Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What does it really mean to live in a safe community? Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello brought together a mix of people who work in public safety every day, from police and probation to mental health and youth programs, to talk about it. In this video, you’ll hear highlights from their roundtable discussion, where they shared ideas, challenges, and how to make the most of limited resources to help keep Pierce County safe.
Executive Mello is using what he’s heard in these roundtable talks to help shape the budget plan he’ll send to the County Council on September 23. If you want to learn more about the county budget, visit: piercecountywa.gov/budget
What does it really mean to live in a safe community? Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello brought together a mix of people who work in public safety every day, from police and probation to mental health and youth programs, to talk about it. In this video, you’ll hear highlights from their roundtable discussion, where they shared ideas, challenges, and how to make the most of limited resources to help keep Pierce County safe.
Executive Mello is using what he’s heard in these roundtable talks to help shape the budget plan he’ll send to the County Council on September 23. If you want to learn more about the county budget, visit: piercecountywa.gov/budget










