Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello on Deputy Shortage, New Sales Tax

We’re not the only community in America facing a significant behavioral health crisis. But … we’re taking it seriously and trying to do the most good we can with the dollars that we have.”

The Key Peninsula Community Council hosted Pierce County Executive Ryan N. Mello (D) at its monthly meeting March 12.

A recurring theme in his remarks was the high costs Pierce County faces in providing services, primarily public safety, and how to pay for them…

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