I am deeply concerned by the Port of Olympia Commissioners’ decision to move forward with potential development on the Port Peninsula — before the Port Peninsula Master Planning process has been completed. This move by our elected officials disregards the public’s right to help shape the future of this important waterfront area.
The master plan was initiated to determine the future of the entire Port Peninsula that included the marine terminal and the log yard leased by the Weyerhaeuser Corporation. Port Commissioners have effectively suspended the broader planning effort to consider development of a waterfront parcel near Swantown Marina.
This premature action by Commissioners Amy Evans-Harding, Bob Iyall, Sarah Montano, Maggie Sanders and Jasmine Vasavada undermines public trust and cuts the present day community out of decisions that will impact our shoreline for generations.
Port commissioners and staff must end their discussions about this proposed development and recommit to an inclusive master planning process that is driven by the input of residents living in Thurston County today.
Carla Wulfsberg is resident of Tumwater.
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Wesley
Master planning is not intended to bring short-term planning, progress, and works to a halt. The business of The Port goes on regardless. We've plenty of chances for public participation.
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Southsoundguy
Abolish the Port.
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TheGreatAnon
Abolish Southsoundguy
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