Liveaboard Community Preservation
We urge the City Council of Bainbridge Island to reconsider the elimination of the anchor-out liveaboard community in Eagle Harbor. By signing below, I signify my support for an alternative to the Ope... continue reading »
"The liveaboard community in Eagle Harbor contributes to the social diversity which makes bainbridge island much more than a wealthy bedroom community. We, as a community, should be doing our very best to accomodate the liveaboards while also addressing le"
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"Where is the middle ground, wonders this mainlander? So yes, maybe they should pay a reasonable amount to the community that hosts the liveaboards. And as with anyone who owns a home, we have to give our contact info. It is good to know who is in ones com"
"Here's to hope for saving this community and supporting those who comprise it. This is a critical issue for our island at large: who are we?"
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"Liveaboard Houseboat built 72 . Lived on and shared by lifetime islanders. This houseboat qualifies to be grandfathered in the harbor. I urge the city counsel to reconsider your position. Honor the diverse lifestyle anchor out living affords people. Peopl"
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"diversity inhanses the quality of life"
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"I consider this to be part of affordable housing which is sorely lacking on BI, despite council resolutions endorsing expansion."
"Boats in the harbor are as much a part of Island history as many of the buildings. They should both be preserved."
"Diversity is what makes our community a worthwhile place to live and raise a family. Please find a way to let the liveaboards stay in Eagle Harbor."
"This is one island tradition that should not be violated. I know some of the liveaboards and admire their simple lifestyle that has minimum impact on our environment."
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"I was a live-aboard for 3.5 beautiful years (18 months in Eagle Harbor) with my young daughter and her father. Although I am a conventional property owner on BI now, I treasure that wonderful experience and feel it is important to preserve the choice for "
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"If there is a way to preserve this community, it needs to happen. Please."
"Please find a way to allow our liveaboards to stay here. We need more diversity on Bainbridge, not less. These self-reliant folks are to be admired."
"diversity has always been an important part of Bainbridge; low income housing is critical."
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