Calvin Goings, Pierce County Council
Candidate for Pierce County Executive
Calvin Goings, a life-long resident of Puyallup, was elected to the
Pierce County Council in 2000 and re-elected in 2004. Councilmember
Goings represents the communities of Browns Point-Dash Point, East
Tacoma, Fife, Northeast Tacoma, Puyallup, Summit View, Summit-Waller,
and the Tideflats. Prior to being elected to the County Council, he
served as a Fire District Commissioner from 1991 to 1997, and as a
State Senator from 1995 to 2000. Goings is a graduate of Pierce College
and Pacific Lutheran University. Councilmember Goings' priorities
include growth management, public safety, and government efficiency.
As an active resident of the community, Councilmember Goings is a member of numerous organizations, including the Puyallup Chamber of Commerce, Ezra Meeker Historical Society, Puyallup Main Street Association, Fife Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Pierce County Library, Summit-Waller Community Association, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, and the Tacoma Urban League. Calvin, his wife Amy, and their son William, live in Puyallup.
Calvin signed our pledge in 2004 and has been one of the strongest advocates of working families in Pierce County. America In Solidarity is proud to support him (eight AIS volunteers to the right walked with Calvin at the Gig Harbor Maritime Parade on June 2nd)..