Port of Port Townsend candidates debate docks, money

PORT TOWNSEND -- Four candidates seeking two open spots on the Port of Port Townsend Board of Commissioners squared off for one final debate, primarily on the port's finances and infrastructure.

About 50 people attended the forum at the Port Townsend Masonic Lodge on Thursday night.

Bob Schuessler, 66, of Port Hadlock is challenging incumbent Commissioner Dave Thompson, 66, of Port Townsend for the Port of Port Townsend District 2 seat, and Leif Erickson, 58, of Port Ludlow is challenging incumbent Commissioner Herb Beck, 71, of Quilcene for the Port of Port Townsend District 3 seat.

Ballots were mailed Wednesday for the Nov. 3 general election.

Debate focused primarily on the port's finances and the dilapidated A/B Dock in Port Townsend Boat Haven marina.

A/B Dock

"All you have to do [to see a problem] is walk down and take a look at A/B Dock," Schuessler said.

"It's been neglected for years and years, and it's dangerous.

"The problem isn't the rates being charged, it's the bang for the buck people feel they get, and right now, they feel they are getting ignored."

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