Jackie Ota

Pierce County Council Council Discussion and Feedback

The Council held a discussion and feedback session regarding the intern program, highlighting the value of the interns' contributions to various departments including fleet maintenance, human services, and communications. Council members expressed appreciation for the interns' fresh perspectives, their work on specific county projects like the 5K Bridge to Hope event and suicide prevention initiatives, and their navigation of complex community advocacy tasks. The session concluded with a discussion on the importance of mentorship in government, the interns' career reflections, and gratitude towards county staff for supervising and supporting the program.