Pierce County Council | |
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| Pierce County, Washington | |
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| Type | |
| Type | of the Pierce County, WA |
| Leadership | |
Chairperson | Ryan Mello (D) |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 7 |
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Political groups | Democratic Party (4) Republican Party (3) |
Length of term | 4 years |
| Elections | |
Last election | November 3, 2020 |
| 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.
- ^ "Office of the Council". Pierce County. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
- ^ "Pierce County pays deputy $950,00 over prosecutor lawsuit". Associated Press. January 17, 2019. Retrieved July 5, 2020.