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Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 7:18 PM

Who will replace James?

No plans to hire someone soon

The year long search for a new executive director of the Pierce County Industrial Development Building Authority (IDBA) finally ended with the appointment of Blake James, but the search for a new public safety director might have to wait until next year.

James was officially offered his new role at the IDBA on Sept. 5, replacing former director Matt Carter, who had held the position since 2011. James is set to assume his new responsibilities at the IDBA effective October 1. Who will replace James as public safety director has yet to be decided and according to county officials it will not be decided in the near future.

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