TACOMA: Pinegar was a dedicated public official
Avon Pinegar, who was buried Friday, exemplified all that a citizen can hope for in a public official or employee. His dedication and concern for the benefit of the housing needs of this community...
View ArticleSMOKING: Public health messages critical
Re: “Smoke-free public housing good for health, safety and costs” (editorial, 11-5). All Pierce County residents have the right to live in healthy, safe environments that allow them to be productive...
View ArticleTACOMA: Housing agency a good steward of funds
Re: “Audit: THA misspent $10,000″ (TNT, 1-29). Your coverage of the Tacoma Housing Authority audit report lacks some context. First, the money went for legitimate activities. As a former THA...
View ArticleHOUSING: New rules don’t seem realistic
Re: “Housing vouchers no longer for a lifetime” (TNT, 6-30). I am skeptical of the Tacoma Housing Authority’s new rules that assume people who are on the program will be self-sufficient in a five-year...
View ArticleMETH: THA protecting children and families
Re: “Meth tests lead agency to evict” (TNT, 9-4). As a six-year resident of Salishan in a Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) property, I was saddened by the story, complete with a picture of a...
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