HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-008RESOLUTION NO. 03-008
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE EAST JEFFERSON
CHAPTER OF PUGET SOUND ANGLERS TO EXTEND THE CHINOOK SALMON
SEASON AND PRESERVE THE BEACH FISHERY
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend recognizes the importance of family recreation
for a healthy community; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the importance of subsistence fishing to the quality of
life to many of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the importance of the economic well being of the many
businesses that derive benefit from sport fishing; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need to protect endangered species,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend, to support a proposal before the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to
extend the Chinook Salmon Season to all of April, close the boat fishery in July, but preserve the
These proposals are assuming that no endangerment of these
beach fishery in July in Area 9.
salmon species will occur.
Attest:
Pamela Kolacy, CMC
City Clerk
Approved as to f2r~~..
John P. Watts
City Attorney
Resolution 03-008