LETTER: If Port of Port Townsend needs levy, public should vote

The Port of Port Townsend has given notice that it intends to seek a property tax levy.

While I fully understand the Port’s need for the funds, I am not sure we can trust them to use approximately $15 million wisely.

And there are real needs.

Therefore, I support the currently circulating petition to put the property tax levy to a vote of the people.

Let’s make the port commissioners determine what the comprehensive plan is for these funds so we can determine if it meets the county’s needs.

You can ask for more information and even a petition via email at committeeforportaccountability@mail.com.

Melinda Bryden,

Port Townsend