Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly newsletter on Mar. 11, 2022.
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Island County commissioners narrowed down the types of housing-related projects toward which they may put American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, funds during a meeting March 2.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon’s weekly newsletter for Mar. 4,
Freeland Park will be getting a playground makeover, but other parts of the public recreation space in need of repair have not yet been funded. During a regular meeting this week, Island County commissioners approved an award totaling $226,000 for the playground replacement.
Island County Commissioners declined to co-sign a loan for the Whidbey Island Hospital District. The district needs short-term financing to meet payroll until new levy funds begin to arrive in May.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon’s weekly newsletter discusses her work on the state’s post-COVID task force and concerns about WhidbeyHealth.