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Joint committee hearing open to public to be held by Senators Ericksen and Roach regarding property rights.

Senator Doug Ericksen, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, Environment, and Technology, and Senator Pam Roach, chair of the Government Operations Committee, are hosting a public joint committee hearing to give the people of the state a look at what is happening regarding property rights instituted by state government. Legislators from around the state will be in attendance.

Residents are invited to share their views of the Shoreline Management Act and how the proposed changes will affect them. According to Sue Brentson, Lake Tapps Community Council, “Proposed changes will severely restrict what owners can do to maintain their property, thus lowering the value of their property. This is not just a Pierce County issue, but a statewide issue that impacts every citizen. Lowering the value of properties with waterfront access will also lower tax revenues. Fire districts, school districts, law enforcement, etc. will have to make up for these lost revenues elsewhere. It is important constituents make their concerns regarding the proposed changes to their elected officials.”

 

The meeting will be held at the Sumner Performing Arts Center, 1707 Main St, Sumner, WA, Thursday, April 17th at 7pm. The public is encouraged to attend.

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