sheriff Patrick Parham
• Schedule next regular meeting for November 12, 2025
• Public comment period

The Civil Service Commission approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved leave without pay over 30 days for five sheriff’s employees and approved the reinstatement of Deputy Sheriff Patrick Parham. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for five employees (motion passed)
• Approved reinstatement of Deputy Sheriff Patrick Parham (motion passed)

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific items, contracts, or ordinances listed for decision or discussion.

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. No new ordinances, policies, or other matters were decided. The meeting consisted of introductions, discussion of onboarding, and administrative items only.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board cancelled its October 8, 2025 meeting because there was no new business. The next regular meeting is set for November 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., to be held via Teams and in the Pierce County Annex, Grand Conference Room, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409.

Regional Coordinating Council

The Regional Coordinating Council will hear updates on a $2 million reduction in the county's Homeland Security funding and the $118,000 Regional Coordination fund that can support training, exercises, and small supplies. Members will receive a presentation on the 2025 Pierce County hazards survey and discuss plans for public outreach. The meeting also includes budget notes on the Training/Exercise Committee, a status report on drone procurement for law enforcement, and a review of SHSP grant supply needs.

• $2 million reduction in Pierce County Homeland Security allocation after applications were submitted
• $118,000 Regional Coordination funding to be used for training, exercises, and supplies under $5,000 each
• $2,000 remaining in the Training/Exercise Committee budget with $23,000 planning savings reallocated for a San Diego event
• Approval to purchase three law‑enforcement drones while original shipments remain delayed in customs
• SHSP grant update: need for two burn pans and 13 backpacks, with vendor quotes being collected

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission will meet to elect a new chair and discuss an advisory opinion request. The meeting will be held at the Tacoma Branch and via Zoom.

• Election of new Chair
• Discussion of Advisory Opinion request
• Meeting location: Tacoma Branch (3411 S 56th Street)
• Next meeting scheduled for October 8, 2025

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. No old business, new business, mail, inquiries, advisory opinions, public input, or executive session items were acted upon.

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board will consider finalizing recommended changes to its Rules of Procedure. The revisions clarify the appointment and election process for board members, specify the 35‑signature requirement for employee‑elected members, and add language allowing an alternate election method if chosen by employees. The board will also vote to approve minutes from prior meetings held earlier in 2025.

• Finalize Recommended Changes to the Rules of Procedure (attached)
• Update board member appointment/election provisions, including 35‑signature requirement
• Add clause permitting alternate election method if chosen by employees
• Approve prior meeting minutes from January, April, May, and July 2025
• Public testimony (no comments submitted)

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees will consider several actions, including approving minutes from prior meetings. It will discuss a policy to change driver’s license requirements for positions affected by Substitute Senate Bill 5501. The commission will also review updates to leave‑without‑pay rules and the Appendix A list of unclassified positions.

• Approve minutes from the August 12 regular meeting and the August 19 special meeting
• Discuss leave without pay policies for periods over 30 days
• Approve change to driver’s license requirement for positions affected by Substitute Senate Bill 5501 (SSB5501)
• Approve update to Appendix A – Unclassified Positions
• Set next regular meeting for October 14, 2025

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the August meetings. It authorized leave without pay over 30 days for two employees. It adopted driver’s license requirement changes for several sheriff positions to comply with Substitute Senate Bill 5501. It added an Administrative Program Manager 2 to the unclassified positions in Appendix A.

• Approved minutes of August 12 and August 19 meetings
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for two employees
• Approved driver’s license requirement changes for positions affected by SSB 5501
• Approved update to Appendix A adding Administrative Program Manager 2

Regional Coordinating Council

The Regional Coordinating Council discussed federal homeland security grants, including a 2025 LETPA funding decision with a September 4 workbook deadline. Members also reviewed SHSP grant status reports for 2022–2025 and heard updates on emergency preparedness, training, and regional threats like cybersecurity and terrorism.

• Approved $120,000 equipment-heavy LETPA grant option for tactical PPE, barriers, and CBRNE equipment
• Reviewed SHSP grant balances totaling $295,000+ across 2022–2024 with remaining funds for training, equipment, and exercises
• Discussed federal grant funding updates with state reservations and legal reviews pending
• Heard updates on Spanaway Transit Center opening and World Cup preparation efforts
• Received THIRA/SPR annual survey introduction for emergency preparedness planning

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees is holding a special meeting to discuss a request for change to the promotional requirements for the Accounting Assistant 3 position in the Sheriff’s Office.

• Request for Change to Promotional Requirement for Accounting Assistant 3 in the Sheriff’s Office

The Civil Service Commission voted to adopt a new promotional requirement for the Accounting Assistant 3 position in the Sheriff’s Office. The requirement adds that an employee must pass probation and serve one year as an Accounting Assistant 2 before being eligible for internal promotion. If no current employee qualifies, the position will be filled through open competition. The motion was moved by Commissioner Isaac, seconded by Commissioner Cintron, and approved.

• Approved change to promotional requirement for Accounting Assistant 3 (motion by Isaac, seconded by Cintron)

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The August 13, 2025, meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board is cancelled because there is no new business. The board will review proposed changes to the Rules and Regulations at the next meeting on September 10, 2025.

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees will hold its regular meeting on August 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom or in person at the Pierce County Annex. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting, discussion of leave without pay over 30 days, and public comment. No major decisions or ordinances are listed.

• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2025 regular meeting
• Discussion of leave without pay over 30 days for various employees

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved leave without pay for two employees for periods exceeding thirty days, up to one year. The Commissioners agreed to hold a special meeting on August 19 at 1:00 p.m. to discuss adding a promotional requirement for the Accounting Assistant 3 position. No public comments were received.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for two employees
• Agreed to hold special meeting on August 19 at 1:00 p.m.

Regional Coordinating Council

The Regional Coordinating Council discussed the rescission of a federal grant and its impact on staffing. The body also received updates on public health alerts and regional event planning.

• Rescission of Targeted Violence and Prevention Grant resulting in the loss of two employees
• Report of tuberculosis cases at Northwest Detention Center
• Health alert regarding a case of malaria in the county
• Planning for the 125th anniversary of the Washington State Fair (8/29-9/21)
• World Cup planning updates from Tacoma Police Dept and City of Tacoma EM

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Salary Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and hold a discussion and decision regarding board members. The meeting includes a review of 2025 salary comparisons for executive, assessor-treasurer, auditor, and sheriff positions across several Washington counties.

• Approval of June 17, 2025, meeting minutes
• Board Member Discussion and Decision
• Review of 2025 salary comparisons for Executive, Assessor-Treasurer, Auditor, and Sheriff roles
• Review of 2025 COLA/Wage Adjustment and health insurance rates
• Public testimony session

The Salary Commission voted unanimously to recommend a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for elected officials in both 2026 and 2027, removing the previously discussed caveat about revisiting the Sheriff’s salary. The motion was moved, seconded, and carried with all members in favor. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting.

• Approved 3% COLA increase for 2026 (all in favor)
• Approved 3% COLA increase for 2027 (all in favor)
• Amended motion to remove caveat on revisiting Sheriff salary (all in favor)
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will meet to discuss feedback regarding hearings. The board will also review recommended changes to its Rules of Procedure.

• Discussion of hearing feedback
• Recommended changes to the Rules of Procedure

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will meet to conduct old and new business. The body is scheduled to elect a new Chair and address a requested advisory opinion.

• Election of new Chair
• Review of a requested advisory opinion

The commission approved its agenda and the prior meeting's minutes. Michael Stewart was elected chair of the Ethics Commission. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda approved
• Minutes approved
• Michael Stewart elected chair

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees will meet to approve minutes from June 10, 2025, and consider leave without pay requests exceeding 30 days for various employees.

• Approval of June 10, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Review of leave without pay over 30 days for various employees

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission met on July 8, 2025 and approved the minutes from the June 10 meeting. It then approved a request for leave without pay over 30 days for five sheriff employees, allowing leave up to one year. The commission was informed that Substitute Senate Bill 5501 will take effect on July 27, 2025, prompting a review of job class descriptions. The meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (motion approved)
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for five employees (motion approved)

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Salary Commission will meet to discuss elected official salaries. The agenda includes a scheduled session for questions and introductions with Auditor Linda Farmer.

• Introductions and questions with Auditor Linda Farmer

The Salary Commission voted to approve the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by Orval Warren, seconded by Kirsten Willis, and passed with all members in favor. No other substantive actions were decided; members discussed future recommendations and the possibility of a follow‑up meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:19 p.m.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:19 p.m. (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission is meeting to conduct business including the review of a requested advisory opinion. The agenda consists primarily of standard procedural items.

• Review of a requested advisory opinion

The Pierce County Ethics Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. It found it had no jurisdiction over a complaint that was received. The commission announced that an election for a new chair will be held the following week.

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes
• Determined no jurisdiction over received complaint
• Scheduled election for new chair next week

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The June 11, 2025, meeting of the Pierce County Personnel Board is cancelled because there is no new business before the Board.

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees will meet to discuss personnel matters. The body is scheduled to act on leave without pay requests exceeding 30 days for various employees.

• Approval of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Action on leave without pay over 30 days for various employees

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission met virtually on June 10, 2025 and approved the meeting minutes. It then approved leave without pay over 30 days, up to one year, for two sheriff employees. No new business was presented and the meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion approved)
• Approved leave without pay for two employees (motion approved)

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will conduct day two of a special hearing regarding a promotion appeal filed by Ariel Copeland and Danielle Frazier. The board will hear witness testimony and closing arguments before scheduling a written decision.

• Copeland & Frazier v. Pierce County promotion appeal hearing

The board met on May 27, 2025, called to order at 5:06 p.m., noted the Copeland & Frazier v. Pierce County hearing (reference 25573, cost $479.75), took a break, and adjourned at 7:52 p.m. No approvals, denials, or other actions were recorded.

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Salary Commission is meeting to review compensation and benefits for elected officials. The agenda includes a scheduled session with Executive Ryan Mello and a review of salary comparisons across several Washington counties.

• Introductions and questions with Executive Ryan Mello
• Review of 2025 salary comparisons for Executive, Assessor-Treasurer, Auditor, and Sheriff positions
• Discussion of 2025 COLA/Wage Adjustments and economic factors
• Review of 2025 Health Insurance Rates
• Approval of April 16, 2025, meeting minutes

The Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Orval Warren and second by Kirsten Willis, with all members voting aye. No public testimony was received. The board then moved to adjourn, a motion carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is conducting the first day of a special hearing regarding a promotion appeal filed by Ariel Copeland and Danielle Frazier. The board will hear opening statements and testimony from witnesses for both the appellants and the county.

• Promotion appeal hearing for Ariel Copeland and Danielle Frazier
• Review of 57 exhibits including recruitment plans, interview notes, and training plans
• Testimony from potential witnesses including Legal Assistants and County officials

The board met on May 20, 2025, called to order at 5:03 p.m. and adjourned at 8:08 p.m. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded; the only agenda item noted was a hearing reference for Copeland & Frazier v. Pierce County.

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission is meeting on May 14, 2025. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as approval of agenda and minutes, public input, and advisory opinions. No specific business, proposals, or expenditures are listed.

• Agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, quorum, approval of minutes, old/new business, public input, executive session.

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. No old or new business was acted upon. No complaints were within the commission's jurisdiction. The meeting adjourned at 4:43 pm.

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

This agenda for the Pierce County Personnel Board is largely procedural, covering housekeeping items such as hearing outline discussion, exhibit relevancy, and appellant/respondent questions. No specific cases, decisions, or financial actions are scheduled; the board is preparing for future hearings.

• Hearing outline discussion led by legal advisor
• Hearing examination and exhibit relevancy discussion
• Appellant and/or respondent questions before hearing
• Public testimony and good of the order

The Personnel Board voted that appellants will present their case first, the County will present second, and appellants will have a rebuttal. Witnesses may attend any part of the hearing without waiting in a lobby. The consolidated witness and exhibits list will remain unchanged. A 15‑minute break was scheduled for 6:30 p.m., and the meeting was adjourned at 5:43 p.m.

• Approved hearing order: appellants first, County second, appellants rebuttal (unanimous Aye)
• Approved witnesses may attend any portion of the hearing without waiting (unanimous Aye)
• Approved no changes to the consolidated witness and exhibits list (unanimous Aye)
• Approved a 15‑minute break at 6:30 p.m. during the hearing (unanimous Aye)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 5:43 p.m. (unanimous Aye)

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss leave without pay over 30 days, update civil service rules (changing terminology from termination/discharge to separation, and updating department name references), and consider a request to change the promotional requirement for Office Assistant 3 in the Sheriff's Office. The agenda also includes an extension of probation for a corrections deputy.

• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2025 meeting
• Leave without pay over 30 days – various
• Update Civil Service Rules: change 'termination, discharge, dismissed, removal' to 'separated or separation'; change 'Sheriff’s Department' to 'Sheriff’s Office'
• Request for change to promotional requirement for Office Assistant 3 in the Sheriff’s Office
• Extension of probation – Corrections Deputy A. Christoph

The Civil Service Commission approved leave without pay for five employees for periods over 30 days up to one year. It also approved updating Civil Service Rules to use "separated" language and rename the Sheriff’s Department to Sheriff’s Office. The commission changed the promotional requirement for Office Assistant 3 to one year of experience and successful probation as Office Assistant 2. Finally, it extended the probation of Corrections Deputy A. Christoph by 90 days, ending August 31 2025.

• Approved leave without pay for five employees over 30 days up to one year
• Approved rule wording change: replace termination, discharge, dismissed, removal with separated/separation and rename Sheriff’s Department to Sheriff’s Office
• Approved promotional requirement change for Office Assistant 3 to one year experience and successful probation as Office Assistant 2
• Approved 90‑day probation extension for Corrections Deputy A. Christoph until August 31 2025

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Salary Commission will hear testimony from Sheriff Keith Swank (5:45-6:15pm) and Assessor-Treasurer Marty Campbell (6:30-7pm) as part of its review of elected official compensation. The commission will also discuss salary comparison data for comparable counties, approve the March 19 meeting minutes, and take public testimony. No salary decisions are scheduled for this meeting; it is an information-gathering session.

• Sheriff Keith Swank to address the commission from 5:45-6:15pm
• Assessor-Treasurer Marty Campbell to address the commission from 6:30-7pm
• Review of salary comparisons for executive, assessor-treasurer, auditor, and sheriff positions across King, Snohomish, Thurston, Clark, and Whatcom counties
• Approval of March 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public testimony opportunity during the meeting

The commission voted to approve the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes. No substantive actions on salary or staffing were decided; the commission only requested additional data for future consideration. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (All in Favor: Aye)
• Adjourned meeting (All in Favor: Aye)

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board will meet to schedule hearing dates for employee Jeffrey Rodgers and determine hearing eligibility for employees Ariel Copeland and Danielle Frazier. The board will also receive a legal overview of the hearing process from the board's legal advisor. Public testimony will be accepted during the meeting.

• Schedule hearing dates and times for Jeffrey Rodgers
• Determine hearing eligibility for Ariel Copeland and Danielle Frazier
• Overview of hearing process by legal advisor Treja Miranda
• Public testimony and good of the order period

The Personnel Board set a hearing for Jeff Rodgers on June 16, 2025, with a backup date of June 30 if needed. A motion to proceed with hearings for appellants Ariel Copeland and Danielle Frazier carried unanimously. The board scheduled a combined hybrid hearing for Copeland and Frazier on May 20, 2025, with a possible second session on May 27, and required witness and exhibit lists by May 6, 2025.

• Scheduled Jeff Rodgers hearing for June 16, 2025 (5:00‑7:00 pm); backup June 30 if needed
• Motion to proceed with hearings for Ariel Copeland and Danielle Frazier passed (all in favor)
• Scheduled combined hybrid hearing for Copeland and Frazier on May 20, 2025 (5:00‑8:00 pm)
• Set possible second hearing for Copeland/Frazier on May 27, 2025 if needed
• Required witness and exhibit lists for Copeland/Frazier by May 6, 2025

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission is holding a regular meeting on April 9, 2025. The agenda includes only procedural items such as approval of minutes, old and new business, and public input. No specific proposals, complaints, or advisory opinions are listed for discussion.

• No specific items listed; agenda is procedural only

The Pierce County Ethics Commission approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. No old or new business was considered, and no substantive decisions were made. The meeting concluded with a brief executive session and adjourned at 4:42 pm.

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees will hold a regular meeting via Zoom and in person. Agenda items include approval of February 2025 minutes, discussion of leave without pay over 30 days, and updating Appendix A of the Civil Service Rules to reflect unclassified positions as of April 2025. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of regular meeting minutes from February 11, 2025
• Discussion of leave without pay over 30 days for various employees
• Update Appendix A – Civil Service Rules – Unclassified Positions as of April 2025
• New business and next regular meeting date set for May 13, 2025
• Public comment opportunity

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting. It approved leave without pay over 30 days for two sheriff’s employees. It also approved an update to Appendix A, adding three major positions and converting one bureau chief role to a major. No new business or public comments were presented.

• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for two employees
• Approved update to Appendix A adding three majors and converting a bureau chief to a major

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Pierce County Human Resources-Salary Commission is convening to organize for 2025. They will elect a chair and vice-chair, approve the 2025 meeting schedule, and review their duties and rules of procedure. The commission also plans to approve presentations by elected officials and minutes from the July 2024 meeting. Meeting materials include salary comparisons for county elected officials.

• Election of 2025 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of 2025 meeting schedule (third Wednesdays monthly)
• Approval of July 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of commission duties and rules of procedure (Chapter 2.100)

The Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials voted to re‑elect Candie Lorenzo as Chair and Kirsten Willis as Vice Chair. The commission also approved the schedule of meeting dates for 2025 and adopted the minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Re‑elect Candie Lorenzo as Chair and Kirsten Willis as Vice Chair – approved (All in Favor: Aye)
• Approve 2025 meeting dates – approved (All in Favor: Aye)
• Approve July 17, 2024 meeting minutes – approved (All in Favor: Aye)

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission will consider Complaint No. 2025-01 and receive an awareness update on commission matters. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session. The agenda also covers approval of prior minutes and new business.

• Discussion of Complaint No. 2025-01
• Awareness of commission update
• Public input period (3 minutes per speaker)
• Executive session
• Approval of agenda and minutes

The Pierce County Ethics Commission met on March 12, 2025, and approved the agenda and minutes as amended. Under old business, the commission reviewed Complaint No. 2025-01; hearing officer Judge Margaret Ross found no probable cause to proceed, effectively dismissing the complaint. No new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 4:52 PM.

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes as amended
• Dismissed Complaint No. 2025-01 (no probable cause)

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board has cancelled its March 12, 2025, meeting because there is no new business to address. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 2025.

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The regular meeting of the Pierce County Civil Service Commission scheduled for March 11, 2025, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2025. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next regular meeting: April 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom and in the Human Resources Department

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission will discuss new business: Complaint No. 2025-01, and receive an update on commission awareness. Other agenda items include approval of minutes, informal inquiries, advisory opinions, and public input. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Review of Complaint No. 2025-01
• Awareness of commission update
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Public input opportunity (3-minute limit)
• Executive session (closed to public)

The Pierce County Ethics Commission met and approved the agenda and minutes. They discussed assigning a matter to Judge Maggie Roberts due to a recusal, and assigned Complaint No. 2025-01 to her. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes
• Assigned Complaint No. 2025-01 to Judge Maggie Roberts

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board has cancelled its February 12, 2025, meeting because there is no new business to discuss. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled; no matters considered or discussed

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, consider leave without pay requests over 30 days for various employees, and discuss new business. The meeting includes public comment and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2025 regular meeting
• Leave without pay over 30 days requests for various sheriff employees
• Next regular meeting scheduled for March 11, 2025

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees approved leave without pay over 30 days for two employees due to medical issues. The motion passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Approved minutes of January 14, 2025 regular meeting
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for G. Crandall (Office Assistant 2, 12/8/2024–11/29/2025)
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for S. Burbach (Deputy Sheriff, 1/10/2025–4/10/2025)

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees will hold a regular meeting to discuss and act on personnel matters including leave requests, a probation waiver, and a reinstatement. The agenda also includes electing a chair, approving previous meeting minutes, and reviewing applicant diversity statistics.

• Election of Civil Service Commission Chair
• Approval of minutes from December 10 and December 16, 2024 meetings
• Leave without pay over 30 days – various employees
• Request to waive probation requirement – G. Sanders
• Reinstatement – Joseph Peters

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission denied Lt. Gary Sanders's request to waive the probationary requirement for Lieutenant, citing the need to evaluate performance in the classified rank. The commission also approved a leave without pay request for one employee, approved the reinstatement of Joseph Peters to Corrections Deputy pending background check, and reviewed applicant diversity statistics.

• Denied Lt. Gary Sanders's request to waive probationary period for Lieutenant
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for one employee (L. Lin, Corrections Deputy)
• Approved reinstatement of Joseph Peters to Corrections Deputy pending background check
• Approved minutes from December 10 and December 16, 2024 meetings
• Re-elected Paula Wallace Lonergan as Commission Chair for 2025

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission holds a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss an awareness update, and conduct other standard business such as public input and advisory opinions. No substantive decisions or funding items are on the agenda.

• Old Business: Awareness of commission update

The Pierce County Ethics Commission met on January 8, 2025, and approved the agenda and minutes. No new business was discussed, and no substantive decisions were made. The commission heard public input and held a brief executive session.

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is meeting to conduct annual organizational business. The board will elect a Chair for 2025, adopt a meeting schedule for the year, and review proposed updates to its rules of procedure.

• Election of 2025 Personnel Board Chair
• Adoption of 2025 meeting schedule
• Approval of January 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of proposed updates to Rules of Procedure

The Pierce County Personnel Board re-elected Virgilio Cintron as chair for 2025 and approved the 2024 meeting minutes. The board adopted its regular meeting schedule for 2025 and approved proposed updates to its Rules of Procedure, including revisions to clarify board member roles and the appointment/election process. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 5:27 PM.

• Re-elected Virgilio Cintron as 2025 Chair (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of January 10, 2024 (all in favor)
• Adopted 2025 meeting schedule (all in favor)
• Approved Rules of Procedure updates with revisions (all in favor)