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The most high-profile proposal would make the position of sheriff appointed, instead of elected. Voters will decide whether to approve the change in November.
Read More about Charter Review Commission sends seven proposals to voters
Design and permitting work on a Cushman Trail extension remain low on the priority list, because finding funding for it could be difficult.
Read More about City Council approves updated transportation plan
Construction crews are at work on the Burnham Apartments, which is expected to bring six new buildings and 78 units to a 4.32-acre property on Burnham north of Harborview Drive.
Read More about From Conan Fuel to “condo quality” dwellings: new apartments to rise on Burnham Drive
The partnership proposal would expand access to swimming programs and could give city residents a leg up on registering for PenMet activities.
Read More about PenMet pitches partnership plan with city
The update increases buffer zones around wetlands and affect 380 acres of developable land.
Read More about City Council approves critical areas code updates
Gig Harbor’s lobbyist said the city may need to scale back its expectations for receiving funds from the state, which faces a budget crunch that could feel like the Great Recession for municipalities.
Read More about Near-term financial outlook for cities ‘rough’ and comparable to Great Recession
Pierce County’s Unified Regional Approach to Homelessness (URA), is a voluntary, county-led plan to address homelessness.
Read More about Gig Harbor may join Pierce County-led plan to tackle homelessness
The Gig Harbor City Council will hold a public hearing on an update to the city critical areas ordinance on June 22.
Read More about City nears finish line on ordinance updates that would increase environmental protections
The city of Gig Harbor is collecting more sales tax revenue than staff projected, but the data comes with a two-month lag.
Read More about City ahead of pace on sales tax collections
The examiner said the decision to issue shoreline permits for the project “was not a hard one.”
Read More about Hearing examiner verbally approves permit for Commercial Fishing Homeport