Temple Baptist Church... Gone
The Temple Baptist Church on St. Helens is quickly losing a battle with some heavy machinery. Is it the Metropolitan Phase 2? It’s not exactly a loss of a classic building, but some of us liked it. The old church was an example of post war concrete construction. I thought it was distinctive. Some of my friends don’t agree with me. It doesn’t matter. It’ll be gone soon… Click Here. More condos or apartments coming soon.
5 comments
J Jesse May 7, 2012
With a title like that, we’re fishin’ for some fredo!
R RR Anderson May 7, 2012
maybe they can privatize more Tacoma Dome parking lot? or apply for more federal HUD money?
T talus May 7, 2012
I think this gesture plays right into the hands of council’s critics and reinforces the false frame that a functional government can be provided on little more than a volunteer basis. I’d rather the council members who gave back money were fighting for a strong mayor system and a full-time council.
I’m tired of the TNT’s “gotcha” style reporting. They should try to make Tacoma stronger and less self-destructive, not reinforce the freaky culture of its webpage commenters.
C Chalky White May 7, 2012
@talus… Form of government (strong mayor vs. city manager) and possible full time council is voted on by the public through a charter review.
The TNT was once Tacoma’s biggest civic booster. They now exist to incite their trolls. They must have been disappointed when they found out some of the council returned part of the salaries. Not the headline they hoped to write.
F fredo May 7, 2012
I’m OK with salary givebacks and cutbacks at the elective level, the executive level, the directorial level, the supervisory level and the rank and file level. Maybe if this catches on the council will be able to balance the city budget. The Mayor scored some points with me on this one. Attagirl Marilyn!