Letter to the Editor: The City Shares A Letter From Trader Joe's

The received a letter from Vice President of Real Estate Douglas Yokomizo with Trader Joe's on May 2.

It stated:

"Dear Mr. Hunter:

Thank you for your letter of February 10. I appreciate the information you provided about Gig Harbor. We're fortunate to have many customers and admirers who want us to open stores in their communities. Given our moderate expansion plan (15-20 stores per year spread throughout the states west of Chicago), however, we don't have the ability to open stores in every community that wants us.

Each year we review the potential for new stores and develop a real estate plan for the following two years. A Gig Harbor store isn't in our plans at this time. Thanks again for your input.

Very Truly Yours,

Douglas Yokomizo

Vice President Real Estate"