Pierce County, Washington

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

Pierce County Charter Review

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 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)

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 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 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)

PPW-Solid Waste Advisory Committee

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

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

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

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

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.

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)

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

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

Regional Coordinating Council

The Regional Coordination Council reviewed FY24–FY26 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) allocations, confirming $116,485 FY24 spending and discussing FY25 and FY26 award processes. Members scheduled a June 3 release of the FY26 NOFO, a July 1 project‑ranking meeting, and set workbook deadlines for July 13. The council also tasked the Equipment Committee to recommend detection‑equipment priorities after expert input.

• FY24 SHSP funds: $16,450 for planning, $64,000 for training, $33,250 for exercises
• FY25 SHSP equipment priorities include detection equipment, non‑lethal ammunition, and ballistic protection
• FY26 SHSP NOFO expected June 3, 2026 with 30‑60 day application period
• Project‑ranking meeting scheduled July 1, 2026 to finalize FY26 priorities
• Equipment Committee to develop recommendation list for detection‑equipment priorities

Pierce County Charter Review

The Charter Review Commission voted on a striker amendment to Proposal C-25 that replaces it with a new Section 6.XX in Article 6. The amendment creates a four‑year balanced budget outlook requirement for the County Executive and Council and passed on a show of hands with 19 votes in favor and none opposed. Commissioner Rohrer made the motion.

• Amended Article 6 to add Section 6.XX (Four-Year Balanced Budget Outlook) – approved 19‑0 (show of hands)

Pierce County Charter Review

At the June 3, 2026 special meeting, the Commission passed a striker amendment to Proposal C-25. The amendment adds a new Section 6 XXX to Article 6 requiring a four‑year balanced budget outlook. The amendment was adopted on a show of hands with 19 votes in favor and 0 opposed.

• Approved striker amendment to replace Proposal C‑25 with new Section 6 XXX four‑year balanced budget outlook (19‑0)

Pierce County Charter Review

The 2026 Charter Review Commission is meeting to discuss and review proposed amendments to the county charter. The body will consider new proposals and hold first and second readings on several substantive amendments.

• P-2 Proof of Citizenship for Voting proposal
• C-34 proposal to increase Council size to nine and Commission size to 27
• C-25 Four Year Balanced Budget amendment
• P-7 Campaign Finance and P-14 Recognition of Natural Resources proposals
• C-30 Sheriff Ombuds and C-39 Public Safety Accountability and Transparency discussions

The Charter Review Commission approved the meeting agenda and minutes by voice vote. Proposal P-2 (Proof of Citizenship for Voting) met the four‑commissioner sponsorship requirement and will be sent for legal review. Amendments C-24, C-29, and C-32 were each approved by show of hands with vote totals of 20‑0, 12‑0‑5 abstentions, and 18‑1‑1 respectively, and moved to second reading. Proposals C-34 and C-36 were advanced to second reading without a vote. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• May 18 minutes approved (voice vote)
• P-2 Proof of Citizenship for Voting advanced to legal review (met 4‑vote sponsorship)
• Amendment C-24 Veteran’s Affairs approved (20 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Amendment C-29 Young Persons Commission approved (12 in favor, 0 opposed, 5 abstentions)
• Amendment C-32 Initiative Signature Gathering Timelines approved (18 in favor, 1 opposed, 1 abstention)
• Proposal C-34 Council and Charter Review Commission size increase advanced to second reading
• Proposal C-36 Modernization of Anti‑Discrimination Language advanced to second reading

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will consider several amendment proposals, including a first‑reading discussion of new public amendments and a second‑reading vote on multiple items. The most consequential item is the amendment to Proposal C‑40, which changes the language governing suspension and removal of elected officials. The commission will also hear public‑sponsored amendments on proof of citizenship, campaign finance, and natural resources.

• Amendment to Proposal C‑40 (vacancy and suspension rules for elected officials)
• Public amendment P‑2: Proof of Citizenship for Voting – introduction and sponsorship call
• Public amendment P‑7: Campaign Finance – introduction and legal review request
• Public amendment P‑14: Recognition of Natural Resources – introduction and legal review request
• Second‑reading discussion of proposals C‑24, C‑29, C‑32, C‑34, C‑36, C‑37, C‑42, C‑25, O‑1, O‑2

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission approved a veteran‑affairs amendment (C‑24) and adopted amendments to the Young Persons Council (C‑29) and initiative signature timelines (C‑32). The P‑2 proof‑of‑citizenship amendment met the four‑commissioner sponsorship requirement and will be sent for legal review. Several other proposals were advanced to a second reading.

• Amended C-24 Veteran’s Affairs approved (20 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Amended C-29 Young Persons Council approved (12 in favor, 0 opposed, 5 abstentions)
• Amended C-32 Initiative Signature Gathering Timelines approved (18 in favor, 1 opposed, 1 abstention)
• P-2 Proof of Citizenship for Voting met 4‑vote sponsorship requirement and will proceed to legal review
• C-34 Increase size of Council and Charter Review Commission advanced to second reading
• C-36 Modernization of Anti‑Discrimination Language advanced to second reading
• Various other proposals (C-37, C-42, P-7, P-14, C-8R, C-21, C-25, C-26, C-27, C-30, C-39, O-1, O-2) forwarded to next meeting without action

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss and review various proposed amendments to the county charter. The body will consider items ranging from council size and budget procedures to public safety and housing stability.

• C-34: Proposal to increase Council size to nine and Charter Review Commission size to 27
• C-25: Proposal for a Four Year Balanced Budget
• C-30: Proposed amendment regarding a Sheriff Ombuds
• C-41: Discussion on duties and responsibilities of the Assessor-Treasurer
• C-42: Proposal regarding Eminent Domain

The Charter Review Commission approved three charter amendments. Amendment O-2 revised Article 2 Section 2.35 on council meeting procedures, passing 16‑11‑3. Amendment C-27 added Section 2.70 on housing stability for manufactured communities, passing 15‑0‑5. Amendment C-30 established a Sheriff Ombuds department, passing 15‑2‑4.

• Amended Article 2 Section 2.35 rules of procedure (16‑11‑3)
• Added Section 2.70 Housing Stability & Manufactured Community Protections (15‑0‑5)
• Created Sheriff Ombuds office in Article 3 Section 3.XX (15‑2‑4)
• Updated appointment rules in Section 3.30 (included in C‑30 amendment)

Pierce County Charter Review

The Charter Review Commission approved three amendments at its May 27, 2026 special meeting. An amendment to Article 2, Section 2.35 on council meeting procedures passed with 16 in favor, 11 opposed, and 3 abstentions. A new Section 2.70 protecting manufactured‑housing communities was adopted with 15 votes for, 0 against, and 5 abstentions. The creation of a Sheriff Ombuds office in Article 3, Section 3.XX was approved by a vote of 15 in favor, 2 opposed, and 4 abstentions.

• Amended Article 2, Section 2.35 on council procedures (16‑11‑3)
• Added Section 2.70 Housing Stability & Manufactured Community Protections (15‑0‑5)
• Created Sheriff Ombuds office in Article 3, Section 3.XX (15‑2‑4)

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission is meeting to discuss several proposed amendments to the county charter. The body will review items related to office vacancies, public services, and the size of the County Council.

• C-40 Executive Pro Tempore Vacancies in Office
• C-34 Proposal to increase Council size to nine and Charter Review Commission size to 27
• C-27 Housing Stability
• C-30 Sheriff Ombuds
• P-7 Campaign Finance proposal by Commissioner Rydel Kelly

The commission voted to amend Proposal C‑40, updating Article 4, Section 4.70 regarding suspension, removal, and acting officials for elective offices. The amendment was approved by a roll‑call vote of 12‑8, followed by two oral amendments that passed on show‑of‑hands votes of 19‑1 and 20‑0. The commission then advanced Proposal C‑40 for final consideration with a 19‑1 roll‑call vote. Additional actions included advancing Proposal C‑21 to a second reading, continuing Proposal C‑26 for first reading at the May 27 meeting, and approving a motion to include a report to the County Council (15‑5).

• Amend Proposal C‑40 (initial) approved 12‑8 roll call
• Oral amendment to C‑40 (Exhibit B) approved 19‑1 show of hands
• Oral amendment to C‑40 (Exhibit A) approved 20‑0 show of hands
• Motion to advance C‑40 for final consideration approved 19‑1 roll call
• Proposal C‑21 advanced to second reading
• Proposal C‑26 scheduled for first reading at May 27 meeting
• Motion to include discussion of report to County Council approved 15‑5 show of hands
• Meeting adjourned by voice vote

Pierce County Charter Review

The Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss and review several proposed amendments to the county charter. The session includes a first reading of new proposals and a second reading of previously advanced items.

• C-34: Proposal to increase Council size to nine and Charter Review Commission size to 27
• C-27: Discussion on Housing Stability and updated legal report
• C-30: Proposed amendment regarding Sheriff Ombuds
• P-7: Introduction of a campaign finance proposal by Commissioner Rydel Kelly
• C-40: Continued discussion on Executive Pro Tempore Vacancies in Office

The Commission approved an amendment to Proposal C-40 concerning vacancies, suspensions, and acting officials with 20 votes in favor on a show of hands. The same proposal was advanced for final consideration by a roll‑call vote of 19 in favor and 1 opposed. Proposal C-21 was moved to a second reading, and Proposal C-26 was withdrawn from the process and referred to an executive report with 15 in favor and 5 opposed. The agenda and prior minutes were approved by voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.

• Amended Proposal C-40 on vacancies and suspensions (20 in favor, show of hands)
• Advanced Proposal C-40 for final consideration (19 in favor, 1 opposed, roll call)
• Advanced Proposal C-21 to second reading
• Withdrawn Proposal C-26 and refer to executive report (15 in favor, 5 opposed, show of hands)
• Set continuation of first reading of Proposal C-26 for May 27 meeting
• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved April 13 and April 20 minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The May 13, 2026, meeting was cancelled because there is no new business. The Ragan v. Pierce County Hearing is scheduled for June 2, June 4, and potentially June 11, 2026.

• Cancellation of May 13, 2026 meeting
• Ragan v. Pierce County Hearing scheduled for June 2, June 4, and June 11 (if needed), 2026

PPW-Solid Waste Advisory Committee

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

The Pierce County Ethics Commission met on May 13, 2026 via Zoom and at the Tacoma Public Library. The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. A 300‑page complaint was reviewed and the commission found no probable cause. The next meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2026.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Minutes approved (unanimous)
• Complaint investigated; no probable cause found

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees will meet to approve previous minutes and review personnel matters. The body will discuss an appeal regarding S. Glenn and review leaves without pay exceeding 30 days.

• Approval of April 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of leaves without pay over 30 days for various employees
• Sheriff’s Office Recruitment Update
• Discussion of S. Glenn Appeal

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting. It then approved a request for leave without pay over 30 days for twelve employees, ranging from office assistants to deputies, with leave periods extending up to one year. The commission also discussed recruitment updates and scheduled an appeal hearing for Ms. Glenn in July.

• Approved April 14 minutes (motion moved by Cintron, seconded by Wallace Lonergan)
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for 12 employees (motion moved by Cintron, seconded by Wallace Lonergan)
• Discussed recruitment contract with Epic Recruiting (cost under $300,000, $200,000 funded by University Place)
• Scheduled Ms. Glenn appeal hearing for weeks of July 13 or 20

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will meet to discuss proposed amendments, including increasing the council size to nine members and changing the sheriff from an elected to an appointed position. The meeting will also cover veteran affairs and anti-discrimination language.

• Increase Council Size to Nine Members
• Change Sheriff to Appointed Position
• Modernize Anti-Discrimination Language
• Increase Charter Review Commission Size to Twenty-Seven
• Veteran's Affairs Commission Proposal

The commission approved the amendment to replace the coroner with a medical examiner, moving it to final consideration with a unanimous 20‑vote approval. It also approved the Executive Pro Tem amendment (C‑31) with a 15‑5 vote and adopted two amendments to the Executive Pro Tempore Vacancies provision (C‑40) with votes of 20‑0 and 19‑1. The proposal on voting requirements (C‑38) was rejected by an 8‑12 vote. Several other proposals (C‑24, C‑29, C‑34) met the four‑commissioner sponsorship threshold and will proceed to the next step.

• C-28 Replace Coroner with Medical Examiner advanced for final consideration (20-0)
• C-31 Executive Pro Tem advanced for final consideration (15-5)
• C-38 Voting Requirements proposal failed (8-12)
• Amendment to C-40 Executive Pro Tempore Vacancies approved (20-0)
• Further amendment to C-40 approved (19-1)
• C-24 Veteran’s Affairs met 4‑commissioner sponsorship requirement
• C-29 Young Persons Commission met 4‑commissioner sponsorship requirement
• C-34 Increase size of Council and Commission met 4‑commissioner sponsorship requirement

Pierce County Charter Review

The commission approved Amendment C-28, replacing the coroner with a medical examiner, with a unanimous 20‑vote show of hands. It also approved an amendment to C-40 concerning executive pro tem vacancy procedures, passing on a show of hands with 19 votes in favor and one abstention. Commissioners advanced Proposal C-31 to final consideration (15‑5 vote) and rejected Proposal C-38 (8‑12 vote). Proposals C-24, C-29, C-34, C-36, C-37 and public amendment P-14 each met the four‑commissioner sponsorship threshold and will move to the next stage.

• Approved Amendment C-28 to replace coroner with medical examiner (20 in favor, show of hands)
• Approved amendment to C-40 on executive pro tem vacancy rules (19 in favor, 1 abstention, show of hands)
• Advanced Proposal C-31 to final consideration (15 aye, 5 nay)
• Rejected Proposal C-38; did not advance (8 aye, 12 nay)
• Sponsored Amendment C-24 (Veteran’s Affairs) met 4‑vote requirement, proceeds
• Sponsored Amendment C-29 (Young Persons Commission) met 4‑vote requirement, proceeds
• Sponsored Amendment C-34 (Increase size of council and commission) met 4‑vote requirement, proceeds
• Sponsored public amendment P-14 (Recognition of Natural Resources) met 4‑vote requirement, proceeds

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will meet to discuss proposed amendments to the county charter, including changes to public safety stabilization, the deputy executive position, and council district boundaries. The body will also consider new proposals regarding veterans' affairs and increasing the size of the council.

• C-14 and C-15 Public Safety Stabilization
• C-25 Five Year Financial Outlook
• C-9 Deputy Executive
• C-34 Increase Size of Council to Nine
• C-24 Veteran’s Affairs

The Charter Review Commission amended proposal C‑38 to require a two‑thirds affirmative vote of the commission to advance any charter amendment to the ballot. Amendments were also adopted to combine public‑safety proposals C‑14 and C‑15, and to consolidate vacancy proposals C‑3R1, C‑4R, C‑5R and C‑9 into a single item. Several other proposals were advanced to second reading, while the council‑district boundary proposal P‑5 failed to advance.

• Amended C‑38 to require two‑thirds commission vote to advance charter amendments (20 in favor)
• Combined C‑14 and C‑15 into a new public‑safety accountability proposal (20 in favor)
• Consolidated C‑3R1, C‑4R, C‑5R, and C‑9 into one proposal (16 in favor, 3 opposed, 1 abstention)
• Advanced C‑28 (Replace Coroner with Medical Examiner) to second reading
• Advanced C‑31 (Executive Pro Tem) to second reading
• Advanced C‑38 to second reading after amendment
• Postponed proposals C‑26 and C‑27 to a future meeting (voice vote)
• Failed to advance P‑5 (Council District Boundaries) to final consideration (2 in favor, 17 opposed, 1 abstention)

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission met on May 4, 2026 to discuss amendment proposals previously advanced and new items. Commissioners reviewed substantive discussions of proposals such as C-28 to replace the Coroner with a Medical Examiner, C-25 five‑year financial outlook, and P-6 instant runoff voting, and considered sponsorship for items like C-21 Referendum and C-34 council expansion. Items that met the four‑commissioner sponsorship requirement were approved to move to the next step of the charter amendment process.

• C-28 Replace Coroner with Medical Examiner – advanced to next step (met 4‑vote requirement)
• C-25 Five Year Financial Outlook – advanced to next step (met 4‑vote requirement)
• P-6 Instant Runoff Voting – advanced to next step (met 4‑vote requirement)
• C-21 Referendum – call for sponsorship (requires 4 commissioners)
• C-34 Increase size of Council to nine and Commission to twenty‑seven – call for sponsorship (requires 4 commissioners)

The commission approved an amendment to Proposal C-38 that sets the voting threshold for advancing any charter amendment to the ballot at two‑thirds of the commission, with 20 members voting in favor. Amendments combining Proposals C-14 and C-15 on public‑safety accountability and consolidating vacancy proposals C-3R1, C-4R, C-5R, and C-9 were also approved. Proposals P-5 (council district boundaries) and C-25 (four‑year balanced budget) failed to advance, and several items were postponed to future meetings.

• Amended C-38 voting requirement (20 in favor)
• Combined C-14 & C-15 into a single public‑safety accountability proposal (20 in favor)
• Consolidated vacancy proposals C-3R1, C-4R, C-5R, and C-9 (16 in favor, 3 opposed, 1 abstention)
• Withdrew Proposal C-9 from consideration (passed on show of hands)
• Failed to advance Proposal P-5 council district boundaries (2 in favor, 17 opposed, 1 abstention)
• Failed amendment to C-25 balanced‑budget proposal (2 in favor, 14 opposed, 4 abstentions)
• Postponed second reading of C-25 until proposal O-1 is on the agenda (11 in favor, 5 opposed, 4 abstentions)
• Postponed Proposals C-26 and C-27 to a future meeting (voice vote)

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission is meeting to consider and discuss proposed amendments to the county charter. The body will review sponsorship requirements for new proposals and hold first and second readings for previously advanced items.

• C-26 Community Stewardship sponsorship consideration
• Second readings for C-22 Infrastructure and Public Safety, C-23 Initiative, C-8R Competitive Hiring, and P-1 Clerk of Superior Court
• Sponsorship consideration for public proposals including P-7 Campaign Finance and P-15 Office of Watershed Protection
• First reading of P-5 Council District Boundaries and P-6 Instant Run Off Voting
• Discussion of C-28 Replace Coroner with Medical Examiner

The Charter Review Commission approved Proposal C-23 for final consideration after an amendment was adopted. The amendment to Section 5.70 passed with 14 in favor, 5 opposed, and 1 abstention, and the proposal itself advanced with 16 votes for and 4 against. Several other proposals were rejected or postponed, including C-22, P-1, and public proposals P‑7 through P‑15.

• C-22 failed to advance (8 in favor, 10 opposed, 2 abstentions)
• C-23 amendment passed (14 in favor, 5 opposed, 1 abstention)
• C-23 advanced to final consideration (16 in favor, 4 opposed)
• C-8R second reading suspended (voice vote)
• P-1 failed to advance (7 in favor, 13 opposed)
• Public proposals P-7 through P-15 postponed indefinitely (11 in favor, 8 opposed, 1 abstention)
• C-26 met 4‑vote sponsorship requirement and will proceed
• C-25 amendment failed (2 in favor, 18 opposed)

Pierce County Charter Review

At its regular meeting on April 27, 2026, the Pierce County Charter Review Commission will discuss and vote on multiple amendment proposals. Items include C-22 Infrastructure and Public Safety, C-8R Competitive Hiring for Appointed Positions, and several public proposals such as P-8 Sharia Law and P-10 Use of Restrooms According to Sex Assigned at Birth. The commission will also consider sponsorship requirements for each proposal.

• C-22 Infrastructure and Public Safety – discussion
• C-8R Competitive Hiring for Appointed Positions – discussion
• P-8 Sharia Law – call for sponsorship (1 commissioner requirement)
• P-10 Use of Restrooms According to Sex Assigned at Birth – call for sponsorship (1 commissioner requirement)
• P-5 County District Boundaries – 4‑vote sponsorship met, proceeding to legal review

The commission rejected proposal C-22 (8‑10‑2 vote) and approved amendment C-23, moving it to final consideration after a 14‑5‑1 vote on the amendment and a 16‑4 vote to advance the proposal. Public proposals P‑7 through P‑15 were postponed indefinitely by an 11‑8‑1 vote. Proposal C‑26 met the four‑commissioner sponsorship requirement and will proceed to the next step. Several other items, including P‑1 and a motion to withdraw P‑6, were denied.

• Rejected proposal C-22 (8 in favor, 10 opposed, 2 abstentions)
• Amended C-23 (14 in favor, 5 opposed, 1 abstention)
• Advanced C-23 to final consideration (16 in favor, 4 opposed)
• Postponed public proposals P-7 through P-15 indefinitely (11 in favor, 8 opposed, 1 abstention)
• C-26 met 4‑vote sponsorship requirement and will proceed
• Failed to advance P-1 (7 in favor, 13 opposed)
• Withdrawn proposal P-6 (motion passed on a show of hands)
• Amended Rules of Engagement to require roll‑call vote for advancing proposals (passed on a show of hands)

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on sponsorship for various charter amendments. The body will review proposals from commissioners and the public, and hold second readings for previously advanced items.

• Sponsorship votes for amendments C-26 (Community Stewardship), C-27 (Housing Stability), C-30 (Sheriff Ombuds), C-31 (Executive Pro-Tem), C-32 (Initiative Signature Gathering Timelines), and C-38 (Voting Requirements)
• Second reading discussions for C-20 (Conflict of Interest), C-22 (Infrastructure and Public Safety), C-23 (Initiative), C-8R (Competitive Hiring), and P-1 (Clerk of Superior Court)
• Public amendment proposals for sponsorship including P-7 (Campaign Finance), P-8 (Sharia Law), P-9 (Sheriff Constitutional Law Attorney), P-10 (Restroom Use), P-11 (Citizenship for Services), P-12 (Jail/Crime Lists), P-13 (Sex Offenders), P-14 (Natural Resources), and P-15 (Office of Watershed Protection)
• First reading discussion of P-5 (Council District Boundaries)

The commission postponed the Community Stewardship amendment (C‑26) after an 18‑in‑favor, 1‑abstention vote. Proposals C‑27, C‑30, C‑31, C‑32, and C‑38 each met the four‑commissioner sponsorship requirement and will move to the next step. The Conflict of Interest amendment (C‑20) was advanced for final consideration with a roll‑call vote of 9 in favor, 6 opposed, and 1 abstention. All remaining agenda items were forwarded to the next meeting without action.

• Postponed C‑26 Community Stewardship (18 in favor, 1 abstention)
• C‑27 Housing Stability met sponsorship and will proceed
• C‑30 Sheriff Ombuds met sponsorship and will proceed
• C‑31 Executive Pro‑Tem met sponsorship and will proceed
• C‑32 Initiative Signature Gathering Timelines met sponsorship and will proceed
• C‑38 Voting Requirements Charter Review Commission met sponsorship and will proceed
• Advanced C‑20 Conflict of Interest for final consideration (9 aye, 6 nay, 1 abstain)
• Forwarded remaining agenda items to next meeting without action

Pierce County Charter Review

The commission is meeting to consider several proposed amendments to the county charter. The session includes calls for sponsorship on new proposals and substantive discussions on items previously advanced by the commission.

• C-30 Sheriff Ombuds proposal
• C-26 Community Stewardship and C-27 Housing Stability proposals
• P-7 Campaign Finance and P-8 Sharia Law public proposals
• P-15 Create Office of Watershed Protection proposal
• P-5 Council District Boundaries discussion

The commission voted 9‑6‑1 to advance proposal C-20 Conflict of Interest for final consideration. Proposal C-26 Community Stewardship was postponed to the April 27 meeting (18‑1). Proposals C-27, C-30, C-31, C-32, and C-38 each met the four‑commissioner sponsorship requirement and will move to the next step. Remaining agenda items were forwarded to the next meeting without action.

• Advanced proposal C-20 Conflict of Interest for final consideration (9-6-1 roll call)
• Postponed proposal C-26 Community Stewardship to April 27 meeting (18-1 vote)
• Sponsored proposal C-27 Housing Stability (met 4‑vote requirement, proceeds)
• Sponsored proposal C-30 Sheriff Ombuds (met 4‑vote requirement, proceeds)
• Sponsored proposal C-31 Executive Pro‑Tem (met 4‑vote requirement, proceeds)
• Sponsored proposal C-32 Initiative Signature Gathering Timelines (met 4‑vote requirement, proceeds)
• Sponsored proposal C-38 Voting Requirements Charter Review Commission (met 4‑vote requirement, proceeds)
• Forwarded remaining agenda items (C-22, C-23, C-8R, P-1) to next meeting without action

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Pierce County Salary Commission will consider approval of the March 18, 2026 meeting minutes, receive a scheduling update for elected officials, discuss and approve the questions to be asked of elected officials, and hear any public testimony. No other agenda items involve contracts, rezoning, or budget changes.

• Approval of March 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Scheduling update for elected officials
• Discussion and approval of elected officials questions
• Board member discussion and requests for information
• Public testimony (none provided)

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees will vote to approve the minutes from the March 10 and March 24, 2026 meetings. It will consider policies regarding leave without pay for periods exceeding 30 days. The agenda also includes scheduling the next regular meeting on May 12, 2026 and a public comment period.

• Approve minutes from the March 10, 2026 regular meeting
• Approve minutes from the March 24, 2026 special meeting
• Discuss leave without pay for absences over 30 days
• Set date for the next regular meeting on May 12, 2026
• Public comment session

The commission approved the minutes from the March 10 regular meeting and the March 24 special meeting. It also approved leave without pay for up to one year for eight sheriff’s employees requesting extended medical leave. No other actions were taken; the commission received updates on a probation extension and an appeal but did not decide on those items.

• Approved March 10 regular meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved March 24 special meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved leave without pay up to one year for eight employees (motion passed)

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 13, 2026 to approve the agenda and minutes, receive public comment, and discuss amendment proposals. New proposals are informational only and no action will be taken on them. The commission will consider public amendment proposals that require one commissioner sponsor, specifically P-2 Citizenship for Voter Registration and P-4 Appointment of Executive. It will also conduct first‑reading discussion of amendment proposals such as P-1 Superior Court Clerk and several C‑ proposals.

• Public Amendment Proposal P-2 Citizenship for Voter Registration – call for one commissioner sponsorship (no sponsor received)
• Public Amendment Proposal P-4 Appointment of Executive – call for one commissioner sponsorship (Commissioner Milewski sponsored)
• First Reading of Amendment Proposal P-1 Superior Court Clerk – sponsoring commissioners Milewski & Herrera
• Discussion of Amendment Proposal C-22 Infrastructure and Public Safety
• Discussion of Amendment Proposal C-14/C-15 Public Safety Stabilization Fund and Lapse in Appropriations

The Charter Review Commission voted to amend Proposal C-22, adding a new Section 6.26 for infrastructure and public‑safety investment priority. Amendments also passed for proposals C-20, C-8R, and P‑1, while proposals C‑19 and C‑12 were withdrawn. A motion to limit public comment to amendment proposals was approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Amended C-22 to add infrastructure and safety priority (17‑1‑1)
• Amended C-20 conflict‑of‑interest provision (10‑7‑2)
• Amended C-8R competitive hiring provision (10‑8‑1)
• Amended P‑1 Superior Court Clerk proposal (16‑2‑1)
• Withdrew C‑19 conflict‑of‑interest proposal (18‑0‑1)
• Withdrew C‑12 project workforce proposal (19‑0‑0)
• Approved motion to limit public comment to amendment proposals (14‑5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (13‑5‑0)

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and receive updates. New amendment proposals are presented for information only and no action will be taken on them. Commissioners will discuss public amendment proposals P-2 (Citizenship for Voter Registration) and P-4 (Appointment of Executive) and seek the required sponsor votes. They will also discuss commissioner‑sponsored proposals C-26 (Community Stewardship), C-27 (Housing Stability) and C-30 (Sheriff Ombuds) that each require four commissioner sponsors to advance.

• Public amendment proposal P-2 Citizenship for Voter Registration (requires 1 commissioner sponsorship)
• Public amendment proposal P-4 Appointment of Executive (requires 1 commissioner sponsorship)
• Commissioner amendment proposal C-26 Community Stewardship (requires 4 commissioner sponsorship)
• Commissioner amendment proposal C-27 Housing Stability (requires 4 commissioner sponsorship)
• Commissioner amendment proposal C-30 Sheriff Ombuds (requires 4 commissioner sponsorship)

The Charter Review Commission adopted an amendment to Proposal C-22 that creates a new Section 6.26 prioritizing infrastructure and public safety projects. Amendments to Proposals C-20, C-8R, and P-1 also passed. Proposals C-19 and C-12 were withdrawn, and a motion to limit public comment to amendment topics was approved. The meeting adjourned at 10:36 p.m.

• Amended C-22 to add Section 6.26 Infrastructure and Public Safety priority (17‑1‑1)
• Amended C-20 conflict‑of‑interest provisions (10‑7‑2)
• Amended C-8R Competitive Hiring (10‑8‑1)
• Amended P-1 Superior Court Clerk (16‑2‑1)
• Withdrew Proposal C-19 (18‑0‑1)
• Withdrew Proposal C-12 (19‑0)
• Limited public comment to amendment proposals (14‑5)
• Adjourned meeting (13‑5)

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board cancelled its April 8, 2026 meeting because there was no new business. No items were considered or decided. The next meeting is set for May 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., to be held via Teams or in‑person at the Pierce County Annex, Grand Conference Room, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma.

PPW-Solid Waste Advisory Committee

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission meets to discuss and vote on proposed amendments to the county charter, including changes to executive appointments, financial procedures, and public safety funding. The meeting will be held at the Pierce County Annex in Tacoma.

• Discussion of amendment proposals for executive appointment and financial procedures
• Public comment period on proposed charter changes
• Review of previously advanced amendment proposals including public safety and council size
• Hybrid meeting held at Pierce County Annex, 2401 S. 35th Street
• Call for sponsorship on multiple amendment proposals requiring specific commissioner votes

The commission approved an amendment to proposal P-3 that changes the size and districting of the County Council, with a vote of 9‑7‑3. Several amendment proposals were also advanced for final consideration: C-11 (10‑6), C-13 (18‑0‑2), and C-18 (18‑1‑1). Five other proposals met the required four‑commissioner sponsorship and will move to the next step of the charter review process.

• Amendment to P-3 passed (9 in favor, 7 opposed, 3 abstentions)
• C-11 advanced for final consideration (10 in favor, 6 opposed)
• C-13 advanced for final consideration (18 in favor, 2 abstentions)
• C-18 advanced for final consideration (18 in favor, 1 opposed, 1 abstention)
• Proposal O-1 met 4‑vote sponsorship requirement and will proceed
• Proposal O-2 met 4‑vote sponsorship requirement and will proceed
• Proposal C-25 met 4‑vote sponsorship requirement and will proceed
• Proposal P-6 met 4‑vote sponsorship requirement and will proceed

Pierce County Charter Review

The Commission is reviewing proposed amendments to the county charter, including changes to voting and official roles. The body will call for sponsorship on new proposals and hold first and second readings for previously advanced items.

• P-2 Citizenship for Voter Registration proposal
• C-28 proposal to replace Coroner with Medical Examiner
• P-6 Instant Runoff Voting proposal
• O-1 Financial Procedures Modernization proposal
• C-11 Limitations on Terms of Office (Second Reading)

The commission approved an oral amendment to Proposal P-3 that changes the County Council size and districting rules, passing 9‑7‑3. Amendments C-11, C-13 and C-18 were also advanced for final consideration. Proposals O-1, O-2, C-25 and P-6 each met the four‑commissioner sponsorship requirement and will move to the next step.

• Amendment to P-3 passed (9 in favor, 7 opposed, 3 abstentions)
• Advance C-11 (10 in favor, 6 opposed)
• Advance C-13 (18 in favor, 2 abstentions)
• Advance C-18 (18 in favor, 1 opposed, 1 abstention)
• Proposal O-1 met 4‑commissioner sponsorship requirement
• Proposal O-2 met 4‑commissioner sponsorship requirement
• Proposal C-25 met 4‑commissioner sponsorship requirement
• Proposal P-6 met 4‑commissioner sponsorship requirement

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission discussed and moved forward multiple amendment proposals. Proposals C-3R1, C-4R, and C-5R each met the four‑commissioner sponsorship requirement and will proceed to the next stage. The C-6 Preamble amendment was advanced by motion and will also move forward. Public amendment proposals P-2 received no sponsorship, while P-3 was sponsored by Commissioner Rydel Kelly.

• C-3R1 Vacancies amendment – met 4‑vote sponsorship, proceeds
• C-4R Vacancies amendment – met 4‑vote sponsorship, proceeds
• C-5R Vacancies amendment – met 4‑vote sponsorship, proceeds
• C-6 Preamble amendment – motion passed, proceeds
• Public amendment P-3 Size of County Council – sponsored by Rydel Kelly

The commission removed the C-21 Referendum from the agenda and moved the P-3 Size of County Council item to the first position under agenda item 9g. Two official amendment items, O-1 and O-2, were postponed to the April 6 meeting. Four amendment proposals—C-8R, C-12, C-23, and P-5—met the four‑commissioner sponsorship requirement and will proceed to the next step. The meeting adjourned with a 12‑8 vote.

• Removed C-21 Referendum from agenda (future discussion)
• Reordered P-3 Size of County Council to first item under 9g (consensus)
• Postponed O-1 Financial Procedures Modernization to April 6 meeting (voice vote)
• Postponed O-2 Amendments to Council Legislation Must be in Writing to April 6 meeting (voice vote)
• Proposal C-8R (Competitive Hiring) met 4‑vote sponsorship, advanced to next step
• Proposal C-12 (Project Workforce and Labor Agreements) met 4‑vote sponsorship, advanced to next step
• Proposal C-23 (Initiative) met 4‑vote sponsorship, advanced to next step
• Proposal P-5 (County District Boundaries) met 4‑vote sponsorship, advanced to next step

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will review a range of amendment proposals, including informational items that will not be acted on. Commissioners will hear introductions, legal reports, and brief discussions on both public and commissioner‑sponsored proposals that require one or four commissioner sponsorships. The meeting will also include first‑reading and second‑reading discussions of several amendments. No formal votes on new proposals are scheduled for this meeting.

• Review of new amendment proposals (informational only, no action will be taken)
• Public amendment proposals P-2 Citizenship for Voter Registration (requires 1 commissioner sponsorship)
• Commissioner amendment proposal C-8R Competitive Hiring for Appointed Positions (requires 4 commissioner sponsorship)
• First reading discussions of C-18 Juvenile Detention, C-19 Charter Review Conflict of Interest, C-20 Conflict of Interest, C-22 Infrastructure and Public Safety, and P-3 Size of County Council
• Second reading discussions of C-11 Limitations on Terms of Office and C-13 Reducing required number of Council Meetings

The commission approved the agenda amendment and the March 2 minutes by voice vote. Proposals C-8R, C-12, C-23, and P-5 each met the four‑commissioner sponsorship requirement and will move to the next step. Items O-1 and O-2 were postponed to the April 6 meeting. The meeting was adjourned with a 12‑to‑8 vote.

• Agenda amendment (removing Qd(iii). C-21 Referendum) approved by consensus
• March 2, 2026 minutes approved by voice vote
• Proposal C-8R (Competitive Hiring) met 4‑vote sponsorship, will proceed
• Proposal C-12 (Project Workforce and Labor Agreements) met 4‑vote sponsorship, will proceed
• Proposal C-23 (Initiative) met 4‑vote sponsorship, will proceed
• Proposal P-5 (County District Boundaries) met 4‑vote sponsorship, will proceed
• Proposals O-1 (Financial Procedures Modernization) and O-2 (Council Legislation Writing) postponed to April 6 meeting
• Adjournment motion passed on a show of hands (12 in favor, 8 opposed)

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff's Employees will hold a special meeting on March 24, 2026, to consider the extension of probation for Deputy P. Peterson. The meeting will be held in person at the Pierce County Annex or via Zoom.

• Extension of Probation – Deputy P. Peterson
• Public Comment period
• Next Regular Meeting scheduled for April 14, 2026

The Civil Service Commission considered the Sheriff’s Office request to extend Deputy Patrick Peterson’s probationary period by 60 days, moving the end date from April 2 2026 to May 31 2026. After discussion, the Commission approved the extension by a 2‑1 vote. The extension includes weekly check‑ins and monthly evaluations during the additional 60 days.

• Approved 60‑day probation extension for Deputy P. Peterson (2-1 vote)

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will hold a regular meeting to hear presentations, public comments, and reports. Commissioners will review and discuss several charter amendment proposals, some of which require sponsorship by a specified number of commissioners. Items include proposals to reduce the number of required council meetings and to change residency requirements for council members. The meeting will also address the removal of a deputy executive item and consider a proposal to appoint an executive officer.

• C-13 Reducing required number of Council Meetings – discussion (Second Reading)
• C-7R Residency of Council – discussion (Second Reading)
• C-9 Deputy Executive Item removed – discussion
• C-10 Exercise of Powers – discussion
• P-4 Appointment of Executive – call for sponsorship and approval for legal review

The Charter Review Commission approved its agenda and adopted a pledge of allegiance to start meetings. Amendment C-11, which limits county elected officials to three consecutive four‑year terms, passed with 11 votes in favor, 3 opposed, 5 abstentions and 1 recusal. Amendments C-13 and the residency requirement change for council members (C-7R) also passed, and C-7R was advanced for final consideration. Proposal C-10 failed to advance, while several other proposals met the sponsorship requirement and will move to the next step.

• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• Pledge of Allegiance motion passed (voice vote)
• Amendment C-11 passed (11 in favor, 3 opposed, 5 abstentions, 1 recusal)
• Amendment C-13 passed (show of hands)
• Residency amendment C-7R passed (16 in favor, 2 opposed, 2 abstentions)
• C-7R advanced for final consideration (19 in favor)
• Proposal C-10 failed to advance (roll‑call vote; only Leighton and Rydel Kelly voted aye)
• Proposals C-14, C-15, C-18, C-19, C-20, C-22 met 4‑vote sponsorship and will proceed

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will review proposed amendments regarding term limits for officeholders and the Public Safety Stabilization and Protection Fund. The body will also consider proposals on county district boundaries and the appointment of the executive.

• Review of Proposal Tracking Chart
• Substantive discussion on C-11 Limitations on Terms of Office
• Substantive discussion on C-14 Public Safety Stabilization and Protection Fund
• Substantive discussion on P-5 County District Boundaries
• Substantive discussion on P-4 Appointment of Executive

The Charter Review Commission voted to adopt amendment C-11, setting a three‑term limit for county elected officials, with 11 in favor, 3 opposed, 5 abstentions and 1 recusal. Amendments C-13 and the residency requirement change for council members (C-7R) also passed, and C-7R was advanced for final consideration. Proposal C-10 failed to advance, receiving only 2 affirmative votes. Six proposals (C-14, C-15, C-18, C-19, C-20, C-22) met the four‑commissioner sponsorship requirement and will move to the next step.

• Approved amendment C-11 limiting terms of office (11‑3‑5‑1) (show of hands)
• Approved amendment C-13 reducing required number of council meetings (show of hands)
• Approved amendment C-7R changing residency requirement to three years (16‑2‑2) (show of hands)
• Advanced proposal C-7R to final consideration (19‑0) (show of hands)
• Failed proposal C-10 final consideration (2 Aye, 19 Nay, 1 Excused) (roll‑call vote)
• Motion to begin meetings with the Pledge of Allegiance passed (voice vote)
• Proposals C-14, C-15, C-18, C-19, C-20, and C-22 met 4‑commissioner sponsorship and will proceed
• Meeting adjourned (voice vote)

Human Resources-Salary Commission

The Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials will meet to conduct organizational business. The body is scheduled to elect a 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair and approve the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Election of 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Approval of July 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Commission duties and rules of procedure
• Approval of Elected Officials presentations and questions

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission meets to discuss and vote on proposed amendments to the county charter, including the election of the sheriff and changes to council structure.

• Discussion of C-1: Appointed Sheriff and Qualifications
• Discussion of C-13: Reducing required number of Council Meetings
• Discussion of C-7R: Residency of Council
• Discussion of C-9: Deputy Executive
• Informational review of new proposals C-12, C-14, C-20, C-21

The commission approved an amendment to Proposal C-11 that changes term‑limit rules for county elective offices. A motion to suspend standing rules and delay the second reading of Proposal C-9 passed with 18 votes in favor. The motion to advance Proposal C-1 failed despite 12 votes in favor. Several proposals (C-13, P-1, P-3, C-7R, C-10) met the required sponsorship votes and will move to the next step.

• Motion to advance C-1 failed (12 in favor)
• Motion to suspend standing rules to delay C-9 second reading passed (18 in favor)
• Amendment to C-11 limiting terms of office approved (passed on show of hands)
• Proposal C-13 met 4‑vote sponsorship requirement and will proceed
• Proposal P-1 met 4‑vote sponsorship requirement and will proceed to legal review
• Proposal P-3 met 4‑vote sponsorship requirement and will proceed to legal review
• Proposal C-7R will proceed to next step of the process
• Proposal C-10 will proceed to next step of the process

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will hold substantive discussions on several charter amendment proposals, including first‑reading reviews of C‑7R, C‑9, C‑10 and C‑11. The agenda also includes a second‑reading discussion of Amendment C‑1 concerning the appointed sheriff and qualifications. New public amendment proposals are presented for commissioner sponsorship, but no action will be taken on them at this meeting.

• Second Reading discussion of Amendment C‑1: Appointed Sheriff and Qualifications (amended)
• First Reading discussion of Amendment C‑7R: Residency of Council
• First Reading discussion of Amendment C‑9: Deputy Executive
• First Reading discussion of Amendment C‑10: Exercise of Powers
• First Reading discussion of Amendment C‑11: Limitations on Terms of Office

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission moved several amendment proposals forward, including C-13, P-1, P-3, C-7R, and C-10. A motion to delay the second reading of C-9 was approved, while the C-1 proposal failed. The commission also approved an amendment to C-11 limiting consecutive terms in county office.

• C-1 Appointed Sheriff amendment failed (12 in favor, motion not adopted)
• C-9 second reading delayed – motion to suspend rules passed (18 in favor)
• C-13 Reducing required number of Council meetings met 4‑vote sponsorship and will proceed
• P-1 Clerk of the Superior Court proposal met 4‑vote sponsorship and will proceed
• P-3 Size of County Council proposal met 4‑vote sponsorship and will proceed
• C-7R Residency of Council proposal will proceed to next step
• C-10 Exercise of Powers proposal will proceed to next step
• C-11 amendment limiting terms of office passed on a show of hands

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Pierce County Personnel Board cancelled its March 11, 2026 meeting because there was no new business. No items were considered or decided at this meeting. The next meeting is a public hearing on March 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., held via Teams and in‑person at the Pierce County Annex, Temple Conference Room, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma.

PPW-Solid Waste Advisory Committee

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission is meeting to conduct its regular business. The primary item of new business is the replacement of Ursula Scott.

• Replacement of Ursula Scott

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. A motion to have the Hearing Officer present summaries of complaints in executive sessions was carried. The April 8, 2026 meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not expected. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes
• Motion to present complaint summaries in executive sessions carried
• April 8, 2026 meeting cancelled due to anticipated lack of quorum

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees will approve the minutes from its February 10, 2026 meeting. It will discuss a leave‑without‑pay policy for periods longer than 30 days. A presentation and training on the Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act will be provided. The commission will set the date for its next regular meeting on April 14, 2026.

• Approval of minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting
• Consideration of leave without pay over 30 days – various
• Open Public Meetings Act/Public Records Act presentation/training
• Scheduling of next regular meeting – April 14, 2026
• Public comment period

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting. It also approved leave without pay for up to one year for four sheriff’s employees—Scott, Salazar, Papp, and Braswell‑Bouyer. The motion was made by Commissioner Cintron and seconded by Commissioner Wallace Lonergan. The next regular meeting was set for April 14, 2026.

• Approved February 10, 2026 meeting minutes (motion approved)
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for four employees (motion approved)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for April 14, 2026

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will hear presentations and discuss several charter amendment proposals. Items include public proposals for commissioner sponsorship and commissioner‑sponsored proposals such as C‑1 Appointed Sheriff and Qualifications and C‑6 Preamble. No votes will be taken on the new informational proposals; they are for information and potential sponsorship.

• Discussion of amendment proposal C‑1 Appointed Sheriff and Qualifications (requires 4‑commissioner sponsorship, met requirement)
• Discussion of amendment proposal C‑6 Preamble (met 4‑vote sponsorship requirement)
• Public amendment proposal P‑2 Citizenship for Voter Registration – no sponsorship received
• Presentation by Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank
• Presentation by Pierce County Council Chair Jani Hitchen

The commission reordered the agenda and approved the amended agenda by voice vote. A motion to reduce public comment time failed on a roll‑call vote (10 Aye, 9 Nay, 1 Abstain). Four amendment proposals (C-7R, C-9, C-10, C-11) met the required four‑commissioner sponsorship and will move forward. The first reading of amendment C-1 was approved 13‑7, and the item was scheduled for a second reading on March 16.

• Agenda order amendment passed (voice vote)
• Public comment time reduction motion failed (roll call: 10 Aye, 9 Nay, 1 Abstain)
• Proposal C-7R met 4‑vote sponsorship requirement and will proceed
• Proposal C-9 met 4‑vote sponsorship requirement and will proceed
• Proposal C-10 met 4‑vote sponsorship requirement and will proceed
• Proposal C-11 met 4‑vote sponsorship requirement and will proceed
• First reading of amendment C-1 passed 13‑7 (show of hands)
• Second reading of amendment C-1 placed on March 16 agenda (voice vote)

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will review amendment proposals and a tracking chart, discuss new informational proposals (no action), and consider public amendment proposals for commissioner sponsorship. Commissioners will introduce and receive legal reports on several items, including C-7R Councilmember Residency, C-9 Deputy Executive, C-10 Exercise of Powers, and C-11 Limitations on Terms of Office. The meeting includes a first reading of amendment C-1 concerning appointed sheriff qualifications.

• Review of Amendment Proposal Tracking Chart
• New proposals (informational only, no action)
• Public amendment proposals for commissioner sponsorship
• Commissioner introductions and legal reports on C-7R, C-9, C-10, C-11 items
• First reading of amendment C-1: Appointed Sheriff and Qualifications

The commission reordered the agenda, rejected a motion to shorten public comment time, and advanced several charter amendment proposals. It also approved changes to Amendment C‑1 and set its second reading for the next meeting before adjourning.

• Agenda order amendment (move item 7 before item 5) passed on voice vote
• Public comment time limit reduction failed on roll‑call vote (9 Aye, 10 Nay, 1 Abstain)
• Proposals C‑7R, C‑9, C‑10, and C‑11 each met the 4‑vote sponsorship requirement and will proceed
• Amendment to C‑1 to delete Section 2 and add language on Council‑set qualifications passed 13‑7
• Motion to call the question on C‑1 passed with 16 in favor
• Motion to place the second reading of C‑1 as the first item on the March 16 agenda passed on voice vote
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed on voice vote

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will review several amendment proposals, including public proposals for citizenship voter registration (P-2) and county council size (P-3) that need commissioner sponsorship. Commissioners will also examine commissioner‑sponsored proposals to fill vacancies (C-3R, C-4R, C-5R) which require four‑vote sponsorship, and conduct a second‑reading discussion of the C-6 preamble. New informational proposals C-9, C-10, and C-11 will be presented but no action will be taken.

• Review of Proposal Tracking Chart
• Public Amendment Proposals P-2 Citizenship for Voter Registration (seeking 1 commissioner sponsor)
• Public Amendment Proposals P-3 Size of County Council (seeking 1 commissioner sponsor)
• Commissioner Amendment Proposals C-3R, C-4R, C-5R Vacancies (require 4‑vote sponsorship)
• Second‑reading discussion of Amendment C-6 Preamble

The commission approved an agenda amendment moving item 7 before item 5 and adopted the FAQ and Rules of Engagement documents by consensus. Proposals C‑3R1, C‑4R, and C‑5R each met the four‑vote sponsorship requirement and will proceed to the next step. Proposal C‑6 was advanced by a voice‑vote motion. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Agenda amended to move item 7 before item 5 (consensus)
• FAQ document approved for website publication (consensus)
• Rules of Engagement approved (consensus)
• Proposal C‑3R1 met 4‑vote sponsorship requirement and will proceed
• Proposal C‑4R met 4‑vote sponsorship requirement and will proceed
• Proposal C‑5R met 4‑vote sponsorship requirement and will proceed
• Proposal C‑6 advanced to next step (voice vote)
• Meeting adjourned (voice vote)

Pierce County Charter Review

The Charter Review Commission will meet to review proposed amendments to the county charter. The body will consider sponsorship for public proposals and discuss specific commissioner-led amendments regarding vacancies and the charter preamble.

• Public proposal P-2: Citizenship for Voter Registration
• Public proposal P-3: Size of County Council
• Commissioner proposals C-3R, C-4R, and C-5R regarding Vacancies
• Second reading and discussion of proposal C-6: Preamble
• Presentation on 'The Power of the Badge: Sheriffs and Inequality in the United States'

The commission amended the agenda to place item 7 before item 5 and approved the amendment by consensus. The FAQ document and Rules of Engagement were approved by consensus for publication on the website. Each district was allocated $2,500 for upcoming listening sessions. Amendment proposals C‑3R, C‑4R, C‑5R met the four‑vote sponsorship requirement and will move to the next step, and proposal C‑6 was advanced by voice vote.

• Agenda amendment (move item 7 before item 5) approved by consensus
• Motion to strike item 7a failed on a voice vote
• FAQ document approved by consensus for website publication
• Rules of Engagement approved by consensus
• Each district allocated $2,500 for listening sessions (reported by Chair)
• Proposals C‑3R, C‑4R, C‑5R met 4‑vote sponsorship and will proceed
• Proposal C‑6 advanced to next step; motion passed on a voice vote
• Meeting adjourned; motion passed on a voice vote

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will review amendment proposals and consider commissioner sponsorship of public amendments. Items include the P-2 Citizenship for Voter Registration proposal and the P-1 Clerk of the Superior Court proposal. The commission will also discuss substantive amendment proposals C-6 Preamble and C-2 Intergovernmental Relations. A parliamentary training video on mastering motions will be presented.

• Review of the amendment proposal tracking chart
• Public amendment proposal P-2 Citizenship for Voter Registration for commissioner sponsorship
• Commissioner-sponsored public amendment proposal P-1 Clerk of the Superior Court
• Substantive discussion of amendment proposals C-6 Preamble and C-2 Intergovernmental Relations
• Parliamentary training video: Mastering Motions

The commission approved the agenda (removing item 7a) and adopted the minutes from prior meetings by voice vote. Commissioners approved an amendment to Proposal C-2 that replaces Section 3 with language stating the county shall not engage in civil immigration enforcement, passing the amendment by a vote of 11‑6‑3. The amended Proposal C-2 was then adopted by a vote of 12‑9, while related motions to continue discussion, postpone consideration, and end debate received votes of 8‑13 (failed), 8‑13 (failed), and 13‑4‑3 (passed) respectively.

• Agenda amended to remove item 7a – approved by consensus
• Minutes for Jan 21, Jan 26, and Feb 2 approved – passed on voice vote
• Motion to continue discussion of Proposal C-2 failed – 8 in favor, 13 opposed
• Amendment to Proposal C-2 to strike Section 3 and add immigration language passed – 11 in favor, 6 opposed, 3 abstentions
• Motion to postpone consideration of the amendment failed – 8 in favor, 13 opposed
• Motion to end debate on the amendment passed – 13 in favor, 4 opposed, 3 abstentions
• Final vote to adopt Proposal C-2 as amended passed – 12 in favor, 9 opposed
• Proposal C-6 moved to second reading at March 2 meeting – approved

Pierce County Charter Review

The 2026 Charter Review Commission is meeting to review proposed amendments to the county charter. The body will discuss specific proposals and conduct readings on previously advanced amendments.

• Public Amendment Proposal P-2: Citizenship for Voter Registration
• Commissioner Sponsored Proposal P-1: Clerk of the Superior Court
• First Reading of Amendment C-6: Preamble
• Second Reading of Amendment C-2: Intergovernmental Relations

The Commission approved an amendment to Proposal C-2 that restricts the county’s participation in civil immigration enforcement, passing 12‑9 on a show of hands. Proposal C-6 was moved forward to a second reading at the March 2 regular meeting. The agenda was amended to remove item 7a by consensus, minutes were amended to add Commissioner Herrera’s attendance, and Proposal P‑1 was forwarded to Chief Counsel for legal review.

• Amended Proposal C-2 to limit county immigration enforcement (12‑9)
• Moved Proposal C-6 to second reading at March 2 meeting
• Forwarded Proposal P-1 (Clerk of Superior Court) to Chief Counsel for review
• Removed agenda item 7a by consensus (no vote)
• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Amended minutes to include Commissioner Herrera (voice vote)
• Allowed follow‑up clarification questions after initial question (no objection)
• Scheduled district listening sessions for March‑April (reported)

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will hold a special meeting to receive public comment and review amendment proposals. Commissioners will present sponsorship requests for public amendments and consider several commissioner‑sponsored amendments that require four‑commissioner sponsorship. The meeting includes updates from the chair, a legal report, and a presentation on the Home Rule Charter.

• Public amendment proposals for sponsorship (e.g., P-1 Clerk of the Superior Court, P-2 Citizenship for Voter Registration)
• Commissioner‑sponsored amendment C-1: Appointed Sheriff and qualifications (requires 4‑commissioner sponsorship)
• Commissioner‑sponsored amendment C-2: Intergovernmental Relation (requires 4‑commissioner sponsorship)
• Commissioner‑sponsored amendments C-3, C-4, C-5: Vacancies (each requires 4‑commissioner sponsorship)
• Commissioner‑sponsored amendment C-6: Preamble (requires 4‑commissioner sponsorship)

The commission approved the meeting agenda and a motion to reorder agenda items, both by voice vote. A 10‑minute recess and the final adjournment were also approved by voice vote. Two amendment proposals—C‑1 Appointed Sheriff and Qualifications and C‑6 Preamble—met the four‑commissioner sponsorship requirement and will move to the next step. No action was taken on proposal C‑2 Intergovernmental Relation and several other proposals were pulled or lacked sponsorship.

• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• Agenda order amendment passed (voice vote)
• 10‑minute recess approved (voice vote)
• Adjournment approved (voice vote)
• Proposal C‑1 Appointed Sheriff advanced (met 4‑vote requirement)
• Proposal C‑6 Preamble advanced (met 4‑vote requirement)
• No action on proposal C‑2 Intergovernmental Relation
• Proposals C‑3, C‑4, C‑5, C‑7, C‑8 not advanced (pulled or no sponsorship)

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will meet on February 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in a hybrid format. The agenda includes public comment, updates from the chair and legal staff, and a presentation on the county’s Home Rule Charter. Commissioners will review public amendment proposals and consider several commissioner‑sponsored charter amendment items, seeking the required commissioner sponsorship for each. The meeting will conclude with a discussion of next‑meeting topics before adjournment.

• Public Amendment Proposal P-1: Clerk of the Superior Court – call for sponsorship (requires 1 commissioner)
• Public Amendment Proposal P-2: Citizenship for Voter Registration – call for sponsorship (requires 1 commissioner)
• Commissioner Amendment C-1: Appointed Sheriff and Qualifications – call for sponsorship (requires 4 commissioners)
• Commissioner Amendment C-2: Intergovernmental Relation – substantive discussion
• Presentation: Pierce County’s Home Rule Charter by Michael Sullivan

The commission approved the agenda without objection and moved an agenda item by voice vote. Two amendment proposals—C-1 Appointed Sheriff and Qualifications and C-6 Preamble—each received the required four‑commissioner sponsorship and will proceed to the next step. No action was taken on proposal C-2 Intergovernmental Relation, and the meeting was recessed and adjourned by voice votes.

• Agenda approved without objection
• Agenda order amendment passed on voice vote
• C-1 Appointed Sheriff proposal met 4‑vote requirement and will proceed
• C-6 Preamble proposal met 4‑vote requirement and will proceed
• C-2 Intergovernmental Relation proposal received no action
• Recess motion passed on voice vote
• Adjournment motion passed on voice vote
• Chair and Vice Chair will finalize amendment process documents

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

The Pierce County Ethics Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the prior meeting. No old or new business was considered, and no other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes

PPW-Solid Waste Advisory Committee

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Personnel Board cancelled its February 11, 2026 meeting because there was no new business. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting. The next regular meeting is set for March 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., to be held via Teams and in the Grand Conference Room at the Pierce County Annex, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma.

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review requests for leave without pay exceeding 30 days. The commission will also receive information regarding applicant statistics for 2025.

• Approval of minutes from January 13 and January 22, 2026 meetings
• Action on leave without pay over 30 days for various individuals
• Review of 2025 applicant statistics

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the January 13 and January 22 meetings. It also approved a request to grant leave without pay for up to one year to six sheriff’s employees with medical issues. No new business was taken and the meeting adjourned at 5:16 p.m.

• Approved January 13, 2026 and January 22, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for six employees (unanimous)

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will hold a regular meeting to receive public comments, review communications, view a parliamentary training video, and receive a legal report. The primary agenda item is a discussion of amendment proposals, including a status review and consideration of specific proposals C1 (Hunter), C2 (Rydel‑Kelly), C‑3, C‑4, C‑5 (Serad), C‑6 (Rogge) and P‑1 (Heather Benedict). The meeting will also plan the next special meeting on February 18 and address procedural matters such as security and decorum.

• Public comment – up to 3 minutes per speaker
• Presentation: Parliamentary Training Video – Mastering Motions
• Legal report (details not specified)
• Discussion of amendment proposals C1‑C6 and P‑1
• Procedural items – schedule next special meeting (Feb 18) and security update

The commission approved its agenda and later adopted an amendment granting Susan Long authority to review and format amendment proposals. A motion to complete the parliamentary training later in the agenda passed, and the training was formally rescheduled to a future meeting. Commissioners co‑sponsored proposal C‑2, meeting the required four‑vote minimum.

• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• Amendment to proposal process granting Susan Long review authority passed (voice vote)
• Motion to complete parliamentary training later in agenda passed (13 in favor, 4 opposed, 2 abstentions)
• Motion to reschedule training to a later meeting passed (voice vote)
• Proposal C‑2 co‑sponsored, meeting 4‑vote minimum (Co‑sponsors: Conzuelo, Strickling, Lykins, Hunter, Ginn)
• Adjournment passed (voice vote)

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will review the status of amendment proposals and consider specific amendments labeled C1, C2, C‑3, C‑4, C‑5, C‑6, and P‑1. The meeting also includes a parliamentary training video, public comment, and procedural updates such as schedule planning and security. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Discussion of Amendment Proposals (C1, C2, C‑3, C‑4, C‑5, C‑6, P‑1)
• Parliamentary Training Video: Mastering Motions presentation
• Public Comment (3‑minute limit per speaker)
• Schedule Planning for special meeting on February 18
• Security Update

The Charter Review Commission approved changes to how amendment proposals are handled, routing them through the Chair, Vice Chair, Clerk and Susan Long, and gave Susan Long authority to review, format, or modify proposals. Several motions on parliamentary training were considered, with most failing and one passing to move the training later in the agenda. The agenda was approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Motion to email parliamentary training failed (8 in favor, 10 opposed, 3 abstentions)
• Motion to split training across two meetings failed (voice vote)
• Motion to split training with home work failed (7 in favor, 11 opposed, 2 abstentions)
• Motion to move training later in agenda passed (13 in favor, 4 opposed, 2 abstentions)
• Amended proposal process to route proposals to Chair, Vice Chair, Clerk, Susan Long (voice vote)
• Granted Susan Long authority to review, format, or modify proposals (voice vote)
• Proposal C‑2 met the 4‑vote co‑sponsor requirement

Regional Coordinating Council

The Regional Coordinating Council reviewed emergency operations plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including fan zones in Tacoma and support for the Puyallup Tribe's events. Staff also discussed grant deadlines, equipment deliveries, and drone regulations.

• Emergency operations center activation planned for FIFA match days
• Tacoma fan zones under legal review
• PCDEM to send 16 staff to the Wishna Conference
• RTF equipment delivered on February 3, 2026
• Tacoma Fire Hazmat EMS received $37,000 in grant funds

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the county charter, including a proposal to change the sheriff from an elected position to an appointed one with specific professional qualifications. The commission will also review the status of amendment proposals and receive public comment.

• Discussion of Amendment Proposal regarding Preamble, Article 1
• Proposal to change sheriff from elected to appointed with 10 years experience
• Proposal to restore Clerk of the Superior Court to independently elected status
• Public comment period for written and oral submissions
• Schedule planning for future meetings

The commission approved the meeting agenda by voice vote. A 10‑minute recess was taken and approved. Commissioners adopted a rule that amendment materials must be submitted to the clerk by Thursday at noon, passed by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• 10‑minute recess approved (voice vote)
• Materials submission deadline set to Thursday noon (voice vote)
• Meeting adjourned (voice vote)

Pierce County Charter Review

The 2026 Charter Review Commission is meeting to review the status of received proposals. The body will discuss specific amendment proposals regarding the Preamble and Article 1 of the charter.

• Review of status chart for amendment proposals received to date
• Discussion of amendment proposals regarding Preamble and Article 1

The commission approved the meeting agenda by voice vote. A 10‑minute recess was authorized and later taken. Commissioners adopted a rule that proposal materials must be submitted to the clerk by Thursday at noon. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Authorized 10‑minute recess (voice vote)
• Adopted Thursday‑noon deadline for material submissions (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will address several procedural items, including an updated proposal process, schedule planning, a communication plan, and a protocol for public comment. The commission may also begin discussion of the charter preamble and Article 1. The meeting includes standard agenda steps such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• Updated Proposal Process for Adoption
• Schedule Planning
• Communication Plan
• Protocol for Receipt of Public Comment and Submissions
• Potential discussion of Charter Preamble and Article 1

The commission approved an updated workflow for charter amendment proposals, including amendments to deadlines, legal review language, and incorporation into the draft workflow. The amendment to set a hard deadline of April 27 with a super‑majority vote was adopted, while a motion to give the chair discretion over public comment time failed. Commissioners also cancelled the February 16 meeting and scheduled a special meeting for February 18. The commission approved sharing written public comments in meeting packets and directed the communications manager to prepare a communications plan for the next meeting.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved January 14 minutes (voice vote)
• Adopted updated proposal workflow after multiple amendments (voice vote)
• Amended workflow to strike item 13 (voice vote)
• Amended workflow to set April 27 as hard deadline with super‑majority requirement (voice vote)
• Motion to give chair discretion to adjust public comment time failed (voice vote)
• Cancelled February 16 meeting and scheduled special meeting for February 18 (voice vote)
• Approved sharing written public comments in meeting packets (consensus)

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will hold its regular meeting on Jan 26, 2026 at 6 p.m. in the County Annex. Commissioners will address several procedural items, including an updated proposal process, schedule planning, a communication plan, and protocols for public comment. The agenda also lists the potential start of discussion on the Charter preamble and Article 1.

• Updated Proposal Process for Adoption
• Schedule Planning
• Communication Plan
• Protocol for Receipt of Public Comment and Submissions
• Potentially begin discussion of Charter Preamble and Article 1

The Charter Review Commission approved an amended workflow for public amendment proposals, setting a soft deadline of April 13 and a hard deadline of April 27 with a super‑majority vote requirement. Legal review was defined as a recommendation to the commission, and the new language was placed into Sections 7 and 12 of the draft workflow. The commission also cancelled the February 16 meeting and scheduled a special meeting for February 18, and approved a communications plan and the sharing of written public comments in meeting packets.

• Approved amended proposal workflow (voice vote)
• Set soft deadline April 13 and hard deadline April 27 (voice vote)
• Defined legal review as a recommendation to the commission (voice vote)
• Inserted new language into Sections 7 and 12 of Draft Workflow (voice vote)
• Accepted the amended workflow as adopted (voice vote)
• Approved communications manager to prepare a Communications Plan for next meeting (consensus)
• Approved sharing written public comments in meeting packets (consensus)
• Cancelled Feb 16 meeting and scheduled special meeting Feb 18 (voice vote)

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees will hold a pre‑hearing conference to consider the disciplinary appeal of employee Stacie Glenn. The special meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., available via Zoom and at the Human Resources Department in Tacoma. The commission also announced the dates for its next special meeting (February 9, 2026) and regular meeting (February 10, 2026).

• Pre‑hearing conference – disciplinary appeal – Stacie Glenn
• Next special meeting – February 9, 2026
• Next regular meeting – February 10, 2026

The commissioners approved a motion to send a certified letter to appellant Stacie Glenn requesting proposed hearing dates within 30 days, with an option to withdraw the appeal. The February 9, 2026 special meeting was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2026.

• Approved motion to send a certified letter to appellant requesting dates within 30 days (motion carried)
• Cancelled February 9, 2026 special meeting
• Scheduled February 10, 2026 regular meeting

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will meet to review the county's governing charter and discuss the constitutional limitations on charter counties and the Pierce County Code of Ethics.

• Presentation on constitutional limitations on charter counties
• Presentation on Pierce County Code of Ethics
• Discussion of vote/approval requirements
• Discussion of remote participation policy
• Schedule planning for next meeting

The Charter Review Commission approved its agenda by voice vote. It then reached consensus to have the Chair and Vice‑Chair develop a standardized template for submitting amendment proposals and bring a draft to the next meeting. Additional motions approved the use of cameras during roll call and voting, a short recess, and the meeting’s adjournment.

• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• Chair and Vice‑Chair to create amendment‑proposal template (voice vote)
• Use cameras for roll call and voting approved by consensus
• 10‑minute recess approved (voice vote)
• Meeting adjourned (voice vote)

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will meet to elect its 2026 Chair and approve the annual meeting calendar. The board will also discuss and reschedule hearing dates and times for the Cory Ragan appeal.

• Election of 2026 Chair
• Approval of 2026 Meeting Calendar
• Rescheduling of hearing dates and times for Cory Ragan
• Approval of December 10, 2025, meeting minutes

PPW-Solid Waste Advisory Committee

Pierce County Charter Review

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will adopt its rules of procedure and receive an orientation on the Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act. It will also elect officers, set the regular meeting schedule, and allow brief public comment.

• Adoption of Rules of Procedure
• Orientation on Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act
• Election of Officers
• Setting Regular Meeting Schedule
• Public Comment (3‑minute limit per speaker)

The commission elected Kelsey Barrans as Chair (12‑8 vote) and Martha Lantz as Vice‑Chair (12‑8 vote). Members adopted Robert's Rules of Order to guide proceedings. They set regular meetings for Mondays at 6:00 p.m. in the Annex and scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, Jan 21 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Elected Kelsey Barrans Chair (12 votes for, 8 against)
• Elected Martha Lantz Vice‑Chair (12 votes for, 8 against)
• Adopted Robert's Rules of Order as procedural guide (consensus)
• Set regular meetings for Mondays at 6:00 p.m. at the Annex (unanimous)
• Amended schedule to specify 6:00 p.m. start time (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for Wednesday, Jan 21 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

The Pierce County Ethics Commission will meet to discuss the onboarding of new members, the retention of Judge Judy Jasprica as the Hearing Officer, and the location for 2026 meetings. The meeting will be held at the Wheelock Branch of the Tacoma Public Library.

• Retention of Judge Judy Jasprica as Hearing Officer
• Onboarding of new Ethics Commission members
• Selection of meeting location for 2026
• Approval of January 14, 2026, agenda and minutes
• Public hearing on informal inquiries and advisory opinions

The commission voted to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. No other actions were recorded as approved, denied, or tabled. Old business items such as onboarding new members and retaining Judge Jasprica were discussed but no decisions were noted. A bill for Judge Ross's work was introduced without a recorded outcome.

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Pierce County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Employees will meet to elect a commission chair and approve previous meeting minutes. The body will also act on personnel matters including leave without pay and a reinstatement request.

• Election of Civil Service Commission Chair
• Reinstatement of Randolph Frye
• Rescheduling of disciplinary appeal hearing for Stacie Glenn
• Review of leave without pay over 30 days for various employees

The Civil Service Commission elected Paula Wallace Lonergan as chair, approved the December 9, 2025 minutes, and authorized leave without pay for three employees for up to one year. It also approved the reinstatement of Randolph Frye as a Corrections Deputy and set dates for a pre‑hearing conference (Jan 22, 2026) and the disciplinary appeal hearing (Feb 9, 2026). No new business was presented.

• Elected Paula Wallace Lonergan as Commission Chair (motion carried)
• Approved December 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved leave without pay over 30 days for three employees (motion carried)
• Approved reinstatement of Randolph Frye to Corrections Deputy (motion carried)
• Scheduled pre‑hearing conference for Stacie Glenn on Jan 22, 2026 at 3:00 pm (motion carried)
• Scheduled disciplinary appeal hearing for Stacie Glenn on Feb 9, 2026 at 1:30 pm (motion carried)