The Anacortes Chamber of Commerce fears taxpayers are going to be footing the bill to run a community center if it is built in Anacortes. It’s also concerned about who will manage such a facility and if it will be managed properly.

In response to a local community group’s effort to start the dialogue and perhaps the planning on a community center, Chamber President Robin Pestarino spoke to the Port of Anacortes commission on behalf of the executive board.