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Ryan MelloServing the communities of Fircrest, parts of Tacoma's North and South ends, Hilltop, Downtown, Port of Tacoma, and University Place. Born in Kailua, Hawaii, Ryan Mello moved to Tacoma in 1997 to attend the University of Puget Sound where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in politics and government. As an AmeriCorps volunteer he coordinated the Youth United program at the United Way of Pierce County. As Executive Director of the Pierce Conservation District he led a team of conservation professionals. Mello sat on the Tacoma City Council from 2010 to 2019 and served as Chair of the Infrastructure, Planning & Sustainability Committee, led the Puget Sound Regional Council’s Growth Management Policy Board and the Pierce County Flood Control Zone District Advisory Committees. He also served on the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Board of Directors and Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners, among other assignments. Mello serves on the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, was a founding board member of Equal Rights Washington and was on the Transportation Choices Coalition Board of Directors. In 2005, he was elected citywide to the Metro Parks Tacoma Board of Commissioners. |
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10th Floor RM 1046
930 Tacoma Ave. S.
Tacoma, WA 98402
Pierce County Human Services and the City of Tacoma have received funding for rental and utility assistance for tenants impacted by COVID-19 and behind on rent.
The purpose of the Rental Assistance program is to prevent eviction for Pierce County residents (including those living in the City of Tacoma) impacted by COVID-19 who are behind on rent. Applicants must qualify as low-income at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI), but priority will be given to those under 50% AMI. Assistance with utilities, garbage and internet is also available for those behind on payments.
Landlords can register now to submit their building information into the portal, making it easier for tenants to apply on March 8, 2021.
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Sustainability 2030 Plan update before Council
Posted on February 12, 2021
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How CARES Act monies helped Pierce County businesses
Posted on January 26, 2021
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Pierce County Council elects 2021 leadership, welcomes new members
Posted on January 5, 2021
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Pierce County Council Swearing-In Ceremonies
Posted on January 4, 2021
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Pierce County Council passes behavioral health sales tax increase
Posted on December 22, 2020
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Ordinance to terminate local public health department agreement fails in tie vote
Posted on December 15, 2020
District 4 includes the communities of:
- Fircrest
- Parts of Tacoma (North and South Ends, Hilltop, and Downtown)
- Port of Tacoma
- University Place
Standing Committee Memberships
Standing Committee | Position |
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Community Development Committee | Chair |
Economic & Infrastructure Development | Member |
Public Safety Committee | Vice Chair |
External Boards & Commissions
External Boards and Commissions | Position |
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Joint Determining Board | Member |
Joint Municipal Action Committee | Member |
Performance Audit Committee | Member |
Pierce County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors | Member |
Pierce County Regional Council | Member |
Pierce County Reserve Officers Board of Trustees | Alternate |
Pierce Transit Board | Member |
Puget Sound Regional Council Growth Management Policy Board | Alternate |
Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Policy Board | Member |
South Sound Military & Communities Partnership Elected Officials Council | Alternate |
Tideflats Subarea Plan Steering Committee | Member |
Transfer of Development Rights Committee | Alternate |
Washington State Association of Counties Board of Directors | Member |
Washington State Association of Counties Legislative Steering Committee | Alternate |
Pierce County Council District 4 County-City Building 10th Floor RM 1046 930 Tacoma Ave S Tacoma, WA 98402 Parking Information |