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Darryl Hamlin, who said he retired from Tacoma Public Schools after 38 years teaching court-connected students and who taught at Raymond Hall for more than two decades, spoke during community forum. He recounted witnessing an “erosion of structure, discipline, and accountability” in the last five years of his career at Raymond Hall and said he was injured four times during that period as a result of assaults on staff and students.

\"When I started teaching at Raymond Hall Detention Center, most of the detention staff were retired military,\" Hamlin said. \"Given their experiences, they knew how to cultivate structure, discipline, and respect.\" He suggested the county place greater emphasis on hiring former military personnel, prioritize education so students learn to read and write, and reincorporate the practice he called “23 and 1” — removing a student from a dangerous environment for 23 hours and allowing one hour out for counseling and behavior modification — which he said is “not solitary confinement” but a behavior-management tool.

Hamlin described his willingness to re-engage with the county, offering his time and experience to help “make Raymond Hall what it was at one time, a facility that made a difference.” He framed his comments as personal observations and suggestions; the council did not take action during the meeting and no staff response or follow-up directive was recorded on the public record during the session.

Why it matters: Testimony from a long-time educator underscores concerns about conditions at a county juvenile facility. Hamlin’s comments are a public call for staffing and program changes; any operational changes would be subject to county administrative processes, collective bargaining rules for staff, and applicable juvenile detention standards.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Council Meeting July 29, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A retired Tacoma Public Schools teacher who taught at Raymond Hall for years told the council the facility has declined and urged hiring former military personnel, prioritizing education and reinstating 23-and-1 separation to improve safety and behavior.","taxTitle","Pierce County, Washington","taxId",2674,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6148035,"Pierce County Council adopts ordinance approving seven open-space applications on properties in District 3",227,1432000,1659000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5518159-9a788954f4b04fb26d3857aa122ada84&start=1432&end=1659","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5518159-9a788954f4b04fb26d3857aa122ada84/thumbnail_1432000.jpg","/articles/6148035/Pierce-County/Washington/Pierce-County-Council-adopts-ordinance-approving-seven-open-space-applications-on-properties-in-District-3","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6148035-bef9fde9df042342df3d583efda6ac32/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154285&Signature=iSOmsZBLQBsfEZeNGYFOcurbUXHNOIf7XosyH90M2swBrc8q-Io~hcU1FWxx23bt~MlvIJvHsPOq645Mlb-l6h9wDBsdxUAfpvmM~eP3WvMOfU3qyFMa51KFwsoqDVd3VcNI4Zj5JLBfbJTXcOB31Anm82~0TooNcZmhQNbrGXSBF6CZHpelv3dhEoZ1srVDaTilw8xbzifCm8YkYIEryTlfG6Ox7PrjEJ3M1dFD8WXijw2F2ybWwWe8U9h863n6xDfRlT7jd-V1ZfwY5gOGnJbCQ~f5JLMSbjFgaYnEd6-qi~kUhMBB0ZvfRXG8wVYvAs3QwefwIc4erAmZfE15ew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pierce County Council unanimously adopted Ordinance O2025-520 on July 29, 2025, approving seven open-space applications affecting eight parcels within unincorporated Pierce County.

Rebecca Chapman, council staff policy analyst, briefed the council that the ordinance grants approval to seven applications (filed voluntarily by landowners) to conserve open-space areas. Chapman said the applications were reviewed by the Pierce County Planning Commission on May 27, 2025, which recommended approval. She said the adoption will “result in a shift of $3,733 to benefit the applicants overall,” and that the affected properties are located in Council District 3.

Why it matters: Current-use open-space classification changes how property is assessed for tax purposes to encourage land conservation. The council's action approves individual landowner applications and adopts findings of fact; it does not create a countywide program change or appropriate new funds.

Council members moved and seconded the ordinance and then called for public comment; no members of the public testified on the ordinance. The clerk called the roll; the recorded vote was 7 ayes, 0 nays (Council members Krueger, Ayala, Yambay, Denson, Morell, Herrera and Hitchin). The motion carried and the ordinance was adopted.

Details provided at the meeting: Chapman said there are five new applications and two re-rated applications covering eight parcels, all within District 3. The Planning Commission reviewed the applications and recommended approval on May 27, 2025. Chapman offered to answer council questions; none were raised during the session.

This ordinance adopts findings of fact and authorizes the county to change the current-use assessment status of the listed parcels under the county's open-space classification process. The recorded vote and the statement about the $3,733 tax-shift were part of the official council record; the ordinance text and the Planning Commission review are part of county records for this item.","Council approved Ordinance O2025-520 to authorize eight parcels to receive current-use open-space classification after Planning Commission recommendation; adoption shifts $3,733 in tax benefit to applicants and passed 7–0.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6148040,"Pierce County proclaims Aug. 3–9, 2025 Farmers Market Week; vendors and managers thank county for support",728,564000,1292000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5518159-9a788954f4b04fb26d3857aa122ada84&start=564&end=1292","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5518159-9a788954f4b04fb26d3857aa122ada84/thumbnail_564000.jpg","/articles/6148040/Pierce-County/Washington/Pierce-County-proclaims-Aug-39-2025-Farmers-Market-Week-vendors-and-managers-thank-county-for-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6148040-04baec8b26df4b080aba9bab1691068b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154285&Signature=GITgbKO9mlGGSlyrYM-vywhTNShBPLN9srbGyI~suvzGFBFHWUStwUxbjIKDCr0ck023tvzPj-ig7deQGb22r52FADcrBbpaigRb1NYRBWRPHO~rfHFrj2ymWTUxxaNKM1Bth-0UuXBcD57VO62JUmyNPpsMGTMYI9oSoexY9otDkrY1mZ6t~DugTHYUQJptp4K-n7aJ6Hopt3Ia-qr1LseoSktnZ2rDTH2t3QL8rW4BwvfDsviAzVvezBepujOvJs-pGhya3t1r07jleTyqifG~YzGlVP2OIvgHcD7FT9c83S-YZmsyXXju1fYqvifb3vgYcFSKhZKtoJspq2lC1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pierce County Council and the county executive proclaimed Aug. 3–9, 2025, as Farmers Market Week in Pierce County, saying the markets support local food, entrepreneurship and community connections.

The proclamation, read by Vice Chair Herrera at the July 29 council meeting, notes that Pierce County hosts 12 farmers markets across the county and calls out county-supported programs that let customers use federal and state nutrition benefits at markets, including SNAP Market Match, WIC and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. The proclamation also encourages residents to consult the Pierce County website for a full list of markets.

Why it matters: Farmers markets are a recurring point of public support for small-scale producers and small businesses, and local officials and market operators told the council that county funding helps sustain operations and increase access to fresh food for benefit recipients.

Catherine Kelly, manager of the Broadway Farmers Market, told the council the market has recovered from pandemic-era losses and that “attendance has increased significantly. Vendor numbers are up 30%, and total sales per week are up 40% compared to last year.” Kelly said those gains were enabled in part by “Pierce County's reliable funding” that the market uses to support operations and capacity-building.

Abby Woods, a vendor who sells Caribbean food under the name Trini Plate at the Procter Farmers Market, thanked the council for the recognition and described the labor vendors invest: “Having seen firsthand the amount of work that goes into these markets, just like waking up at 4 a.m. to get ready and days of prep, I just want to say, thank you so much for recognizing this awesome work.”

Council members also emphasized the markets' role in community-building and local tourism. Council Member Ayala said farmers markets are “a great entry point to get to know a city or get to know a community,” and she cited a youth market that has created opportunities for young entrepreneurs.

The proclamation lists markets in DuPont, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Bonney Lake, Orting Valley, Puyallup, South Hill (Village), Proctor (Tacoma), Broadway (Tacoma), Eastside, and Dune Peninsula (Tacoma). The county urged residents to visit markets this season and noted many markets operate nearly year-round or connect customers to community-supported agriculture programs in the off-season.

County officials and market representatives closed the item by encouraging residents to attend local markets and by thanking vendors, volunteers and market managers for their work. The proclamation does not create new policy or funding; it recognizes existing markets and county support.","Pierce County Council and Executive declared Aug. 3–9, 2025 Farmers Market Week, highlighting 12 county markets and county funding that supports operations and food-access programs; vendors and market managers described rising attendance and sales.","actionData","errors"]

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