
County Talk
We know cities. We know states. But do we know counties? On this podcast, we talk with people from across Pierce County, Washington about everything from Farmers' Markets and legislation to upcoming innovations and what County government does.
Episodes
8 episodes
Youth Justice
Today, Jaire Winesberry speaks with two community champions who work on the frontline of youth justice and community reintegration. Clarissa Fletcher, Juvenile Court Community and Volunteer Services Coordinator with Pierce County, and Travis St...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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35:58

For the Love of Community
On this episode of County Talk, Jaire sits down with Goodroots Northwest CEO Stacey Crnich to explore how a local food bank in Bonney Lake, Washington, leverages innovation and collaboration to tackle the ever-growing problem of families impact...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:13:47

Women's History and Black History with Shellie Willis
Shellie Willis, the Senior Director of Collective Impact with WorkForce Central in Pierce County, talks with Jaire about Women's History, Black History, and how those stories have intersected throughout time.Shelli is a U.S. Army Vetera...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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34:09

America's Strongest Man Lives in Eatonville
Today, Jaire is talking with Lucas Hatton, with Lucas Hatton, who hails from Eatonville and was recently named America's Strongest Man! Hatton’s journey to claim the title of America's Strongest Man is characterized by an unwavering passion for...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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A Year in Review with Pierce County Councilmember Jani Hitchen
Today, I’m talking with Pierce County Councilmember Jani Hitchen about this past year, 2023. Jani represents District 6 on the Pierce County Council, which includes the communities of Anderson, Ketron, and McNeil islands, Parkland, Steilacoom, ...
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33:28

Understanding the County Budget
Pierce County is beginning the process to develop the 2024-2025 Biennial Budget, but what is in a County budget, and more importantly, how do you prioritize the allocation of $3 Billion? Jaire sits down with Council Chair Ryan Mello to discuss ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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21:13

Youth Mental Health
On this episode, Bryan speaks with Pierce County Councilmember Jani Hitchen, who is the Chair of the Pierce County Council Health and Human Services Committee and vice chair of the Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health, mental health. The conver...
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Episode 2
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32:39

Maureen Howard Affordable Housing Act
On the inaugural episode of Council Talk With... we kick this journey off with Ryan Mello, who is the Chair of the 2023 Pierce County Council, about a significant piece of legislation the Council recently passed called the Maureen Howard Afford...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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30:58
