After 10 years of service on the South Whidbey School Board, Damian Greene announced at Wednesday’s school board meeting that he is resigning his position as of January 1, 2022. “I think it’s a good time to go,” said Greene. “There’s differences here that we definitely have, of opinion.” In...
The South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District Commissioners will ask voters for an increase of 22 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation this February. Commissioner Matt Simms said, “To me, that’s the fundamental decision that we make in a time like this: Do we keep doing a great job of...
At the suggestion of South Whidbey School Board member Damian Greene, the board decided to vote two months early on a decision about renewing Superintendent Moccia’s contract for another three years. His reason for moving up the vote was due to concerns about possible electoral turnover of the board and...
Karina Andrew writes in her story in the Whidbey News-Times that “more than 90% of employees in all Whidbey school districts are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to data from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.” Coupeville School District Superintendent Steve King said, “We are pleased that everyone in...
Island Time: Maintenance & Operations Levy “For” and “Against” Committees Sought The South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District sent the following email on Tuesday, November 23, 2021: Replacement M & O Levy-“For” & “Against” Committees On the February 2022 ballot, registered South Whidbey voters will be asked to consider funding...
The Port of Coupeville has passed an industrial development tax levy that will tax assessed property values at 45 cents per thousand. The expectation is that the tax will generate approximately $1.25 million the first year. Commissioner David Day said “This money has to be spent on designated projects. It’s...
Patrick Kennedy successfully ran against Mike Seraphinoff for the vacant district 3 seat on the Port of Coupeville Board of Commissioners. In a statement, he said he would “earn your trust as a steward of our heritage sites and, as importantly, through activities to promote the economic well-being of our...
Former Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson (D-Clinton) wrote a letter to the editor in response to a recent article about a levy proposal put forward by the South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District. The letter was published on Saturday, November 6. They Said It Former Commissioner Helen Price Johnson:...
