Letters to the Editor

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,

Response To Steve Nixon’s Letters First: I asked Mr. Nixon if anyone from PenMet or the For Committee would debate me offering anytime and anyplace. On August 10, 2023, Mr. Nixon responded: “I wouldn’t anticipate a debate.  Not sure how that would work.” Also, Ally and I were invited to speak before the Gig Harbor

Gig Harbor is fortunate to have PenMet Parks Director, Board and staff who are extremely skilled, professional and deeply care about our community and have presented us with a solid financial plan for the future of our parks. My family has lived in Gig Harbor since the 1940’s and as our community has grown, so

The PenMet vote is NOT about whether we value our parks. Instead, it is a referendum on how this public agency makes decisions and spends our tax dollars. A NO vote does not take away PenMet’s $8+ million budget — it only stops a 30% increase. The PenMet park I live next to is part

I am writing regarding Craig McLaughlin’s October 10, 2023 Letter to the Editor, which contained several factual inaccuracies and misleading statements. PenMet Parks staff has developed the district’s draft 2024 operating and capital budget proposal which responsibly balances community needs, goals and objectives with available resources while reinforcing the district’s long-term financial stability. The first