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Monthly Archives: May 2010
Pierce Countywide Planning Policies
Over the last several years I've had the opportunity to represent Gig Harbor and other Pierce County cities on a regional level. First, on the Pierce County Regional Council (PCRC) and most recently on the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) … Continue reading
Posted in Comprehensive Plan, Gig Harbor, Infrastructure, Land Use, Pierce County
Tagged Comprehensive Plan, Gig Harbor, Infrastructure, Land Use, Pierce County
A Strategic Approach to Gig Harbor’s Budget
As noted previously in my post on what to do with the City of Gig Harbor’s Civic Center Debt Reserve now that the Council is poised to refinance said Debt Reserve, I favor a more strategic approach to savings while spending a little on some long delayed infrastructure projects.
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Posted in Budget, Gig Harbor, Infrastructure, Roads
Tagged Budget, Gig Harbor, Infrastructure, Roads
QOTD: Why Does the City Have a Marketing Department?
Editors Note – Something I hope to make a regular feature of this blog is a Question of the Day. Today it was an email, but it could be an astute comment I'd like to draw more attention to, a … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Gig Harbor, Lodging Tax, Marketing, Tourism
Tagged Budget, Gig Harbor, Lodging Tax, Marketing, Tourism
What to do with Gig Harbor’s Savings Account?
Somewhat related to my last post, an interesting discussion came up at last Monday's meeting regarding the status of the City of Gig Harbor's Civic Center Debt Reserve. After passing the bonds to build our new Civic Center several … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Gig Harbor, Infrastructure, Roads
Tagged Budget, Gig Harbor, Infrastructure, Roads
More Budget Cuts On the Way
This week City Administrator Rob Karlinsey sent the Mayor and Council a memo (embedded below) outlining new revenue shortfalls and corresponding budget cuts. While not as large as previous cuts that were required by the recession, it is cause for … Continue reading
Welcome
Welcome to my new blog! My goal is simply to help people keep informed on issues related to Gig Harbor and local government generally and stay connected with those who live, work, or play in our neck of the woods. … Continue reading
