Letters

Are vacation rentals taking from supply of housing?

I see articles about not enough homes and the push for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). I think back to the 1960s when my family moved to a town of 75,000 and there were only 11 homes for sale. Have times changed?

Focusing on the present, I don’t believe I have seen any conversation about all the homes people have purchased & turned into vacation rentals. Does this add to the shortage of homes available for families? I would think so. I could be wrong.

Sherry Ord

Everett

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Opinion

Vote 2024 logo with red and blue text for US presidential election. Election sticker, badge, label, poster, banner, greeting card. Stars and USA flag red strips Vector illustration.
Editorial: A recap of Herald Editorial Board endorsements

The editorial board recommends the following candidates and votes on measures on the Nov. 5 ballot.

toon
Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Oct. 31, Halloween

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

Waitress wears food at work in the restaurant
Editorial: Everett voters should reject both wage initiatives

The complexities of wage and employment law require consideration of the issues by the city council.

Comment: How high is too high for a minimum wage?

With states and localities setting higher minimums, at what wage do losses outweigh the benefits?

Governor: Ferguson put thought into his plans

I’m a Democrat and that is generally how I vote. I still… Continue reading

Lake Stevens school bond: Vote yes for kids, future

Our hids! Our future! Don’t you love with that says? Most of… Continue reading

10th LD, House, Pos. 1: Kennedy has integrity, honesty

Calling all patriots, ballots are delivered and it’s crunch time! My candidate… Continue reading

Homeowners Jim and Chris Hall stand beneath their new heat pump, at right, inside their Whidbey Island home on Thursday, Sep. 7, 2023, near Langley, Washington. The couple, who are from Alaska, have decreased their use of their wood burning stove to reduce their carbon footprint. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Editorial: Reject 1-2066 to preserve a climate solution

The initiative’s repeal of a state law could make it less affordable to move from gas to electric heat.

FILE - In this May 17, 2018, file photo attorneys walk up the steps of the Washington Supreme Court building, the Temple of Justice, in Olympia, Wash. The court on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, unanimously upheld the Washington's tax on big banks aimed at providing essential services and improving the state's regressive tax system. The 1.2% business and occupation surtax, a tax added on top of other taxes — was passed by the Legislature in 2019. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Editorial: Sal Muniga deserves seat on state Supreme Court

The Tacoma attorney has fought for reforms that assured fairness and access to the legal system.

Stephens: Conservatives, hold your noses and vote for Harris

Yes, Harris as president will be problematic, but returning Trump to the Oval Office would be far worse.

RGB version
Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Oct. 30

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

Everett wage initiatives: 24-01 best for working families

Everett is a city of working families. Even for a relatively affordable… Continue reading

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.