It seems that everytime I come into Oak Harbor there are more trees cut down to make room for building more houses.

Who has the money to buy a house? I don’t and I’ve lived here on the island for seven years. My husband is active duty Navy.

I just don’t understand why there are more houses and condos being built when there are plenty of homes standing empty. Will the new homes be cheaper? I don’t think so. It just doesn’t make any sense.

Also, what happens to all the trees being chopped down? Who benefits from the desecration of our home, Whidbey Island? No one.

Laura Kent

Oak Harbor