Letters to the editor submissions
Gig Harbor Now accepts letters to the editor of up to 800 or fewer words from area residents. Please include your name and city of residence for publication and refrain from personal attacks. We accept only one letter per writer per week.
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The article on Kensington Gardens was very informative. I can only comment on their self-description as a luxury resort and senior care facility (from their website), and vague description as assisted living. There is no way to check any reviews or ratings by Medicare because Medicare does not rate independent living or assisted living, which
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We need to become aware of how our leadership in Washington state is doing — comparison is a good way to start. The August 5th, 2025 GHN Letters to the Editor had a ‘wake-up’ article questioning the leadership of Washington State. We need to pursue that a little further. The outcome of the last super
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Letter to the editor by Dan Gregory, director of learning, leadership and advancement at Curious By Nature School.
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Letter to the editor by Paul Donion of Gig Harbor.
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I appreciate the opportunity to respond to recent articles regarding our proposal to divide 23 1/2 acres into a 5-lot plat. The Pierce County Planning Department, the Fire Marshal, and the Health Department have all recommended approval. It is now being reviewed by an independent third-party Hearing Examiner. Our goal is create a sustainable and
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Letter to the editor by John Dowd of Gig Harbor.
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Barbara Moss’s letter regarding the housing needs is spot right on. The Gig Harbor council is ass backwards with the multiple family tax exemption ordinance they are proposing. When it comes to the actual math, if you do it, it will not provide the housing needed for the people who work in our city who
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Thank you for providing information on the “affordable housing.” I do agree that we do need to provide housing that is more affordable for all people. I do however have concerns about offering “ incentives” to builders. It is my understanding that one proposal involves further taxing residents in order to waive taxes for builders.
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The 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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Washington is a beautiful state situated in the fabulous northwest. It has the Pacific Ocean, the Olympics, the Cascades, and many other mountain ranges, the Columbia River along with many other rivers. We’re blessed with much natural beauty. Washington also has no income tax. And, according to Forbes, Washington is one of only 9 states
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