ELECTIONS 2024: League of Women Voters Oct. 2025 South Whidbey candidate forum [VIDEO]

The League of Women Voters Whidbey Island (LWVWI) hosted a forum for candidates via Zoom on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. The forum consisted of three candidate segments: for Coupeville School Board, Langley City Council, and South Whidbey School Board. Participating candidates included:

Coupeville School District No. 204

Position 2: Nancy Conard
Position 3: Bryan Sherman
Position 5: Morgan White

Candidates were asked questions about the district’s role in student mental and emotional health, community input vs. expert recommendations, and the district’s academic and operational goals. Candidates were allowed two minutes for closing statements.

Langley City Council

Position 1: Thomas E. Gill
Position 2: Dominique Emerson
Position 5: Savannah Erickson

Dominique Emerson did not participate.

Candidates were asked questions about balancing the shortage of affordable housing vs. overdevelopment, prioritizing infrastructure upgrades, and diversifying Langley’s economy. Candidates were allowed two minutes for closing statements.

South Whidbey School District No. 206

Position 2: Andrea Downs
Position 5: Gwendy Gabelein and Ann Johnson

Candidates were asked questions about improving academic outcomes; conflicts around diversity, equity and inclusion policies; and budget transparency. Candidates were allowed two minutes for closing statements.

Video recording of the League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island candidate forum of Oct. 17, 2024.

On the Ballot in November 2025

COUPEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 204
Director, Position 2 Nancy Conard
Director, Position 3 Bryan Sherman
Director, Position 5, At Large Morgan White

Candidates are listed in the order in which they will appear on the ballot.

CITY OF LANGLEY
Councilmember, Position 1 Thomas E. Gill _{Incumbent Harolynne Bobis did not file to retain her seat}
Councilmember, Position 2 Dominique Emerson _{Incumbent Rhonda Salerno did not file to retain her seat}
Councilmember, Position 5 Savannah Erickson _{Incumbent Gail Fleming did not file to retain her seat}

Candidates are listed in the order in which they will appear on the ballot.

SOUTH WHIDBEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 206
Director, Position 2 Andrea Downs, the incumbent
Director, Position 5, At Large Ann Johnson, the incumbent Gwendy Gabelein

Candidates are listed in the order in which they will appear on the ballot.

October 19, 2025