A crucial component of our work is collaboration with other agencies and organizations. The public doesn’t care much about silos, they just want the job done as efficiently and effectively as possible. I think that’s an important part of my job as your County Councilmember. School Impact Fees According to Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC): Impact …
This TNT editorial gets to the core problem with the Legislature’s propensity for unfunded mandates. Same-day registration is a great idea and good for our democracy. So are a number of other efforts to encourage participation in elections. In fact, there are a number of new policy bills moving this year that local governments will …
The following email was sent to members of the Pierce County legislative delegation urging them to help support funding for public safety and justice in this year’s supplemental budget. Pierce County Delegation, As co-chair of the Legislative Steering Committee for Washington counties, there is much to be grateful for in both budgets. Thank you for including a …
Tonight the Legislature found a resolution to a problem I’ve been working on behalf of Washington Counties — the so-called Hirst decision. In doing so they also assured passage of the Capital Budget, including hundreds of critical projects around the State that had been held up as negotiations last session failed. Read more on the issue here: Water Water …