Op-ed | Gig Harbor faces housing challenges, state mandates
Aug 06, 2025 | By: Eric BakerThe city of Gig Harbor is studying many options to expand access to affordable housing — not just a multi-family tax exemption.
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Submit a letter to the editorThe city of Gig Harbor is studying many options to expand access to affordable housing — not just a multi-family tax exemption.
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