Official account for Pierce County Councilmember Hitchen representing District 6. Please remember that all posts can be pulled as part of a P. R. Request.
Sharing out my newsletter.
We recently got a report back on how the county did financially in 2025 and how things are looking in 2026. Our budgeting is important as we plan for today and the future.
Also highlighted a few events.
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Excited to host my in-district meeting in Parkland.
Please join the Pierce County Council for an evening meeting.
Thursday, May 7th
5:30 p.m.
James Sales Elementary School in Parkland.
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My newsletter focuses on senior services in Pierce County and Earth Day.
As we care for our planet so we can thrive, it is so important to take action.
Make a look!
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April is Month of the Military Child. For the Early Spring issue of Inside Schools, we spoke with a Beachwood Elementary School family about how CPSD has supported their studentsβ educational experience. ππ #YouBelongWithCPSD
Read their story: cloverpark.k12.wa.us/243931_β¦
Recognizing volunteers that give back to Pierce County. We recognized 68 individuals and 6 groups that contributed 49,604 volunteer hours in 2025 to help @PierceCo thrive.
@NACoCounties#volunteerappreciationweek
Letβs talk about data. As an elected official & a science teacher I have always leaned into the data resources we have, & make sure that it is reliable and valid.
Always questioning sample size, time of data capture, bias built into the model.
Ready moreπ
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Last month I participated in our annual Point in Time count. Shared my thoughts and explained why this is so important to the county.
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Why we need the JUST Fund?
We are working hard to support public safety in Pierce County, and the passage of O2026-501 will bring in funds to help us pay our deputies, lawyers, courts and serve providers and remodel or build our jail and Remann Hall.
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Had an opportunity to focus in on resources and supports for people and families with loved ones with disabilities.
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I wanted to talk about public safety, so is spent some time writing up how we support and invest in this for Pierce County. I also shared what we are doing to hire deputies.
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As we wrap up 2025, I created a short video to capture many of the highlights.
I also provided my Top Picks for 2026, as what I will be focusing on.
Happy New Year everyone!
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Recent weather challenges have impacted residents across Pierce County. We are working hard to recover and prepare for what is to come.
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Right now many in Pierce County are struggling due to the #shutdown and I wanted to highlight resources and ways you can help.
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