In a presentation to the Langley city council last week, Inge Morascini, the executive director for the Langley Chamber of Commerce said the spring crowds are placing unprecedented pressure on short-staffed small businesses, especially restaurants, who are having difficulty finding workers. Mayor Tim Callison agreed to her request to review...
A Consultant presented council members with a Housing Action Plan at the April 20 meeting. The Plan outlines a strategy for addressing affordable housing for years to come. Councilmember Jim Woessner commented that “This (Plan) goes to show we are 10 years behind the curve, folks.” Emily Gilbert has the...
The city of Langley is considering the sale of a 340 square foot oddly shaped piece of property the city owns down by the marina. A condition of the sale would involve a subsequent transfer of the property to the Port of South Whidbey. At the council meeting on Monday,...
Coupeville Town Council is considering partnering with the Whidbey Camano Land Trust (WCLT) to demolish a WW II-era concrete cistern that has not been used for 25 years. Mayor Molly Hughes advocated for taking advantage of WCLT’s willingness to contribute both money and staff for the project. WLCT proposes to...
Coupeville’s port commissioners are considering a port-specific tax that could bring in up to $7.5 million for capital improvements and repairs at its properties, by creating an industrial development district (IDD). The IDD would allow the port to levy funds without voter approval. Projects under consideration include seismic stabilization and...
A recent survey assessing South Whidbey’s interest in an aquatic center received over 1,700 responses. South Whidbey Parks Commissioner Matt Simms lauded the survey and touted the preliminary designs received from the district’s consulting team, saying “We want this facility to be sustainable.” Kira Erickson has the story in the...
Two South Whidbey Fire/EMS commissioner positions are on the ballot this year.
Whidbey News-Times reporter Emily Gilbert reports the Oak Harbor School Board members voted to select an interim superintendent to replace Superintendent Lance Gibbon. Board President John Diamond said this will prevent rushing a search for a permanent superintendent. On the Ballot in 2021 Director John Diamond (position 4) Director Erik...
