The mission of the County Executive is to provide quality leadership and direction to the executive branch staff; effectively facilitate and manage activities related to the support, enforcement and implementation of Pierce County policy; respond to and meet mandates imposed by Federal and State law; and to promote opportunities for open and enhanced communication between Pierce County residents and their government.
Executive Goals guide the county in the development of appropriate policies and procedures, and form the basis for each year's budget and performance measures.
A - Plan and implement necessary transportation system improvements to meet existing and future requirements.
B - Promote economic development and diversification.
C - Enhance public safety through crime prevention, apprehension, prosecution, and judicial resolution.
D - Strengthen community programs that provide recreational, health, and social services.
E - Work cooperatively with other governmental units in the county to address issues of mutual concern.
F - Enhance the effectiveness of the development review process and related code enforcement efforts.
G - Encourage a more positive public image for Pierce County government through an enhanced communications program.
H - Improve the cost efficiency or effectiveness of county services.
I - Promote a balanced response to environmental matters dealing with site clean-up issues, water concerns, and endangered species act requirements.
J - Build an effective work force through an emphasis on diversity, training, incentives, recognition, and innovation.
K - Implement infrastructure improvements in county buildings which will address employee safety, morale, workspace needs and environmental issues.
L - Improve the quality or effectiveness of citizen access to county services.
