Posted on: August 14, 2020
Media Statement – USPS and November Vote-By-Mail
Julie Anderson, Pierce County Auditor
August 14, 2020
Over the last 48 hours, strong reactions and rumors about the United States Postal Service and Vote-By-Mail have been abundant.
In Washi...
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Auditor
Posted on: August 13, 2020
The Pierce County Canvassing Board Meeting scheduled for Friday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m. has been canceled. There is no business for the board to rule on at this time.
The Canvassing Board will meet Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 11 a.m. to certify the election.
MEDIA CON...
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Posted on: May 11, 2020
The Pierce County Auditor’s Office is opening a special appointment period to recruit individuals to write against committee statements for the August 4, 2020, Primary Election Local Voters’ Pamphlets.
Against committee members needed
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Auditor
Posted on: December 3, 2019
In support of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) and the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment (MOVE) Act, Pierce County Elections successfully piloted an expansion of electronic balloting in the November 2019 General Elect...
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Posted on: October 24, 2018
The Canvassing Board of Pierce County, pursuant to chapter 29A.60 RCW, will hold a public special meeting Friday, Oct. 26 at 11:30 a.m. to update the Canvassing Board manual. A record of the meeting will be available for public inspection and copying.
The ...
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Posted on: September 15, 2016
Everyone in Pierce County is invited to watch approximately 75 immigrants become American citizens during a ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 17.
The naturalization ceremony – the final step to attain citizenship – begins promptly at 11 a.m. at the Mount T...Read on...
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Posted on: July 28, 2016
The Pierce County Auditor’s Office is opening a special appointment period to recruit individuals to write “For” and “Against” committee statements for the Nov. 8, 2016, General Election Local Voters’ Pamphlet in the following districts:
Committee memb...Read on...
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Posted on: March 23, 2016
In response to a surge in demand for passports, the Pierce County Auditor’s Office, located at 2401 S. 35th St., Room 200, in Tacoma will be staying open an extra hour the week of April 4-8, 2016. Doors will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Why Apr...Read on...
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Posted on: February 26, 2016
The Pierce County Auditor’s Office is opening a special appointment period to recruit individuals to write committee statements for the April 26, 2016, Special Election Local Voters’ Pamphlet in the following districts:
Committee members needed
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Auditor
Posted on: February 16, 2016
A citizen’s petition to “Form a metropolitan park district in University Place” has qualified for the April 26, 2016 ballot. At the same election that the proposition is submitted to the voters as to whether a metropolitan park district is to be formed, f...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: December 14, 2015
The Pierce County Auditor’s Office is opening a special appointment period to recruit individuals to write committee statements for the Feb. 9, 2016, Special Election Local Voters’ Pamphlet in the following districts:
Committee members needed
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Auditor
Posted on: August 10, 2015
A citizen’s petition for the “Sale of spirits for on-premises consumption in the City of Fircrest” has qualified for the November 3, 2015 ballot. The Pierce County Auditor’s Office is opening a special appointment period to recruit individuals to write a ...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: August 6, 2015
The Pierce County Auditor’s Office is opening a special appointment period to recruit individuals to write an “against” statement for the November 3, 2015, General Election Local Voters’ Pamphlet in the following district:
“Against” committee members neede...Read on...
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Posted on: July 17, 2015
A special three-day candidate filing period will be held July 22, 23 and 24, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. State law requires a reopening of the filing period when no one files for a position during the regular filing period.
Declarations of Candida...Read on...
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Posted on: July 10, 2015
The Pierce County Auditor’s Office has completed checking the signatures of Referendum 2015-1 regarding the proposed General Services Building. The referendum needed 24,427 valid signatures to qualify and achieved 24,493 valid signatures at approximately ...Read on...
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Posted on: May 8, 2015
The Pierce County Auditor’s Office is opening a special appointment period to recruit individuals to write “against” statements for the August 4, 2015, primary election local voters’ pamphlet in the following districts:
“Against” committee members needed
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Posted on: May 6, 2015
At least every 10 years since it was first adopted in 1981, the Pierce County Council is required to call for a Charter Review Commission to examine the effectiveness of the county’s governing document.
In accordance with Resolution 2015-14, Pierce Co...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: February 26, 2015
Beginning March 1, the Pierce County Auditor’s Office will provide pet licensing and animal control services to all Fife citizens.
The City of Fife has entered into an interlocal agreement with Pierce County for services such as barking dogs, strays, ...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: February 18, 2015
Soon all Fife residents will experience the benefits of Pierce County Animal Services. From barking dogs to strays and pet licensing to animal complaints, Pierce County will soon be Fife’s one-stop-shop for animal services. The City of Fife expects to beg...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: January 7, 2015
The Pierce County Auditor’s Office is seeking new members for the Pierce County Animal Services Advisory Panel (ASAP). ASAP is a diverse panel that provides recommendations and coordination with community partners for Pierce County Animal Control. The pan...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: November 25, 2014
The 2014 General Election was certified by the Pierce County Canvassing Board today, bringing the election to a close. Results are available on the Pierce County Elections website (www.piercecountyelections.org).
The Canvassing Board has ordered a rec...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: November 6, 2014
“We are working hard to count and report the highest volume of ballots possible. To accomplish this, we need more time today,” said Julie Anderson, Pierce County Auditor. “We’re also going to work all day on Saturday, Nov. 8. It’s been a challenge to reco...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: November 3, 2014
As the election gets down to the wire, local committees have ramped up Get Out The Vote campaigns. As a result, voters want answers from the Pierce County Auditor’s Office about how their personal information is made public.
Campaign volunteers make ph...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: October 30, 2014
On November 4, 2014, Pierce County will join with the rest of Washington State in voting in the 2014 general election. The Pierce County Auditor's office has published an election information and results schedule that details what's on the ballot, what sp...Read on...
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Posted on: September 2, 2014
Everyone in Pierce County is invited to watch approximately 75 immigrants become American citizens during a ceremony on Sept. 20 in Tacoma.
The naturalization ceremony – the final step to attain citizenship – begins promptly at 11 a.m. at the Mount Tah...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: August 22, 2014
Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson, Elections Supervisor Shannon Cortez, and Elections Specialist Dave Heinemann accepted a national award in San Francisco on Thursday, Aug. 21, for their office’s work on the highly-successful ballot drop-box program. T...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: August 6, 2014
The Auditor’s Office announces the opening of a special appointment period. Individuals are needed to write “For” and “Against” statements for the November 4, 2014 General Election local voters’ pamphlet in the following districts:
- Town of Carbonado, Prop...
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Auditor
Posted on: August 4, 2014
The Pierce County Auditor's Office debuted a new e-newsletter. Designed to highlight our most interesting work, this newsletter is meant to be short and exciting.
This is our first installment of a monthly e-newsletter. Are you interested? Click here h...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: July 31, 2014
Pierce County has two new ballot drop boxes – Orting and Graham – just in time for the August Primary Election.
Orting voters will find their box located just in front of the Public Safety building at 401 Washington Ave SE. Voters in Graham have a new...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: July 18, 2014
On August 5, 2014, Pierce County will join with the rest of Washington State in voting in the 2014 primary election. The Pierce County Auditor's office has published an election information and results schedule that details what's on the ballot, what spec...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: May 8, 2014
Candidate filing begins Monday, May 12 with the Pierce County Auditor’s Office and the Office of the Secretary of State. Offices open for election this year include:
- U.S. Representatives (Congress)
- State Senators and Representatives
- Pierce County Auditor, ...
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Auditor
Posted on: April 18, 2014
Tuesday, April 22 Election Day
8:15 p.m. (includes ballots processed through Election Day) 9:30 p.m. (includes voting center results)
Wednesday, April 23, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 4 p.m.
Friday, April 25, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 4 p.m.
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Auditor
Posted on: March 24, 2014
Calling all candidates! The Pierce County Auditor’s Office annual candidate’s workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The workshop will be held at:
Pierce County Election Center 2501 S. 35th Street, Suite C
Tacoma, WA 98409...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: December 27, 2013
The Pierce County Auditor’s Office will open at 7 a.m. on Jan. 2, 2014 to kick off the team license plate sales featuring Seahawks and Sounder FC themes. The license plates will carry an iconic symbol for each team – the 12th Man flag for the Seahawks, a ...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: October 30, 2013
KEY DATESElection Day Nov. 5, Results at 8:15 p.m.Canvassing Board Meeting – Voter intent Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Canvassing Board Meeting – Certification Nov. 26 at 11 a.m.
IMPORTANT NUMBERSTotal registered voters 438,344
Expecte...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: September 16, 2013
Forgot to license your pets? Worried about late fees?
Take advantage of a unique chance to avoid all late fees during our Pet License Amnesty month.
Next month, residents in unincorporated Pierce County, Tacoma, University Place, Lakewood, Roy, Al...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: September 6, 2013
The public is invited to join the celebration and watch as approximately 100 immigrants become new citizens, sworn in by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Field Office Director Linda Dougherty. The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 21, at ...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: August 2, 2013
The Auditor’s Office announces the opening of a special appointment period. Individuals are needed to write “Against” statements for the Nov. 5, 2013 General Election local voters’ pamphlet in the following districts:
• Wilkeson, Proposition No. 1 – ...Read on...
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Posted on: August 2, 2013
KEY DATESElection Day Aug. 6, Results at 8:15 p.m.Canvassing Board Meeting – Voter intent Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon
Canvassing Board Meeting – Certification Aug. 20 at 11 a.m.
IMPORTANT NUMBERSTotal registered voters 445,760*
Expected...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: July 11, 2013
Last year, Pierce County completed a redistricting project affecting nearly every local voter in just five weeks. The county also started using the latest mobile technology to track damage to roads, bridges, and buildings during floods, fires and other di...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: May 30, 2013
A special 3-day candidate filing period will be held June 5-7, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. State law requires a reopening of the filing period when no one files for a position during the regular filing period.
Declarations of Candidacy will be acc...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: February 19, 2013
Pierce County property tax statements that were mailed last week are missing one small element - the county's return address on the payment stubs.
Not to worry, though. The envelopes provided with the property tax statements are imprinted with a bar co...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: March 26, 2013
Calling all election candidates! The Pierce County Auditor’s annual candidates’ workshop is scheduled for April 3 at 6 p.m.
The workshop will be held at the Pierce County Election Center, 2501 S. 35th Street, Suite C, Tacoma, WA 98409.
“Our goal in...Read on...
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Posted on: February 20, 2013
The Pierce County Auditor's Elections Division is seeking individuals interested in writing “Against” statements for the April 23, 2013 Special Election local voters’ pamphlet in the following Districts:
• Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 18...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: December 26, 2012
The Puyallup School District No. 3 has placed a $279.6 million General Obligation Bond on the Feb. 12, 2013 Special Election ballot. Read the Resolution and ballot title.
The Puyallup School District No. 3 has not appointed committee members to prepare...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: October 22, 2012
Anxious voters are calling the Pierce County Auditor's Office because Pierce Transit Proposition 1 does not appear on their ballots.
"Some voters think they have been issued the wrong ballot, but they have forgotten that Pierce Transit's boundary ...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: October 16, 2012
Tuesday Oct 16 2012 12:47 PM
Animal owner John Diller filed a petition for the return of the 39 horses in Pierce County District Court. The Pierce County Auditor's office was served with a copy on Oct. 15. A hearing date has been scheduled for Nov. 1, ...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: October 3, 2012
Wednesday Oct 03 2012 3:33 PM
To vote in the upcoming presidential election you first must be registered.
Saturday, Oct. 6 is the last day to register to vote or change your address by mail. Mail-in registration forms must be postmarked on or befor...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: September 27, 2012
Thursday Sep 27 2012 4:00 PM
Offers of help are pouring into the Pierce County Auditor's Office as Animal Control officers wrap up seizing 39 horses amid an investigation of neglect.
"Responding to people's compassion and generosity is almost a...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: September 26, 2012
Wednesday Sep 26 2012 1:57 PM
Pierce County Animal Control officers are in the process of seizing 39 horses this morning from a property in the area of the 30800 block of Meridian East.
Animal Control officers served a search warrant this morning in...Read on...
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Posted on: September 17, 2012
Monday Sep 17 2012 1:07 PM
The public is invited to attend the 11 a.m. citizenship ceremony at the Mount Tahoma High School Auditorium, 4634 S. 74th Street, Tacoma on Sept. 22.
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day are observed in September to commem...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: August 22, 2012
Wednesday Aug 22 2012 9:56 AM
Pierce County will conduct mandatory recounts in the race for Pierce County Council District No. 4 and to determine the new Precinct Committee Officer in a Fife precinct.
The recount will begin Thursday, Aug. 23 at 9 a....Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: August 9, 2012
Thursday Aug 09 2012 1:16 PM
The Pierce County Auditor will release updated election results at 7 p.m. today instead of 4 p.m. You can find results online at www.piercecountywa.org/results or in person at the Election Center located at 2501 South 35th ...Read on...
Auditor
Posted on: August 8, 2012
Wednesday Aug 08 2012 2:22 PM
The Pierce County Auditor will release updated election results at 4 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8. You can find results online at www.piercecountywa.org/results or in person at the Election Center locat...Read on...
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Posted on: March 30, 2012
Friday Mar 30 2012 9:31 AM
With election season upon us, the Pierce County Auditor's Office annual candidate's workshop is scheduled for Thursday, April 5, at 6 p.m.
The workshop will be held at the Pierce County Election Center, 2501 S. 35th Street...Read on...
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