Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., May 31, 2024.
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The South Whidbey Record reports: The South Whidbey School District is in the process of searching for a superintendent to replace Josephine Moccia.
The Whidbey News-Times reports: The Coupeville School Board unanimously approved the introduction of the district’s first transitional kindergarten program at no cost for families during a meeting on Thursday.
The Whidbey News-Times reports: The Island County Republican Party held a rally in support of Donald Trump just two hours after the verdict was announced in Trump’s “hush money” trial.
The Whidbey News-Times reports: With or without a grant from Island County, it appears that the show will go on for the 4th of July firework displays planned across Whidbey Island.
The Whidbey News-Times reports: North Whidbey Pool, Parks and Recreation District has found two new commissioners.
The Whidbey News-Times reports: With a unanimous vote among the four participating council members, Oak Harbor repealed the resolution for a metropolitan park district to appear on the primary ballot. The Island County commissioners also repealed the resolution as part of the consent agenda with little discussion.
The Whidbey News-Times reports: Though the Tuesday council meeting did not involve a formal vote, the town of Coupeville plans to use real wood to pave the Front Street Boardwalk and to keep the parking spots on Main Street, building a sidewalk and wall next to the Haller House property.