THE DAYS ARE usually packed for City Council members, including those from small cities and towns. When Julie Pierce of Clayton steps down from her post of 28 years at the end of this month, she will step away not only from the twice-a-month council meetings and other local responsibilities, but from several regional public agencies, where she’s renowned for her expertise on transportation-related issues.
“Withdrawal? Yes, probably — it’s a scary prospect, because I’m still interested in all these things,” said Pierce, 70, who was first elected to the Clayton City Council in 1992.
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