WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Oak Harbor considers uses for $6.5 million of recovery funds

Oak Harbor Finance Director David Goldman presented city council members with an overview of ideas on how to spend $6.5 million from the Federal Gov’t during a workshop meeting on June 30.

Although there were many ideas forwarded, there are limited categories for which the funds can be used. These categories are revenue loss calculation, public health response to COVID-19, response to negative economic impacts, premium pay for essential workers and investments in infrastructure.

Goldman asked council members to begin thinking about some of the ways to use the money. Councilmember Jim Woessner suggested a council subcommittee for the issue, adding that he would like some public feedback. “This is an area where we might want some public input on,” Woessner said., “Understanding what the community needs and what the needs are out there in the community I think is going to be an important part of making the decisions.” For the rest of the story, see Emily Gilbert’s writeup in the Whidbey News-times.

On the Ballot in November 2021 – Oak Harbor City Council:

• Position 4 – Dan Evans vs Stephanie “Fe” Mischo – Incumbent Erica Wasinger not running
• Position 5 – Incumbent Joel Servatius vs Shane Hoffmire
• Position 6 – Incumbent Jim Woessner
• Position 7 – Andy Plumlee vs Bryan Stucky – Incumbent Millie Goebel not running