Mark Hoppen May 24, 2013 at 11:39 am
The bond covenants (bond market back East) do not yet allow refinancing. It's not like refinancing…Read More your house. There is a minimum period in bonds for this kind of debt that must pass prior to refinancing. The State finance folks are neither stupid or derelict. The day they're eligible, they'll pursue the best lower rate available.
Mark Cockerill May 24, 2013 at 11:03 am
Everyone else is taking advantage of the low interest rates to get into a better financial position,…Read More the state should do this as well. It should be their driving policy. Why pay more money when you do not have to?
Also, why are we paying sales tax on a state funded project? Why would a state tax itself for work that it does for itself? That should be one of the benefits of having the state do the job as opposed to an outside source.
Mark Hoppen May 22, 2013 at 05:37 pm
Robin, I understand what you meant. Nevertheless, you used "not greedy" and…Read More "Walmart" in the same context. In my time, I confronted a Walmart siting issue in Gig Harbor. My perceptions differ from yours, but I agree Walmart's prices are good. I just won't be recommending that they get any gold cups for corporate morality.
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All Boards » Michelle Smith May 23, 2013 at 05:12 pm
Thank you, Akiko! Just wondering if there was some other reason for it that I didn't see. :)
Akiko Oda (Editor) May 22, 2013 at 03:44 pm
It indicates to other readers on site that it's a worthwhile read, and eventually helps build a…Read More reputation for the content producer -- for instance, a blogger, or someone who frequently posts things on our boards.
Robin Hebert May 17, 2013 at 02:58 pm
No problem. Welcome Brent. By the way, I'm a graphic artist, have any need for ad design?
Brent Champaco (Editor) May 16, 2013 at 02:33 pm
Exactly. Heron's Key is a senior living community that's scheduled to open in 2017.
Here's our…Read More story: http://gigharbor.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/gig-harbor-celebrates-the-launch-of-180-million-senio8a20f01358
Memorial Day Events Happening in Gig Harbor
To remember those who sacrificed their lives to protect this country, Gig Harbor will be hosting several events on Memorial Day, May 27.
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