Episode 29: Derek Young, Candidate for Pierce County Council

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Episode 29: Derek Young, Candidate for Pierce County Council

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Derek Young is running to retain his seat on the Pierce County Council. In today’s episode, he helps us to better understand the differences between City Council and County Council, and what is potentially at...

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Jun 11, 2018

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Episode 29: Derek Young, Candidate for Pierce County Council

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