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Pierce County proclaims April 7 as Betty Boblitz Day, honors economic development director
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The Pierce County Council and executive proclaimed April 7, 2026 as Betty Boblitz Day, recognizing Boblitz’s years leading county economic development programs, including the Pierce County Business Accelerator and community navigator efforts.
Pierce County’s council and executive on April 7 formally proclaimed the day “Betty Boblitz Day” to honor Betty Boblitz’s years of service leading the county’s economic development efforts.
The proclamation, read into the record by a council member, credited Boblitz with expanding business support programs, strengthening partnerships with chambers and the Port of Tacoma, and helping direct more than $865 million in private investment tied to new development. The resolution cited her prior work in Bellevue and Renton and singled out county programs such as the Pierce County Business Accelerator and the community navigator program.
“Thank you all very, very much,” Boblitz said after accepting the proclamation, praising staff, family and community partners. “It’s a team,” she added, describing the efforts that supported small-business outreach and pandemic response.
Council members from across the chamber praised Boblitz’s leadership. Council member Denson said Boblitz had helped create “a force multiplier” for county economic work and praised the mentorship she provided to cities and small-business leaders. Vice Chair Herrera recalled growing up in Bellevue and said Boblitz’s vision had contributed to regional growth.
Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello joined the council in recognizing Boblitz’s work, noting her role in coordinating support for both large employers and micro‑businesses and highlighting programs launched during the COVID‑19 pandemic to distribute relief funds and stabilize small businesses.
The proclamation concluded with an invitation to take photos and for community members to attend related volunteer recognition events later in the week. The council did not take formal action beyond adopting the proclamation.
The most recent factual step recorded at the meeting was the adoption of the proclamation on April 7; the council and executive will continue to refer to Boblitz’s programs in ongoing economic development outreach.