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PROVIDE INPUT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Comprehensive Plan Draft Documents comment period has closed, but there is still an opportunity to provide input to the Planning Commission on which policies to include in the final draft. Links to the plan and instructions on how to submit verbal and written testimony can be found here: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/226241

PROVIDE INPUT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Comprehensive Plan Draft Documents comment period has closed, but there is still an opportunity to provide input to the Planning Commission on which policies to include in the final draft. Links to the plan and instructions on how to submit verbal and written testimony can be found here: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/226241

PROVIDE INPUT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Comprehensive Plan Draft Documents comment period has closed, but there is still an opportunity to provide input to the Planning Commission on which policies to include in the final draft. Links to the plan and instructions on how to submit verbal and written testimony can be found here: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/226241

PROVIDE INPUT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Comprehensive Plan Draft Documents comment period has closed, but there is still an opportunity to provide input to the Planning Commission on which policies to include in the final draft. Links to the plan and instructions on how to submit verbal and written testimony can be found here: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/226241

PROVIDE INPUT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Comprehensive Plan Draft Documents comment period has closed, but there is still an opportunity to provide input to the Planning Commission on which policies to include in the final draft. Links to the plan and instructions on how to submit verbal and written testimony can be found here: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/226241

PROVIDE INPUT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Comprehensive Plan Draft Documents comment period has closed, but there is still an opportunity to provide input to the Planning Commission on which policies to include in the final draft. Links to the plan and instructions on how to submit verbal and written testimony can be found here: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/226241

PROVIDE INPUT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Comprehensive Plan Draft Documents comment period has closed, but there is still an opportunity to provide input to the Planning Commission on which policies to include in the final draft. Links to the plan and instructions on how to submit verbal and written testimony can be found here: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/226241

PROVIDE INPUT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Comprehensive Plan Draft Documents comment period has closed, but there is still an opportunity to provide input to the Planning Commission on which policies to include in the final draft. Links to the plan and instructions on how to submit verbal and written testimony can be found here: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/226241

PROVIDE INPUT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Comprehensive Plan Draft Documents comment period has closed, but there is still an opportunity to provide input to the Planning Commission on which policies to include in the final draft. Links to the plan and instructions on how to submit verbal and written testimony can be found here: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/226241

April Unit Meetings: Barriers to Voting In this critical election year, it is important for us to recognize what barriers must be overcome to assure a free, fair, and participtory election. Emma White, Elections Outreach & Education Specialist for the Pierce County Auditor‘s Office, is the guest speaker for the April Unit Meetings. Emma will explain the difference between barriers to voting vs barriers to having a vote counted (i.e., rejected ballots). Emma will also talk about the primary barriers to voting (i.e., homelessness, low income, cultural, etc.) and how Pierce County Elections is planning to address those issues. Pierce County Elections has a process to make sure every vote is counted. In spite of that many ballots are not counted. Emma will explain why. Lastly, we will discuss what LWVTPC can do to assist Pierce County Elections in both efforts.

PROVIDE INPUT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Comprehensive Plan Draft Documents comment period has closed, but there is still an opportunity to provide input to the Planning Commission on which policies to include in the final draft. Links to the plan and instructions on how to submit verbal and written testimony can be found here: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/226241

April Unit Meetings: Barriers to Voting In this critical election year, it is important for us to recognize what barriers must be overcome to assure a free, fair and participtory election. Emma White, Elections Outreach & Education Specialist for the Pierce County Auditor‘s Office, is the guest speaker for the April Unit Meetings. Emma will explain the difference between barriers to voting vs barriers to having a vote counted (i.e., rejected ballots). Emma will also talk about the primary barriers to voting (i.e., homelessness, low income, cultural, etc.) and how Pierce County Elections is planning to address those issues. Pierce County Elections has a process to make sure every vote is counted. In spite of that many ballots are not counted. Emma will explain why. Lastly, we will discuss what LWVTPC can do to assist Pierce County Elections in both efforts.

April Unit Meetings: Barriers to Voting In this critical election year, it is important for us to recognize what barriers must be overcome to assure a free, fair and participtory election. Emma White, Elections Outreach & Education Specialist for the Pierce County Auditor‘s Office, is the guest speaker for the April Unit Meetings. Emma will explain the difference between barriers to voting vs barriers to having a vote counted (i.e., rejected ballots). Emma will also talk about the primary barriers to voting (i.e., homelessness, low income, cultural, etc.) and how Pierce County Elections is planning to address those issues. Pierce County Elections has a process to make sure every vote is counted. In spite of that many ballots are not counted. Emma will explain why. Lastly, we will discuss what LWVTPC can do to assist Pierce County Elections in both efforts.

LWVWA is leading a multi-year, statewide campaign to reimagine and reform the Washington State redistricting process. In keeping with League positions and the current Protect Democracy campaign, LWVWA will plan and execute a campaign to reform the structure and procedures of the Washington State Redistricting Commission through a state constitutional amendment and statutory changes before the 2031 redistricting cycle. All individuals and organizational representatives are invited to join us on the third Wednesday of each month for the Redistricting Reform Task Force meeting. Each month we strategize and implement the actions needed to achieve reform. Please send any questions to Alison McCaffree, LWVWA Census & Redistricting Issue Chair, amccaffree@lwvwa.org.

Tacoma‘s once-a-decade charter review committee is wrapping up its deliberations. On April 18, there will be a meeting devoted to public comment. Possible recommendations heading the agenda: • Whether to switch Tacoma‘s form of government to something more like a "strong mayor" model. • Expanding term limits • Making the Council full-time, and capable of hiring its own staff • Allowing the City to sell waterfront property to other government agencies, exclusively for the public‘s benefit • Altering initiatives and referendum requirements • Changing the composition of TPU‘s board • Creating greater civilian oversight over the TPD • Changing election finance rules For more about the Charter Review and ways to submit comments: https://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=42091

There will be a joint study session meeting of the Tacoma Library Board and Tacoma City Council on April 30 at noon to review the past and coming years of the library issues on Hilltop. Study sessions do not allow public comment, but the Hilltop Library Planning Committee plans to attend, wearing their yellow T-shirts. League members are urged to join this effort to keep Council members aware of the need for a new library on the Hilltop. T-shirts will be available at the meeting, which is in the Council Chambers, 747 Market Street, Tacoma 98402. The meeting will also be on Zoom. If you live in Tacoma Council District 3, and especially within the Hilltop area, this public statement of support is easy; and it is important as plans evolve for the coming Tacoma City budget. If you are unable to attend the Study Session, it is important to keep in touch with your council member frequently about the importance of libraries to you and to the Hilltop community.