The Key Peninsula Community Council (KPC) began serving the Key Peninsula in 2004
as a 501 c.3 non-profit organization with the mission to maintain and improve the quality
of life on the Key Peninsula.
as a 501 c.3 non-profit organization with the mission to maintain and improve the quality
of life on the Key Peninsula.
Key Roles:
- Engaging in activities that support the interests and well-being of the
Key Peninsula residents. - Conducting assessments of community needs.
- Monitoring the revision and implementation of the Key Peninsula
community elements contained in the Pierce County Comprehensive Plan. - Advising and influencing government officials, private enterprises
and others in ways to improve the Key Peninsula and meet community
needs. - Promoting positive publicity for the Key Peninsula.
History: A brief history of the Key Peninsula Community Council
By Irene Torres, Vaughn resident
“Democracy transformed from thin paper to thick action is
the greatest form of government on earth.” ― Martin Luther
King Jr.
In 2002, Dennis Taylor, Jeff Harris and Terry Lee started contacting
citizens they found to be thoughtful, devoted, caring, concerned, or
worried about crime, drugs, and the future of the Key Peninsula.
We met with representatives of similar groups that were forming in other
neighborhoods, and drew from the best ideas to start our own
Community Council. I can’t remember all the names, but a large group (maybe 50) came
together at Key Peninsula Middle School and set a mission, then
formed sub-committees to develop a structure for the KP Council
(KPC).
For the next two years, I worked on the Organization/Bylaws.
Others worked on transportation/traffic, safety, environment, and
other elements that were important to them. Over time, the numbers
fluctuated, but the core group pressed forward.
In 2004, Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Secretary of
State for our 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The first election was
held and the first Board of Directors was seated.
Over the years, KPC has struggled with financial viability while bringing
attention to local issues like traffic safety, logging, aquaculture and
roundabouts. Now we have funding for the work we do providing
School Bus Connects, a public transportation program; the KP Farm
Council; the KPAC/LUAC pilot program; the KP Youth Council; KP Partnership for a Healthy Community; and the Gig Harbor/Key Peninsula Suicide Prevention Coalition
“Democracy transformed from thin paper to thick action is
the greatest form of government on earth.” ― Martin Luther
King Jr.
In 2002, Dennis Taylor, Jeff Harris and Terry Lee started contacting
citizens they found to be thoughtful, devoted, caring, concerned, or
worried about crime, drugs, and the future of the Key Peninsula.
We met with representatives of similar groups that were forming in other
neighborhoods, and drew from the best ideas to start our own
Community Council. I can’t remember all the names, but a large group (maybe 50) came
together at Key Peninsula Middle School and set a mission, then
formed sub-committees to develop a structure for the KP Council
(KPC).
For the next two years, I worked on the Organization/Bylaws.
Others worked on transportation/traffic, safety, environment, and
other elements that were important to them. Over time, the numbers
fluctuated, but the core group pressed forward.
In 2004, Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Secretary of
State for our 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The first election was
held and the first Board of Directors was seated.
Over the years, KPC has struggled with financial viability while bringing
attention to local issues like traffic safety, logging, aquaculture and
roundabouts. Now we have funding for the work we do providing
School Bus Connects, a public transportation program; the KP Farm
Council; the KPAC/LUAC pilot program; the KP Youth Council; KP Partnership for a Healthy Community; and the Gig Harbor/Key Peninsula Suicide Prevention Coalition
