Government

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Incumbent Jeni Woock captured 71% of the votes in the three-person August primary election. Robert Wiles followed with 17%.

Several actions have been taken the past few years to recognize the historical importance of the area where Gig Harbor now sits to its original inhabitants.