The Pierce County Executive is the head of the executive branch of Pierce County, Washington. The position is subject to four-year terms (with a term limit of 2) and is a partisan office.
History
County voters approved the adoption of a home-rule charter for Pierce County on November 4, 1980, creating the position of a county executive and a seven-member county council. Prior to the adoption, the county government was led by three commissioners elected at-large. The new position took effect on May 1, 1981, with Booth Gardner elected as the first executive.
List of executives Order Executive Party Took office Left office Terms 1 Booth Gardner Democratic 1 2 Joe Stortini Democratic 2 3 Doug Sutherland Republican 2 4 John Ladenburg Democratic 2 5 Pat McCarthy Democratic 2 6 Bruce Dammeier Republican January 1, 2025 2 7 Ryan Mello Democratic January 1, 2025 Incumbent 1
See also King County Executive Snohomish County Executive Whatcom County Executive
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References
External links Pierce County Executive