I’ve just returned from a long vacation to learn of the impact fee vote by Patty Lent. I am shocked that she voted in favor of them. Your editorial was right on, we need to always keep the fire on the commissioner’s feet when it comes to important economic issues in Kitsap County.

Voters will not tolerate this type of behavior from our public officials. We expect them to keep their promises. Patty Lent will pay a heavy political price for this big mistake if she doesn’t correct it very soon. It shows the heavy pressure to raise our taxes, layer on the regulations and set new spending records at the County.

We still have a lot of work to do in the next election to change this culture in Port Orchard.

Thank you for your voice in our business community.

Michael Svardh
Hansville