Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Jan. 9, 2026.
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BRYAN STUCKY: Thank you to the men and women—both in uniform and in support roles—who show up every day to keep us safe.
DAVE PAUL: There are several ways you can engage in the legislative process – whether you’re in Olympia or home in district.
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Three new Langley councilmembers—Savannah Erickson, Dominique Emerson and Thomas Gill—prioritize affordable housing, financial sustainability, possible levy lid lift, fair mayor pay, walkability, environmental protection and open communication.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Coupeville’s insurer paid $285,000 to settle former clerk treasurer Jennifer Carpenter’s harassment and discrimination lawsuit against Mayor Molly Hughes, which was dismissed with prejudice; Hughes and the town admitted no wrongdoing.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Sandi Peterson has officially been sworn in as the new Councilmember for Seat 6 at the January 6, 2026 council meeting.
DAVE PAUL: The 2026 legislative session is just around the corner.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The City Council’s Jan. 6, 2026 meeting opened with the swearing-in of newly elected councilors. The council heard a presentation from the Oak Harbor Main Street Association, selected a Mayor Pro Tempore for 2026, passed a resolution for emergency repairs to the City’s marina, and approved two agreements and the purchase of motorcycles for the police department.