Just a reminder, one of the best ways to have the city address issues such as potholes is to use the form on our website. After seeing comments on social media regarding potholes on the road near haggens, it was suggested to fill out the online form. One community member...
Our Fire Chief has asked to meet next week. Nothing new about that as catching up with department heads is not uncommon. However he has asked specifically asked to discuss if I feel there anything important to the community regarding fire safety. So with that in mind, are there any...
Part of our comprehensive safety action plan included taking a look at accidents in intersections (so that we can concentrate safety improvements in those areas). The highlighted portions show reported accidents in city limits between 2018 – 2022. It can be a little tricky because anything having to do with...
I’d encourage anyone to attend regardless if you are for or against redevelopment. Social media comments are a good start, but direct one on one feedback is invaluable.
I remember going to their first one last year in Langley and thinking “How wonderful would it he if this came to Oak Harbor”? Last year there was over 7500 people attending. For tourism and our businesses here in town this is a huge win, not to mention an absolute...
What is being built there? Does anyone know what is going in on the corner of _______? I see these questions all the time on local social groups. Every city council workshop includes a breakdown of permits that can help answer questions like this. You can find it on page...
While there is no doubt others even more deserving, I’d still like to say a heartfelt Thank you to those who voted.
Last year we discussed a B&O tax. While it was primarily for police, there was also in the language being proposed that it could be used for other items. Multiple options were discussed with one of them concentrating on businesses that grossed over 1 million. After some debate, the city...
