Opinion

I am writing in support of the PenMet Parks Levy Renewal. Under PenMet’s stewardship, we have stunning Parks and trail systems. My family & I use the trails at McCormick Forest and Sehmel Park on a regular basis. There are trees along these trails that are ancient — breathtaking in their size and presence. How

In response to Ms. O’Malley’s vitriolic and contemptuous comments attacking citizens of Gig Harbor I can only say I am sorry to those citizens being slandered and ridiculed for having endorsed me as a Candidate for City Council. It is unfortunate that those with a contrary opinion continue to be demeaned.  Such a mean-spirited assault

Recently, the cofounder of the Short Term Rental Alliance wrote a letter denigrating “old time” former Council-members and myself. I am proud to have sat with that former (2018-2021) counsel, and here are just a few great things that we did for Gig Harbor citizens: We saved Soundview Forest Park, across from The Tides, and kept

Much has changed in Gig Harbor since 1978 when my husband, Joe, and I landed here from California (yes, we were one of those!). We choose Gig Harbor, in part, because we wanted a different environment in which to raise our 5-year old daughter. What we found were excellent schools, good neighbors, and beautiful parks.

The next PenMet Commissioner will not decide whether the levy lift is approved. We, the people, will make that decision. Whether a candidate is for or against this particular levy is a moot point. Once the levy is decided by us, the commissioners will have to determine what to do with our tax dollars, however

I grew up in Tacoma, my husband in Gig Harbor, and 12 years ago when we were living in Tacoma but looking to buy a home together we had quite the debate as to which location we should settle in. When the perfect-for-us house became available in the Harbor the debate was settled and over

PenMet Parks has delivered for our community! Thanks to the vision of leaders in our community over 20 years ago, the idea of PenMet Parks was spawned.  The vision to develop parks and recreation for our community with local oversight and resources.  I can’t imagine our community without PenMet Parks! Gems in our community like

PenPet commissioner race a simple choice. Our two candidates for PenMet commissioner give us a clear picture of their direction if elected. First Billy Sehmel has been endorsed by all sitting commissioners. Steven Nielson is not endorsed by the sitting commissioners. Simply put. It you are pleased with the way PenMet is managing their parks

Politics have never been any different.  Candidates who can not stand on their own merits seek to bring their opponents down with innuendo and outright false statements.  I am disappointed to see Ed Nadler using this tactic, and since I am inadvertently identified in his recent redundant but unjustified accusations of his opponent, Mary Barber,