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The city is still weeks away from approving the budget, but preliminary plans call for adding a police officer, public works employee, business and policy analyst and a new communications staffer.
Read More about Preliminary budget includes plans for four new city employees
Republican Gary Parker and incumbent Democrat Deb Krishnadasan, both of Gig Harbor, face off for the 26th District Senate seat.
Read More about 26th District Senate race matches Republican businessman against Democratic incumbent with school board background
Charter Amendment 53 asks if the county sheriff should be appointed by the executive and the council, instead of elected by voters.
Read More about Pierce County voters to decide whether sheriff should be appointed or elected
We asked Pierce County Council candidates Mike Solan and Brenda Lykins the same questions about key issues. Here are their answers.
Read More about Pierce County Council candidates in their own words
Mike Solan, a former president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild, is the Republican candidate for Pierce County Council representing Gig Harbor.
Read More about Solan seeks a seat on Pierce County Council representing Gig Harbor
Brenda Lykins, a former Gig Harbor City Council member, is the Democratic candidate to represent the area on the Pierce County Council.
Read More about Lykins seeks a seat on the Pierce County Council representing District 7
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