Government

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Don’t FOG up the holidays

Nov 22, 2021 | By:

Wastewater treatment plant operators say fat, oil and grease go in the garbage, not down the drain.

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Next year’s budget among issues addressed by City Council

Nov 09, 2021 | By:

The council also approved a 2022 legislative agenda that includes Highway 16 congestion relief, acquiring $2 million in state grants to build a sports complex, and funding for culvert replacements to improve fish passage.

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Gig Harbor getting new mayor, three new city council members

Nov 02, 2021 | By:

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Longtime councilman Malich making late bid for mayor’s post

Oct 27, 2021 | By:

Ken Malich, who gave in to pressure to run as a write-in candidate just two weeks before the election, says his top task would be to hire a good city administrator.

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Markley stresses stability, transparency in mayoral run

Oct 27, 2021 | By:

Tracie Markley was surprised that nobody stepped up to run against her for mayor of a city that’s in need of some healing.

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City Council hears update on BoatShop marine railways project

Oct 26, 2021 | By:

The city intends to contribute from next year’s budget to help wrap up loose ends on the nearly completed railways project.

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Former longtime councilman Malich running as write-in candidate for mayor

Oct 21, 2021 | By:

City Council member Tracie Markley had been unopposed after John Skansi pulled out of the mayor’s race to run for City Council.

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Gig Harbor Council 7: Storset vying for Abersold’s seat

Oct 17, 2021 | By:

Abersold wants to help the community get past the pandemic; Storset looks to help families, family-owned businesses.

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Gig Harbor Council 3: Lykins challenging incumbent Franich

Oct 16, 2021 | By:

Longtime resident and Councilman Jim Franich is attempting to hold on to his seat against relative newcomer and nurse practitioner Brenda Lykins.

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Gig Harbor Council 2: Henderson, Skansi seek open seat

Oct 15, 2021 | By:

Roger Henderson held a 54% to 31% edge over John Skansi in the August primary in their pursuit of a seat being left vacant by Bob Himes.

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