Category Archives: Stormwater

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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Update on the Flood Control Zone District

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Derek Young

After months of waiting, yesterday we saw a flurry of activity on the Flood Control Zone District that I’ve previously written about here, here, and here. We should see a conclusion to its formation this afternoon with a vote by … Continue reading →

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Flood control & transit

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Derek Young

In this morning’s TNT you’ll find an article about the City of Gig Harbor appealing a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) on Pierce County’s flood control plan. Don’t worry, that’s as much governmentese as I’ll expose you to today. I wrote … 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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TNT Editorial Wrong on Flood District

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Derek Young

Last night the Gig Harbor City Council voted 7-0 to invoke jurisdiction over Pierce County's Flood Control District proposal.  Our argument, which is filed only on behalf of the incorporated city limits, will however argue that the Puget Sound constitutes … Continue reading →

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Pierce County-Wide Flood Control Taxing District

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Derek Young

There's an item on tonight's City Council agenda that might slip past most people but I think is worth discussion.  It's the creation of a countywide flood control district.   This originally came to our attention early in the year … Continue reading →

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