In this letter I am writing to my fellow conservatives and readership of Gig Harbor Now. I am growing deeply concerned about Michelle Caldier’s ability to represent the people of our district. I also want to point out that this is not a political influence type letter. We all understand that this is an election
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It’s that time of year when responsible journalists, such those who labor for Gig Harbor Now, offer the electorate some earnest and well-intentioned advice. VOTE! Done. But, for pure entertainment value, we suggest this first. READ A BOOK! There’s nothing like a book, particularly a 112-pager printed on cheap newsprint and delivered (at taxpayer expense)
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Rachel Harter is an excellent choice for State Representative, 26th LD, Position 2. As we all know, career politicians tend to lose touch with their base over time and drift away from the stances they originally held. At those times, such voters start looking around for better candidates, but all too often, none are available.
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We all love our life in Gig Harbor. Let’s keep it that way. August 6 is Primary Election Day and the day our ballots are due on Gig Harbor Prop 1. This spring when you said no to increased property taxes, you also said you are willing to support our police with a smaller amount
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Dismayed by a stale political status quo, last year I realized I was part of the “exhausted majority”. I acknowledged I had joined the two thirds of Americans who find themselves not completely aligned with either political party. I longed for a party that would put the power back in the hands of the American
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Soon you will receive your ballot in the mail and will have the opportunity to pick those candidates to go on to the general election in November. When I look at the ballot, a deciding factor for me is a candidate’s stance on abortion rights. A little over two years ago, the Supreme Court made
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I found it very interesting over the 4th of July long weekend that the Demolay Sandspit Park had cars parked in front of NO PARKING Signs and all down the street in front of homes. This was supposed to be solved with the signs. This is why it was suggested over & over by the
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You may remember that PenMet told us when the Board adopted the DeMolay Master Plan, that it’s main focus was to provide ADA access to the DeMolay Sandspit. They brought two ladies, one a world-class wheelchair basketball player and one a mother of two children who can’t carry both of her children to the Sandspit
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I’m extremely disappointed in the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s decision to not allow politicians running for office a place in the Maritime parade this year. That’s been one of the favorite parts of the parade for years, we like to see and cheer for our candidates. THERE’S NOTHING MORE IMPORTANT TO A COMMUNITY THEN
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Letter to the editor by Billy Sehmel, PenMet Parks commissioner.
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