Pierce County public meetings in 2025

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

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

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

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

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

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

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

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

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

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

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

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

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

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

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

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

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

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

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

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

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

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

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

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

Regional Coordinating Council

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

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

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

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

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

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

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

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

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

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

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

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

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

Regional Coordinating Council

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

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

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

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

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

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

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

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

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

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

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

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

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

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

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

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

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

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

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

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

Human Resources-Salary Commission

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

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

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

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

• Agenda approved
• Minutes approved
• Michael Stewart elected chair

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

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

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

Human Resources-Salary Commission

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

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

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

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

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

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

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

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

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

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

Human Resources-Salary Commission

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

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

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

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

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

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

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

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

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

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

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

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

Human Resources-Salary Commission

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

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

Boards & Commissions-Personnel Board

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

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

Boards & Commissions-Ethics Commission

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

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes

Human Resources-Civil Service Commission Agendas & Minutes

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

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

Human Resources-Salary Commission

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

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