Pierce County Charter Amendment No. 54 - Public Safety Ombuds
Unofficial result: Failed
Source: results.votewa.gov
Pierce County, Washington
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
Pierce County would create an independent office to review the sheriff's department and complaints about it. County taxpayers would fund it from the county budget at an estimated $633,000 to $826,000 a year; no new tax is specified.
Proposed by: Pierce County Charter Review Commission (2026)
The commission reviews the county charter (its basic rulebook). It finished its work June 29, 2026 and sent seven changes to voters, who must approve any charter change.
Source: thecascadian.com
A YES vote means
Create a Public Safety Ombuds office with independent oversight of the sheriff's office.
A NO vote means
Do not create the new oversight office; current oversight rules stay in place.
Sources: piercecountywa.gov23