WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: When the Oak Harbor mayor’s recent raise, over doubling his salary, came as a surprise to some city council members, they questioned the ethics and lack of transparency of the process. At Tuesday’s meeting, several council members apologized for calling volunteers into question and not doing more research.
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Langley Finance Director Wanda Grone wrote that she has announced her retirement from the city effective Oct. 31
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Coupeville residents and businesses might get more time to prepare for commercials, TV shows, photo shoots, major motion pictures and smaller, independent films being shot in town.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Aug. 16, 2024.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: In a 6-1 vote, the Oak Harbor council passed an ordinance that will loosen the restrictions on trading park land.
Ron Muzzall (R-Oak Harbor), running for re-election as the State Senator from the 10th Legislative District, sent an invitation to a fundraising event to supporters on Sat., Aug. 10, 2024.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Aug. 9, 2024.
THE WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES REPORTS: Oak Harbor staff are currently incorporating city council feedback for a budget proposal for the city’s projects as part of the 2025-2026 budgeting process to be finalized and approved in November.
