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County Talk

County Talk

By: Bryan
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Summary

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.


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Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank
    30 Oct 2025

    Jaire Winesberry sits down with Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank to discuss the role of an elected sheriff, public safety, community relations with law enforcement, and how the Sheriff's Department collaborates with the Pierce County Council and its Public Safety Committee.

    On County Talk we explore all the reasons local government is exciting, important, and requires your engagement! We focus on Pierce County Government specifically, which is the second largest county in Washington State.

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    22 min
  • Ryan Mello, Pierce County Executive
    25 Sep 2025

    County Talk is back! Jaire speaks with Ryan Mello, the Pierce County Executive, about his role, his responsibilities, and the Executive's relationship to the Council as a co-equal branch of government and role in the legislative process.

    On County Talk we explore all the reasons local government is exciting, important, and requires your engagement! We focus on Pierce County Government specifically, which is the second largest county in Washington State.

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    28 min
  • The Legislative Process
    28 May 2025

    On our first episode of 2025, Jaire sits down with Council Chair Jani Hitchen (District 6) to discuss how proposals become laws and policies become official in Pierce County Government.

    On County Talk we explore all the reasons local government is exciting, important, and requires your engagement! We focus on Pierce County Government specifically, which is the second largest county in Washington State.

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    31 min
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