Pierce County Council confirms Hunter George to the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority board

The Pierce County Council voted 6-0 on Feb. 4 to confirm Hunter George, a member of the Fircrest City Council, to the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority board (commonly known as Sound Transit).

George appeared remotely, described his 14 years on the Fircrest City Council and his regional experience, and said he looks forward to representing Pierce County on the board. “I have experience with policy, budgeting, operations and capital development,” he told the council, and said he had worked on regional initiatives including South Sound 9-1-1.

Council members who spoke in favor highlighted George’s regional experience and public-service background. Council member Denson said George has served in a range of public roles and “understands how important transportation is.” Another council member noted his background in journalism and local government, saying it gave confidence that he would “ask the right questions.” The council then held a public hearing with no public speakers and approved the resolution by roll call vote, 6 ayes and 0 nays.

The resolution before the council was Proposal R2025-103, described in the clerk’s reading as “a resolution of the Pierce County Council confirming the appointment of City of Fircrest Council member Hunter T. George to the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority Board.” The motion to approve was moved and seconded; the clerk called the roll and the motion was adopted 6-0.

Hunter George said he will work to ensure Pierce County “gets the assets that it's been promised over several transit elections.”