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The target area for the multifamily tax exemption program is the entirety of Gig Harbor, but the program does not require the city to change current zoning.
Read More about City adopts two measures in step toward aligning with state housing mandates
The Chamber of Commerce, as the city’s tourism marketing arm, will get $442,000. Seven other groups will split the remaining $170,000.
Read More about Council approves recommended lodging tax allocations
Pierce Transit’s Proposition 1 would increase the transit agency’s sales tax from 0.6% to 0.9%, allowing increased service on Route 100.
Read More about Ballot measure would bring back holiday shuttle, increase bus service in Gig Harbor
Photos illustrate the steps a city contractor has taken to fix the beach between the Tides Tavern and the city of Gig Harbor’s Maritime Pier.
Read More about How to build a beach: An illustrated guide in eight not-so-easy steps
Among other priorities, the city of Gig Harbor will ask the state to help fund a rehab of the Wilkinson Farm Park barn and to chip in for a new police boat.
Read More about A barn and a boat top city’s 2027 legislative priority list
Within the next 10 years, the city of Gig Harbor may need to drill a new well and upgrade its stormwater treatment plant. Those projects could force another rate increase.
Read More about City utility customers may face more rate increases
Due to the state government’s ongoing budget shortfall, the city is bracing for losing $465,000 to $930,000 in sales tax revenue.
Read More about City planning for reduction in sales tax revenue
The latest recommendation would steer more money toward the Chamber of Commerce, which handles tourism marketing for the city.
Read More about Committee reworks funding recommendations for lodging tax grants
The city Salary Commission voted to increase the salary of the mayor and city council members by 5 percent, bringing the mayor’s monthly pay to $2,415 and each council member’s monthly pay to $840.
Read More about Mayor, council to get pay raises
The council voted 5-1 to adopt a 12-year multi-family tax exemption program. But what happens after 12 years?
Read More about City adopts tax incentive program to encourage affordable housing