Government

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Allen appointed as Gig Harbor Municipal Court judge

Nov 26, 2021 | By:

The court has jurisdiction over criminal misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, infractions and parking violations that occur within the city limits.

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City Council passes $118.2 million budget for next year

Nov 23, 2021 | By:

Also at Monday’s meeting, the Council heard that 416 curbs need to be made ADA-compliant at a rate of 17 per year and $15,000 per ramp.

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City attempting to buy 23 acres of parkland off of Burnham Drive

Nov 23, 2021 | By:

The forest with Donkey/North Creek running through would be kept in its current state.

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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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