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Pierce County Council approves authority to pursue condemnation for 128th Street widening after technical amendment; 6–1 vote

Pierce County Council · January 20, 2026
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Summary

The council adopted ordinance O2025‑535S (CRP 5842) authorizing the prosecuting attorney to commence condemnation proceedings after a minimum 180‑day negotiation period for the 128th Street East widening project; the measure passed 6–1 after a technical amendment updating public‑notice exhibits.

The Pierce County Council on Tuesday approved ordinance O2025‑535S, authorizing the prosecuting attorney to commence condemnation proceedings after at least 180 days from the county’s initial formal offer to acquire property for County Road Project 5842, a widening of 128th Street East from State Route 162 to the Puyallup River. The ordinance passed 6–1 after a technical amendment to the legal notice exhibit.

County staff said the project is part of a larger, multi‑phased transportation plan intended to improve safety and traffic flow and to support growth in the Tehaleh area. Mr.…

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