Letters to the editor for May 28

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• Published May 28, 2008

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It seems a shame.

Thurston County wants and needs people to keep our county a viable place to live, work, raise families and retire. It seems critical we that address the shortage of home choices, and the sooner the better.

There are solutions.

Government determines how, where and the degree to which land may be used — if it may be used at all. It is incumbent upon government to improve housing policies that will allow for a variety of home sizes and choices.

There are ways to maximize the land we have in order to build more homes for our county's future, our kids and families, while still protecting our environment and wonderful quality of life.

Gregory Moe, Southwest Washington Regional VP, Washington REALTORS

Don't even think about a rezone

I can't believe I am getting all revved about yet another attempt to allow high-rise development on the isthmus. Is this a joke? Didn't we just do this?

When will this madness cease? How many thousands of tax dollars have to be spent on studies and city employees' time to review and meet about said studies?

I propose a ban on even thinking about asking for a rezone. I propose a fine of a bajillion dollars for even filling out a form, sullying a sheet of paper on high-rise waterfront rezone. I am thinking jail time for proposing high-rise waterfront development on the isthmus.

PLEASE City Council, put an end to this once and for all. Condemn the property if need be, get a plan for the corridor, and put it in play ASAP so I don't ever again stroke out over REZONING FOR HIGH RISE ON THE ISTHMUS.

Cynthia Weitekamp, Olympia