Coincindences, Questions and Elections

Welcome to the first bog by the

 Citizens For The Preservation of Gig Harbor Waterfront. 

 Our goal is to keep the view of the Gig Harbor Waterfront for ALL the citizens and tourists who visit Gig Harbor...

for generations to come.

Below is a letter Citizens For the Preservation of Gig Harbor Waterfront sent to the Gig Harbor City Council with some very real concerns.  Just who does the City Council work for?

Mr. Mayor, et al;
     Our citizens group has been assured, on more than one occasion, that no one was asking for these proposed zoning changes on Harborview Dr.  All the citizens of Gig Harbor were told this proposed zoning amendment was just being done in the best interest of finding a way to revitalize downtown.

     The Boat Barn Remodel

      We have noticed a pre application file, dated February 2012, and correspondence with the City of Gig Harbor, for part of the area between The Tides and The Green Turtle, on the waterside of Harborview Dr.  This pre application file, with city correspondence, is known as the Boat Barn Remodel and shows 2 story, flat roof buildings scheduled for this remodel. Under the current zoning, these 2 story, flat roof buildings would not be allowed.  Under the proposed new zoning, they would be allowed.
     The architect on this proposal is Mr. David Boe, from Boe Associates in Tacoma.  Mr. Boe spoke in front of the City Council, latest date, Oct.14 in which he is in favor of the new proposed zoning amendment.  Bow Associates would profit greatly if this zoning amendment was passed by the City Council. 
       February of 2012 shows Mr. Boe is working with the Gig Harbor City Planning Department on this pre application for 2 story, flat roof buildings on the waterside of Harborview Dr.
      In late 2012 and early 2013 the Gig Harbor City Planning Commission recommends 2 story, 27' high, flat roof buildings in downtown Gig Harbor, including the waterside of Harborview Dr, in the very area covered by Boe Associates pre application for The Boat Barn Remodel. Surely this is just a coincidence?         
 Citizens For The Preservation of Gig Harbor Waterfront have another concern. 
     On September 5, 2013, the Citizens Group requested all documents covering the Proposed Downtown Building Heights Amendments and Developer Agreements, from July 2012 thru Sept 5, 2013.      
     We are in receipt of some of the documents.
     However, there are 72 pages withheld. 
     The reason given for withholding these documents is "Attorney-client privilege".
     What is it the city needs to keep from the citizens of Gig Harbor regarding the downtown building amendments and the Developer Agreements?
     Remember that you work for the citizens of Gig Harbor.
     You have heard loud and clear, the majority of Gig Harbor citizens do NOT want this zoning amendment.  1,507 voting residents have signed the petition for NO new zoning anywhere on Harborview Dr.
     The petition continues.
Citizens For The Preservation of Gig Harbor Waterfront

The above are questions and concerns that everyone deserves believable answers to. 

Considering some of the photos from the city with dotted lines in the sky and red lines in the bushes, credibility with the City is a bit of an issue. 
If the city didn't expect people to build these things, they would not zone for them. 

 The above are questions and concerns that everyone deserves believable answers to.




 Look over to the right side of the page and you will notice email addresses. 
    We have heard the City Council is waiting to hear more from you before they are ready to vote  for NO zoning changes anywhere on the waterside of Harborview Drive.
     Before the next City Council meeting on Oct. 28, 5:30pm...send all these folks a little email.  Just who does the Gig Harbor City Council work for and isn't it time the view of the majority outweighs the financial interest of the few!  (can't help but wonder if David Boe is donating to any of our local campaigns, he has every right to do so..just looks not so good)

We have all been receiving our voting ballots. Some folks say that perhaps a good message to send to the City Council is to have a very low voter count for all City Officials, council and mayor.


 Way too many Gig Harbor City officials are running unopposed, but if no one votes for any council or mayor, at least a message will be sent they cannot ignore.

       Investigate for YOURSELF! 

 Decide for YOURSELF!  

Vote for YOURSELF! 

Will the Gig Harbor City Council Overturn the Will of the People?

“Sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul.”
― Edward Abbey
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