Pierce County Council

Pierce County Council
Pierce County, Washington
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Type
Type
Leadership
Chairperson
Ryan Mello (D)
Structure
Seats7
Political groups
Democratic Party (4)
Republican Party (3)
Length of term
4 years
Elections
Last election
November 8, 2022
Meeting place
930 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, Washington
Website
Pierce County Council
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The Pierce County Council is a county legislative council with jurisdiction over Pierce County, Washington. In addition to serving as the legislative branch of the county's government, the council is responsible for managing the Pierce County Sheriff's Office, public health and human services, public transportation (including the Pierce County Airport), wastewater management, parks, open space, trails, records, elections, and licensing.[1][2] The council also has the ability to fill vacancies in the Washington House of Representatives and Washington State Senate.

  1. ^ "Office of the Council". Pierce County. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  2. ^ "Pierce County pays deputy $950,00 over prosecutor lawsuit". Associated Press. January 17, 2019. Retrieved July 5, 2020.