Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair (D-Camano Island) said she wants to continue working on issues like broadband access and climate change. Timothy Hazelo (R-Oak Harbor), her challenger, said he seeks a future with fewer social programs and more of an emphasis on public safety.
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The Republican Observer writes about the Advisory Votes on the Nov. 2022 ballot.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a newsletter to constituents on Fri., Oct. 14, 2022.
South Whidbey Port Commissioner Ed Halloran resigned Oct. 10 for personal health reasons.
During a meeting earlier this month, City Administrator Blaine Oborn presented a list of the city’s top 10 goals that council members had selected out of a total of 32 using a scoring system. However, instead of approving the top 10, council ultimately voted to make all 32 goals priorities.
The Oak Harbor school board approved a resolution to place a $121 million school bond measure on the February 2023 ballot.