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The Leader has repeatedly referred to the Press Conference held in support of Julie Jaman as an “anti-trans rally.” This characterization is grossly misleading at best and highly …
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Throwing good money after bad is seldom a responsible move.
After reading the article in the May 4 edition of the Leader, I am dismayed that the PDA wants to continue construction on what …
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This is regarding the city’s proposed action to remove an art installation, Kevin Mason’s “Raccoon Lodge,” in the 1300 block of Clay Street.
Rather than work with …
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The letter from Val Welch was perfect, and I was so happy to see it!
Democrats don’t seem to realize that even though we are the majority, we are losing the battle for the country.
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Repurposing the golf course for recreation purposes makes a lot of sense. However, recreation does not have to be an exclusive use. Dedicating a small corner of the freed-up land to affordable …
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Even though I live in District 2, I am enthusiastically supporting Greg Brotherton for re-election!
I live on Marrowstone Island and met Greg when island residents were trying to stop a …
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We must all be aware of the importance of having a viable and well trained fire and rescue organization when the need for such services arises. Well trained personnel are a highly valuable resource …
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After the flurry of the end of the school year, The Benji Project team is reflecting on the moments of inspiration we experienced.
Every school year has challenges, and this one seemed to …
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Regarding the golf course property — what is it that we can not do in PT today that we would only be able to if we closed or repurposed the golf course?
With the golf course intact, …
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This letter is to ask for your support in the upcoming levy lift for East Jefferson Fire Rescue.
EJFR has not had a rate increase since 2011. Their budget, as it now stands, can only be increased …
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As I started to read Phil Dinsmore’s letter about the golf course in the Jan. 11 Leader, I was like — wait, there’s a disconnect here.
Phil says “for thousands of years …
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The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (WSPRC) is on the brink of implementing irreversible plans for the major development of Miller Peninsula State Park.
This existing, …
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Last week the Leader published two angry letters speaking out against the county’s proposed Temporary Housing Facilities Ordinance.
Both made some pretty wild claims, such as the ordinance …
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City, county, and Washington State Parks close at dusk/sunset. The only exception that I see is Memorial Field, which is illuminated for sporting events attended by a few hundred or more folks and …
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Anyone concerned about affordable housing in Jefferson County, and especially in District 3, will want to fill in the ballot bubble for Greg Brotherton.
Greg’s experience as a small-business …
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Whether one leads a government agency, a business, or a charity, among the most essential skills of leadership are making wise decisions, taking the initiative, and motivating subordinates to move …
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It has become very clear how few Port Townsend residents really benefit from golf. Not from the green space, but from the golf that has kept over 95 percent of PT residents off this green space for …
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Approval of the city council’s “Healthier Together Aquatics Center” should be on the ballot for a city-wide vote in November.
The center, which hypes one …
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Thinking about the trajectories historical events take us on can be uplifting and dispiriting. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in Greenwich Village in 1911 that killed 146 people (mostly women) …
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We are honored to represent two organizations that support the Port Townsend Library by raising money for library programs, collections, equipment, and furnishings.
These two nonprofit …
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