Category Archives: Sewer

Spend more on infrastructure, but also reduce its cost

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Derek Young

I spend a lot of time thinking about infrastructure spending. Whether it’s local projects in Gig Harbor or at one of the regional councils I sit on, there are constant reminders that we just don’t build enough in this country. Continue reading →

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QOTD: How will the City pay for the Donkey Creek project

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Derek Young

Last week we got a letter from a constituent asking why their water and sewer dollars would be used to help pay for the Donkey Creek project and thought it would make a good “Question of the Day.” I’ve considered … Continue reading →

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The $60 Million Question

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Derek Young

What should the Gig Harbor City Council spend Hospital Benefit Zone revenue on? Continue reading →

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Sen. Derek Kilmer Day

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Derek Young

Ok the title might be a little bit of an exaggeration… but if things keep rolling our way, maybe we really should proclaim a Sen. Kilmer day. Continue reading →

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City Legislative Agenda

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Derek Young

In addition to my duties on Gig Harbor's Intergovernmental Committee, for the past few years I've sat on the Association of Washington Cities Legislative Committee.  We make recommendations to the Executive Board on a policy agenda that we'll take to … Continue reading →

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What’s That? – Harbor Edition

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Derek Young

Lately I’ve received quite a few calls about the barges and large machines in Gig Harbor bay and just outside the sandspit with people wondering what’s going on.  It’s a part of the extension of our sewer outfall that extends … Continue reading →

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Gig Harbor Sewer Outfall Extension

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Derek Young

There's a saying you hear from elected officials all the time, "the work is never done."  It's a reference to the fact that there will always be something you'd like to finish before leaving office.  There will always be something … Continue reading →

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