The County Council’s committee meetings can now be seen in real time.
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For the first time, Pierce County Council committee meetings are available for live streaming on YouTube, expanding public access to local government discussions. This new initiative allows community members to watch policy debates, hear presentations, and see decision-making in real-time or on-demand through a popular video-sharing platform, enhancing transparency and community engagement.
The Council functions through the work of its standing committees, which review proposed legislation before consideration by the whole Council. The Council’s review of ordinances, resolutions, motions, and budgets helps ensure your county government operates efficiently, transparently, and cost-effectively, with equal access for all community members.
“The live streams will provide direct access to committee meetings, where councilmembers review legislation, hear from experts, ask questions, and discuss issues affecting Pierce County. This addition builds on the Council’s commitment to open government and helps people stay informed without the need to attend in person or remotely,” said Council Chair Jani Hitchen (District 6).
The Pierce County Council expanded into the live-streaming space on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, when it began live-streaming the weekly 3 p.m. Council meetings to the County Council Facebook page and YouTube. In addition, all Council and Committee meetings will continue being live-cast through Pierce County TV and made available in real-time on the Pierce County TV (PCTV) YouTube channel and Comcast Channel 22.
Unless otherwise noted, you can always attend council and committee meetings in person or remotely. In-person meetings are held in Council Chambers, Room 1046, 930 Tacoma Ave. S. in Tacoma. To attend remotely, visit the council and committee meetings webpage at piercecountywa.gov/1430/Council-Committee-Meetings and select the meeting you want to attend.
You can also follow legislation and comment on proposed legislation at https://online.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/council/iview/ProposalList.cfm?proposal_text=&proposal_status.
“Public participation in the legislative process is at the core of our system of government,” said Council Vice Chair Paul Herrera (District 2). “As a councilmember and chair of one of our standing committees, I listen to and read public feeback thoughtfully to gain a better understanding of what people are looking for.”
Viewers can follow the Pierce County Council on Facebook here. You can subscribe to the Council’s YouTube channel here.
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