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In District takes a look at events and happenings in each of the Pierce County Council districts.
Each short program highlights what makes the communities and cities within unique.
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Lake Tapps in Council District 1 has finally become a guaranteed water resource for recreation and eventual drinking water for the next fifty years. An agreement has been reached that includes the interests of five cities, three municipal water districts, local tribes, county, state and federal governments assuring lake water levels, fish enhancement, environmental concerns and, of course, the recreational public.
Councilmember Bunney talks about the years of work by many that went into this historic agreement, the partnerships for operation, and what it will mean to Pierce County and the region.
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Join District 2 Councilmember Joyce McDonald as she talks about two economic development hotspots in her district. The seafood processor Lusamerica begins operations in Fife and Puyallup's Good Samaritan Hospital completes its new medical tower.
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If you're like Joyce McDonald, Councilmember for District 2, the first place you visit at the annual Puyallup Fair is the wondrous displays of local vegetables and produce from Granges all across the region.
This In District is a behind the scenes look at what makes the 10th largest fair in the world so special and why the Puyallup Fair is so important economically, supportive to youth and welcoming to visitors from around the world.
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Over the next two years, road construction projects are taking place in the 176th and Canyon Road East corridor in District 3 near Fredrickson. Council member Roger Bush describes the importance and significance of combining multiple road projects together, the cost savings and the positive transportation outcome these road projects will bring to the community, the Port of Tacoma and Pierce County.
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Roger Bush, Pierce County Council Chair from District 3, celebrates Eatonville's Centennial with a unique interview told through the eyes and stories of a founding family member, Terry Van Eaton. Also, Mayor Tom Smallwood and business leader Steve Pruitt join in the discussion. They highlight the continued economic foundations, what's new and on the horizon for this heritage rich gateway to Mt. Rainier.
So, raise a toast to Eatonville and see the collectable Centennial Coin, all in celebration of 100 years of Pierce County history.
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Just like most families in Pierce County, county government is focused on living within its means during the current economic recession. The 2010 county budget has already been reduced once this year, and Councilmember Tim Farrell explains what this means for his District 4 - particularly in criminal justice and other areas important to the greater Tacoma area.
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Pierce Transit is the second largest public transit agency in Washington State. District 4 Council member Tim Farrell is one of nine Board of Commissioners. He explains his passion for public transportation and improvements underway here in Pierce Transit.
Innovative, employee based approaches is one of the key aspects highlighting a regional transit system focused on tomorrow's services today.
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Pierce County Councilmember Barbara Gelman is at the Garfield Street Fair in Parkland. She describes why this historic, robust business district and 'college located' community is so precious to District 5. Elizabeth Johnson, Garfield Street Business Association Chair, shares her energetic secret for small business success. Gelman emphasizes the Council's recent efforts in Garfield Street's transformation.
In District from the Annual Garfield Street Fair, a community gem of an event and all year in Pierce County.
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Through a County Ordinance, Councilmember Dick Muri has established a Roy-McKenna Advisory Commission which will facilitate more collaborative communications for residents in addressing many issues in this pristine rural area of Pierce County. This In District focuses on some recent crime related concerns with community and business leaders and points to the positive impacts that a new commission such as this can provide for the Roy and McKenna communities.
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Councilmember Dick Muri represents a wide and growing geographic area of Pierce County which includes military installations and the islands off southwest Pierce County. Economic development is a key driver and is being encouraged with some major sewer and water projects now taking place in the Tillicum and Woodbrook communities.
Pierce County's partnership with the cities of Lakewood, DuPont and Steilacoom is essential for beneficial growth in District 6. Interviews include Lakewood's Mayor Doug Richardson and Bill McDonald, City Administrator for DuPont.
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Councilmember Terry Lee engages in a unique tour of the new Jim and Carolyn Milgard Family HOPE Center serving Gig Harbor and the Key Peninsula. HOPE stands for Home of Opportunity, Possibility and Empowerment.
This innovative, multi-use Boys' and Girls' Club facility in District 7 was designed to promote collaboration among non-profit agencies in order to better serve youth and families.
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