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Month: October 2021

Understanding the budget process: What’s proposed vs. What’s approved

Understanding the budget process: What’s proposed vs. What’s approved

October 27, 2021

I have received a lot of feedback around the proposed 2022-2023 budget, and I want to clear a couple things up about the process. First, at this point all documented legislation, fees and ideas have come from the Executive. What is before Council is just a proposal. It is now up to Council to conduct …

Allocating ARPA monies, 2022-2023 budget planning and reflecting on 10 months

Allocating ARPA monies, 2022-2023 budget planning and reflecting on 10 months

October 13, 2021

The Pierce County Council allocated its remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds Tuesday to support area schools and youth programs and increase shelter opportunities for area homeless. Included in the allocation was $4 million to help Pierce County schools respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The money will go to the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to …

Pierce County Council District 6