Those of us who have been here a long time (I served on the city council from 1981-83 and as mayor from 1983-93) do not only see the beauty of this place, we fought to protect it.
Citizens, …
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Those of us who have been here a long time (I served on the city council from 1981-83 and as mayor from 1983-93) do not only see the beauty of this place, we fought to protect it.
Citizens, councilors, and commissioners saved our shorelines and special places for the public and the planet, supported the protection and historic rehabilitation of our built environment.
We stood up to, and stopped, egregious waterfront development and strip mall corporate America. Because we knew PT was a special place.
And one of the treasures that makes it so special is a beautiful open space and golf course smack dab in the middle of town. What other community has that? Why not promote it as we do other community and tourist amenities?
I don’t golf but value the treasure it is. Once lost, it cannot be recovered.
The issues that are being brought into this debate would be better addressed and resolved in other arenas. Please recognize the community’s long-standing efforts and commitment to this special resource and preserve this open space.
Brent Shirley
PORT TOWNSEND
