But that doesn't mean these eyesores are going to disappear any time soon, or ever. He is only required to register the semi-trailers and to pay a fine for ignoring previous citations. Minor has admitted the pleasure of appealing this ruling. That procedure will take some time. If he chooses to register the big and ugly trailers, they will remain as they have for years as part of our downtown's landscape, obscuring the memorial murals and spoiling the welcome look of the harbor.
People care about a fresher, more presentable downtown image.
Many people are interested in establishing a sense of pride in our community. Port Orchard has just as beautiful a setting as any of its more popular neighboring cities. Every self-centered act of a citizen such as Howard Minor affects the economics and spirit of this city. The right of private property must always require considering the rights of others. Our major form of exercise consists of walks down Bay Street around the backs of the buildings and along the waterfront.