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Legislature holds Lake Tacoma horsepower change to allow public input
Summary
Legislature put watercraft horsepower changes for Lake Tacoma on hold after public concern; the county executive said the sponsor will withdraw the measure and the body will pursue town-hall input before acting.
A proposed change to watercraft horsepower regulations for Lake Tacoma in Fleming Park (item 6073) was held for further public input. The county executive said Legislator Franklin agreed to withdraw the legislation so the legislature can schedule town-hall meetings and gather constituent feedback before advancing any change.
"So I'm asking the chairman to hold this until next week when it comes up today," the county executive said, urging that the proposal be delayed in the interest of public engagement. He stressed that members had received both supportive and opposing comments and that the legislature should hear from constituents before changing horsepower rules.
The ordinance was discussed in the context of a 40+-year-old standard and community sentiment about speeds and lake use; the chair agreed to hold the matter and set a public hearing at a future meeting. No final action was taken on horsepower limits during the session.
