Gig Harbor Community Member

Letter to the editor: PenMet’s budget ‘cuts’ if the levy does not pass

Oct 30, 2023

PenMet is saying that if the levy lid lift doesn’t pass, it will have to make “cuts” to their 2024 budget.  Is that true?  Let’s take a closer look while keeping in mind that PenMet’s 2024 tax levy receipts will be about the same in 2024 as they are this year. Without the levy lid

Letter to the editor: Candidacy is about opposition to short-term rentals

Oct 30, 2023

I read with great amusement Mr. Nadler’s response to the recent letter I submitted to Gig Harbor Now dated 10.20.23.  I guess I must give him 10 credits for his ability to twist the written word to reflect (once again) his own agenda of hammering away on Short-Term Rentals, although I think “vitriolic” and “contemptuous”

Letter to the editor: PenMet preserves community forests and open spaces

Oct 30, 2023

I am writing in support of the PenMet Parks Levy Renewal. Under PenMet’s stewardship, we have stunning Parks and trail systems. My family & I use the trails at McCormick Forest and Sehmel Park on a regular basis. There are trees along these trails that are ancient — breathtaking in their size and presence. How

Letter to the editor: What constitutes a special interest?

Oct 26, 2023

In response to Ms. O’Malley’s vitriolic and contemptuous comments attacking citizens of Gig Harbor I can only say I am sorry to those citizens being slandered and ridiculed for having endorsed me as a Candidate for City Council. It is unfortunate that those with a contrary opinion continue to be demeaned.  Such a mean-spirited assault

Letter to the editor: Council member defends record

Oct 26, 2023

Recently, the cofounder of the Short Term Rental Alliance wrote a letter denigrating “old time” former Council-members and myself. I am proud to have sat with that former (2018-2021) counsel, and here are just a few great things that we did for Gig Harbor citizens: We saved Soundview Forest Park, across from The Tides, and kept

Letter to the editor: Happy to let PenMet have my tax dollars

Oct 26, 2023

Much has changed in Gig Harbor since 1978 when my husband, Joe, and I landed here from California (yes, we were one of those!). We choose Gig Harbor, in part, because we wanted a different environment in which to raise our 5-year old daughter. What we found were excellent schools, good neighbors, and beautiful parks.

Letter to the editor: Sehmel is best candidate for PenMet board

Oct 24, 2023

The next PenMet Commissioner will not decide whether the levy lift is approved. We, the people, will make that decision. Whether a candidate is for or against this particular levy is a moot point. Once the levy is decided by us, the commissioners will have to determine what to do with our tax dollars, however

Special Veterans Day program marks 50th anniversary of Vietnam War

Oct 24, 2023

The 6th Annual 2023 Gig Harbor Veterans Day Celebration, November 11, 2023 will be held at the Gig Harbor Antique Aero Museum.  This year we are commemorating the 50th year anniversary of the Vietnam War with a special program and a pinning ceremony. Veterans are free, all others are $15.00.  Thanksgiving lunch is included. We

Letter to the editor: PenMet parks make Gig Harbor better

Oct 24, 2023

I grew up in Tacoma, my husband in Gig Harbor, and 12 years ago when we were living in Tacoma but looking to buy a home together we had quite the debate as to which location we should settle in. When the perfect-for-us house became available in the Harbor the debate was settled and over

Local rotarian Denny Wilford featured at Gates Foundation’s World Polio Day

Oct 23, 2023

Editor’s note: This article was submitted by members of the Gig Harbor Midday Rotary Club. Polio struck Denny Wilford early. He was only nine months old. But from that early blow, Denny grew to walk tall and brave in his lifelong fight to eradicate polio and save countless other children from the same fate. When