Stories for Government
Stage 1 burn ban issued for Pierce County at 4 p.m. today
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To protect public health from rising air pollution levels, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is issuing a Stage 1 burn ban in Pierce County, effective at 4 p.m. today. This ban is in effect until further notice.
Save the date: Lakewood Community Collaboration is Feb. 8
Posted by | CommentsBy Kim Dodds, Human Services Coordinator, City of Lakewood
Do you believe that humans are still victims of trafficking in the United States?
Are you asking: What is human trafficking?
This is just one of the presentations you will enjoy on February 8th when you attend the Collaboration. The event starts at 9:30 a.m. at Lakewood City Hall.
Stay tuned for more details throughout the week! Invite others to come!
Airport Advisory Commission applicants sought
Posted by | CommentsThe Thun Field Advisory Commission is seeking applicants to fill one position to represent South Hill residents on the commission. The commission meets bi-monthly to review issues related to the Pierce County Thun Field airport and other properties within 1,000 feet of the airport.
The unpaid positions require applicants to be current South Hill residents. The term expires April 12, 2016.
Applications are available here or by calling 253-798-4050. Go online to get more information about the Thun Field Advisory Commission.
For more information, please contact Deb Wallace, Pierce County Public Works and Utilities at 253-798-7109 or deb.wallace@co.pierce.wa.us.
Tillicum is going to court and you are welcome to observe – Friday, Feb.3, 2012, 10 a.m. at Lakewood City Hall Council Chambers. We hope to see a good turnout as Tillicum residents protest the City’s issuance of a permit to allow Camp Murray to access interior residential streets for National Guard employee traffic to get to and from work each day.
Notice: Transportation Funding committee meetings scheduled
Posted by | CommentsBy Alice M. Bush, City Clerk
The Lakewood City Council Ad Hoc Committee on Transportation Funding will meet on Thursday, February 2, 9, 16 and March 1 at 4:30 pm in Lakewood City Hall in the Executive Conference Room 3A (Third Floor), 6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood WA 98499. The purpose of the meeting to to discuss transportation funding.
Nominations being accepted for fourth Annual "Spirit of Youth" Award
Posted by | CommentsThe Washington State Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice (WA-PCJJ) is seeking nominations for the fourth Annual “Spirit of Youth” Award. The intent of the award is to recognize and celebrate a young adult who has made great strides following involvement with the juvenile justice system; has overcome personal obstacles; and is today making significant contributions to society. A $1,000 scholarship to attend a Washington state college, university or vocational/technical school is available to the award winner.
The award also provides the WA-PCJJ and the public with an important opportunity to learn from a young person’s direct experience about the hard work and dedication it takes to build a better life, and how juvenile justice professionals and systems can most effectively be of help.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord late night firing announcement
Posted by | CommentsJoint Base Lewis-McChord will be conducting late night firing on the following dates:
| DATE | TIME | FIRING OF |
| 1-3 February 2012 | Day & Night | Demolitions, C4 and 120mm, 60mm Mortars |
| 7-10 February 2012 | Day & Night | 120mm, 81mm and 60mm Mortars |
Increased levels of activity will be noticed during the evening hours, and firing will be conducted from numerous firing points on base.
Steilacoom’s weekly update, Jan. 31
Posted by | CommentsAdministration:
Upcoming Meetings:
Council Meeting – February 7, 2012 at 6:30 PM at Town Hall.
Planning Commission – February 13, 2012 at 6:30 PM at Town Hall.
Preservation and Review Board – February 22, 2012 at 6:30 PM at Town Hall.
Civil Service Board – February 8, 2012 at 5:00 PM at the Town Hall.
Council Future Agenda “Look-Ahead” Issues:
Copies of the Agenda and staff reports are available at all Town facilities once published. The
Agenda and Council meeting minutes are posted to the Town’s official website.
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Admittedly, it was nice to get power back this week. Every time we experience a loss of sorts, it provides an opportuniy to reflect on the fortunate aspects of our lives. I spent part of this week working to relocate a gentleman who lost everything in a house fire last weekend. Through a grant human services secured, assistance the City provides through human services funding to help support the Tillicum/American Lake Gardens Community Center, and case management services and support provided by LASA, this man has been provided with relocation assistance, replacement of much needed items, and he has hope. While he'll never recover all the things he lost in the fire - he has an attitude of gratitute and a heart filled with hope. It's an amazing and encouraging story that supports so much of what we all do. Pictures like this truly put a loss of lights into perspective!
Kelley bill designed to limit abuse of EBT cards set for hearing on Jan. 31
Posted by | CommentsLakewood City Manager report to council, Jan. 30
Posted by | Comments- Winter Storm recap: On the City’s roads, Lakewood Public Works expended approximately 950 labor hours in round-the-clock coverage from Saturday night January 14th until early January 21st, using about 360,000 pounds of salt, 20,000 pounds of salt/sand mix, and 2,500 gallons of salt brine solution. Over 1,000 lane miles or roadway were plowed, and crews responded to over 140 calls for downed trees, branches, and power lines. Assistance was received from Lakewood Parks staff, Clover Park School District, Police, and Community Development. Parks and Recreation staff also coordinated a warming shelter for three days at City Hall for those needing to escape the cold or charge up batteries during power outages. Read More→
Anderson rebuts Carrell
Posted by | CommentsLakewood Deputy Mayor Don Anderson rebuts State Senator Mike Carrell's claim that the City of Lakewood's sewer fee is really a tax.
Friends of Edmond Marsh and Sequalitchew Creek,
It is interesting to note that the City Council's approval of the CalPortland, DOE and Environmental Caucus drafted 2011 Settlement Agreement will obligate the City of DuPont Planning Manager and Hearing Examiner to support CalPortland's mining of the Vashon aquifer saturate gravel that is located beneath 117 acres of its present mine and 180 acres of the South Parcel. Apparently the only unresolved question at this time is the nature and extent of mitigation that it will take to rationalize circumventing application and enforcement of the no alteration of natural conditions provisions of DuPont's Comprehensive Plan and DMC 25.105 sensitive area municipal code. The Countywide Planning Policies for Pierce County, which the Council has approved, stipulates that the City of DuPont will "Maintain natural hydrological functions..." and the Puget Sound Partnership's legislative mandate that Puget Sound and the streams, wetlands, lakes and rivers in the Puget Sound Basin be preserved, protected and those degraded restored by 2020 to achieve the following six goals:
To protect public health from rising air pollution levels, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is issuing a Stage 1 burn ban in Pierce County, effective at 12 p.m. today. This ban is in effect until further notice.
High pressure has been building over the Puget Sound region, resulting in very cold and stagnant weather conditions. Air pollution is building up in Pierce County, especially in communities where residential wood burning is common. With stagnant conditions expected to continue through tomorrow, pollution levels could reach the "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" category at some locations.
Clean Air Agency staff follow a protocol set by state law to determine when and where to issue a burn ban, and when to lift a burn ban.
During a Stage 1 burn ban:
- No burning is allowed in fireplaces or uncertified wood stoves. Residents should rely instead on their home’s other, cleaner source of heat (such as their furnace or electric baseboard heaters) for a few days until air quality improves, the public health risk diminishes and the ban is cancelled. The only exception is if a wood stove is a home’s only adequate source of heat.
- No outdoor fires are allowed. This includes recreational fires such as bonfires, campfires and the use of fire pits and chimineas. It also includes burning yard waste and storm debris. Pierce County is providing FREE storm debris disposal options.
- Burn ban violations are subject to a $1,000 penalty.
DuPont City Administrator report, Jan. 30
Posted by | CommentsBy Dawn Masko, City Administrator, City of DuPont
1. City Council Vacancy
The City is seeking interested candidates desiring to be appointed to a vacant City Council seat. This is a highly responsible legislative position for a municipal corporation with a budget in excess of 10 million dollars. Eligible citizens must be registered voters in DuPont and have been a resident for at least one year. Councilmembers receive compensation in the amount of $375 per month.
If you have an interest in serving your community, please submit an application and a letter of interest discussing your applicable experience, philosophy on a Councilmembers role, and your thoughts on the most significant issues facing the City in the short and long term. Application packets are available at DuPont City Hall or on our website www.ci.dupont.wa.us.
Application materials must be submitted in person or by U.S. mail (emails and postmarks not accepted) to: City of DuPont, Council Vacancy, Attn: Erin Larsen, City Clerk, 1700 Civic Drive, DuPont, WA 98327 by Friday, February 10th at 4:00 PM.
Report storm damage online
Posted by | CommentsThe Pierce County Damage Assessment Center (DAC) is now collecting damage information from homeowners and business owners affected by the recent ice and snow storms online at www.piercecountywa.gov/reportdamage.
If you have additional questions, call the DAC at 1-866-798-6363 (toll-free) or email PCEOC@co.pierce.wa.us. The DAC is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
January 31 Flag Lowering to honor fallen Marine
Posted by | CommentsGovernor Chris Gregoire has directed flags at all Washington State agency facilities be lowered to half-staff Tuesday, January 31, 2012, in memory of U. S. Marine Corp. Capt. Daniel B. Bartle, 27, of Ferndale, who died of injuries suffered in a helicopter crash January 19 in Afghanistan.
Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business Tuesday, or first thing Wednesday morning, February 1.
Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.
