Roger Henderson’s letter regarding the property tax exemptions to developers is a bit misleading. He states “Many of the very people who serve us at our local restaurants, grocery stores, shops or working in our city government fall into the 50% to 100% range of the area median income. These are the faces of folks
Regarding the recent Letter to the Editor | “Hands Off Protest Shows Something has Shifted“; While the writer frequently uses the word authoritarian and lists 18 areas of government that he wants the administration’s “hand off” of, nowhere does he give evidence of what he calls the dismantling of our democracy, not one shred. Social
As housing prices soar and rents continue to outpace incomes, the dream of stable, affordable housing slips further out of reach for thousands of families. In cities across the nation, the challenge is clear: we need more affordable housing — and fast. One proven solution lies in a policy tool that’s often misunderstood yet deeply
Does Gig Harbor need some affordable housing? Yes. Should growth pay for growth. Yes, it should. At the April 28 Council meeting Ordinance #1542 was introduced. This ordinance will establish a Multifamily Property Tax Exemption. When this bill passes, developers will not be paying any Gig Harbor residential property taxes on their affordable housing for
In an era where so many public systems are under scrutiny, I’d like to take a few minutes to highlight a local institution that over the past few years has quietly and steadily enhanced the quality of life for our community: PenMet Parks. PenMet has transformed from a modest park and recreation district into a
For five years Gig Harbor Midday Rotary has been stocking six Little Free Pantries in the Gig Harbor/Key Peninsula area. You may not have seen them but they are there, much like the people living with hunger that you probably don’t see either. But they are there, and the number is growing. Our Pantry program
Letter to the editor by George Young of Gig Harbor.
Letter to the editor by Michael Perrow of Gig Harbor.
There are a few simple things we can all do to keep our bodies — especially our backs — healthy as we head into the next season.
Letter to the editor by Dennis Doan of Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One.
