Pierce County Exec’s Veto Will Harm Pierce County Kids. There Was Another Way
The Community Needs Fund was more than just a budgetary line item; it represented a beacon of hope and support for those at the grassroots level, tirelessly working to uplift our neighborhoods. The proposed fund, part of the 2024-2025 Biennial Budget, was slated to invest $1.27 million into the community, a much-needed lifeline for programs addressing homelessness, food insecurity, and senior citizen support among other urgent needs.