The Pierce County Council on Feb. 18 recommended approving a public safety levy proposal, after nearly two hours of council questions and public comment.
The meeting built on nearly three hours’ worth of discussion and public comment about the levy at a Feb. 9 meeting.
The levy would impose a 0.1% sales tax to fund public safety, including staffing in the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. About equal numbers of supporters and detractors gave public comment, with slightly more speaking in support of the tax…