The Voter Interests Project

Oak Harbor City Council - Meeting
2022-03-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oak Harbor City Council Chambers, 865 SE Barrington Dr, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277, United States
The regularly-scheduled meeting of the Oak Harbor City Council for the first Tuesday of March 2022.The agenda for the meeting can be found at this link and the full meeting packet can be found at this link.
Topics of interest include: a presentation on Transit operations by Island Transit; a continued public hearing on an ordinance to amend the city’s 2021-2022 biennial budget with new funding to support the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and an updated wage and salary schedule; and a public hearing on updates to the comprehensive plan and capital improvements plan.

Island County Board of Commissioners - Work Session
2022-03-02 09:00 - 14:30 | Island County Commisssioners Hearing Room, 1 NE 6th St, Coupeville, WA, 98239, United States
The Board of County Commissioners meets in Work Session routinely on the first three Wednesdays of each month (unless otherwise scheduled). Work sessions are public meetings which provide an opportunity in an informal workshop format for the Board to review in detail ongoing issues with individual departments and elected officials. This time also is used for the Board to meet with other agencies, committees and groups to discuss specific topics of mutual interest. Items are typically first reviewed at Work Session before being scheduled on the agenda for the Board’s regular business meetings held on Tuesdays.
The agenda for the work session can be found at this link.
Topics of interest include: discussions about the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for affordable housing and other purposes, led by budget manager Doug Martin; the 2021 Conservation Futures Annual Project Report presented by Public Health Director Keith Higman and Dept. of Natural Resources Manager Jennifer Johnson; discussion of proposed changes to the Island County Code regarding accessory dwelling units as part of the Housing Element implementation, led by Planning Detective Mary Engle; and updates from the board staff, including a discussion of the situation at WhidbeyHealth and appointments to various county boards and committees.

Langley City Council - Meeting
2022-03-07 17:00 - 19:30 | Langley City Hall, 112 Second St, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
The regularly-scheduled meeting of the Langley City Council for the first Monday of March 2022. The agenda for the meeting can be found at this link.
Topics of interest include: two resolutions to adopt new procedures within the Finance Department; an ordinance for uniform policies for citizen commissions; a resolution for the council’s 2022 work plan; further discussion of the change of the council’s regular meeting time; a recommendation from the Dismantling Systemic Racism to remove the “totem” poles at Seawall Park due to cultural appropriation (and to apologize for having put them up); a moratorium on permit applications for new multi-family developments that do not have at least 80% of the units dedicated to affordable housing; and a discussion of the order of agenda items under the heading of New Business led by Gail Fleming.

Island County Board of Commissioners - Meeting
2022-03-08 10:00 - 12:00 | WA
The Board of Island County Commissioners meet in regular open session the first four Tuesdays of every month at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday meetings are televised via a videoconferencing link to Island County’s Camano Administrative Building, 121 N. East Camano Drive south of Camano Plaza and Camaloch Golf Course. A public comment period is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on the first four Tuesdays of each month. The agenda for the meeting can be found at this link.

Port of South Whidbey - Board Meeting
2022-03-08 16:15 - 18:15 | Online Event
The regularly-scheduled meeting of the Port of Coupeville’s board of commissioners for March 2022. The agenda for the meeting can be found at this link.

Cemetery District One (Maple Leaf Cemetery) - Commissioners Meeting
2022-03-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Maple Leaf Cemetery, 1961 NE 16th Ave, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277, United States
The regularly-scheduled meeting of the Cemetery Distict One’s board of commissioners for March 2022.

Coupeville Town Council - Meeting
2022-03-08 18:30 - 20:30 | WA
The regularly-scheduled meeting of the Coupeville Town Council for the second Tuesday of March 2022.The agenda for the meeting can be found at this link and the full meeting packet can be found at this link.
Topics of interest include: a public hearing and vote on ordinance 771, which would allow the Town to grant adjustments to water bills for customers who have “experienced a leak and have repaired the same”; adoption of the draft Shoreline Master Plan update; approve a Sea Level Rise Assessment Grant from the state Department of Ecology to “hire a qualified consultant to review existing sea level rise resources and lead the vulnerability assessment”; and a discussion of enforcement of the Town’s Sewer Code requiring residents to hook up to the town’s sewer system within six months of a sewer main being installed in front of their property.

North Whidbey Fire and Rescue District - Board Meeting
2022-03-08 18:30 - 20:30 | North Whidbey Fire Station 25, 2770 Heller Rd, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277, United States
The regularly-scheduled meeting of the North Whidbey Fire and Rescue District’s board of commissioners for March 2022. The agenda for the meeting can be found at this link.

Island County Board of Commissioners - Work Session
2022-03-09 09:00 - 11:30 | WA
The Board of County Commissioners meets in Work Session routinely on the first three Wednesdays of each month (unless otherwise scheduled). Work sessions are public meetings which provide an opportunity in an informal workshop format for the Board to review in detail ongoing issues with individual departments and elected officials. This time also is used for the Board to meet with other agencies, committees and groups to discuss specific topics of mutual interest. Items are typically first reviewed at Work Session before being scheduled on the agenda for the Board’s regular business meetings held on Tuesdays. The agenda for this work session can be found at this link.
Topics of interest include: an update on the status of the mask mandate by HR Director Catherine Reid; a discussion, led by Planning Director Mary Engle, of draft code changes to the Island County Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units as part of the implementation of the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan; a discussion, led by Human Services Director Lynda Austin, of a framework for the use of additional sales tax revenues for affordable house, should the Commissioners implement the .1% sales tax under HB 1590.

Port of Coupeville - Board Meeting
2022-03-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
The regularly-scheduled meeting of the Port of Coupeville’s board of commissioners for the second Wednesday of March 2022. The agenda for the meeting can be found at this link.

South Whidbey School District - Workshop
2022-03-09 18:30 - 20:30 | South Whidbey Elementary School Community Board Room, 5380 Maxwelton Road, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
The regularly-scheduled workshop meeting of the South Whidbey School District’s board of directors for March 2022. The agenda for the meeting can be found at this link.
Topics of discussion will include: a review of the district’s goals; a new policy accommodating students with seizure disorders or epilepsy, and a proposed new policy for an infection control program.

Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue District - Board Meeting
2022-03-10 17:00 - 19:00 | CWIFR Headquarters, 1164 Race Rd, Coupeville, WA, 98239, United States
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners is held at 5:00 pm on the second Thursday of the month at CWIFR Headquarters which is located at 1164 Race Road in Coupeville, WA.
The agenda for the board of fire commissioners’ regular meeting is posted on the Monday before the meeting held on the second Thursday of the month. The agenda for this meeting can be found at this link.

South Whidbey Fire/EMS - Board Meeting
2022-03-10 17:30 - 19:30 | SWFE Station 36 (Bayview), 5579 Bayview Road, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
The regularly-scheduled meeting of the South Whidbey Fire/EMS District’s board of commissioners for March 2022 has been moved up to Tuesday due to the Veterans Day holiday. The agenda for the meeting can be found at this link.

Camano Island Fire and Rescue District - Board Meeting
2022-03-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Camano Fire Administration Office, 811 N Sunrise Blvd, Camano Island, WA, 98282, United States
** MEETINGS ARE VIRTUAL UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE **
The Board of Fire Commissioners meet twice a month with the District Fire Chief to manage the affairs of the Fire District. These meetings are open to the public. They are held Mondays at 4:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Meetings are held at the Fire Administration office, 811 N. Sunrise Blvd., Camano Island, unless otherwise noted. (This meeting, normally scheduled for Jan. 10, has been moved to Jan. 11 due to a scheduling conflict.)
The agenda for this meeting can be found at this link.

Oak Harbor School District - Board Meeting
2022-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Oak Harbor School District Administrative Services Building Board Room, 350 S. Oak Harbor St, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277, United States
The regularly-scheduled meeting of the Oak Harbor School District’s board of directors for the second Monday of March 2022. The agenda for the meeting can be found at this link.
Topics of interest include: approval of the contract for new superintendent Michelle Kuss-Cybula; a report from Oak Harbor Intermediate School administration; an update on K-4 literacy; a legislative update from the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA); and an Affirmative Action report.

Island County Board of Commissioners - Meeting
2022-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 | WA
The Board of Island County Commissioners meet in regular open session the first four Tuesdays of every month at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday meetings are televised via a videoconferencing link to Island County’s Camano Administrative Building, 121 N. East Camano Drive south of Camano Plaza and Camaloch Golf Course. A public comment period is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on the first four Tuesdays of each month. The agenda for this meeting can be found at this link.
Topics of interest include: appointment of volunteers to three positions on the Board of Equalization; a public hearing on an application to build new roads in the county’s right-of-way to serve new development in Whispering Firs (near Freeland); and a public hearing on a new community septic system in the Maple Grove area of Camano Island.

Island County Board of Health
2022-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 | WA
The Island County Board of Health, established for the purpose of supervising all matters pertaining to the preservation of life and health of the people of Island County, consists of five members including: the three members of the Board of Island County Commissioners; the mayor of the City of Oak Harbor and one Whidbey General Hospital District Commissioner. The Commanding Officer of the Oak Harbor Naval Hospital serves as an ex-officio member. The terms of all members are set out to run concurrent with the terms of office of the position to which they are elected, or term of command. Regular meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room, or as may be determined by the Board of Health.
The agenda for the meeting can be found at this link.
Topics of interest include: a COVID update from Health Officer Dr. Howard Leibrand; a discussion led by Human Services Director Lynne Austin on SHB 1590, relating to school enrollment stabilization funding to address enrollment declines due to COVID-19; an update from WhidbeyHealth; nominations of volunteers to serve on the Community Health Advisory Board; and discussion of a timeline to update the Island County Code provisions relating to the Community Health Advisory Board led by Public Health Director Keith Higman.

Stanwood-Camano School District - Board Meeting
2022-03-15 18:00 | Stanwood-Camano School District Administration and Resource Center Board Room, 26290 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA, 98282, United States
The regularly-scheduled meeting of the Stanwood-Camano School District’s board of commissioners for the first Tuesday of March 2022. The agenda for the meeting can be found at this link.
Topics of interest include: the quarterly Equity Update from Maurene Stanton, Executive Director of Human Resources and Equity; an update on the Capital Facilities Plan from Liz Jamieson, Capital Projects Director, first readings of three policy proposals (retiring policy 5405 Emergency Leave, revising 6220 Bid or Request for Proposal Requirements, and new policy 6212 Charge Cards); and WIAA proposed amendments.

Oak Harbor City Council - Meeting
2022-03-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Oak Harbor City Council Chambers, 865 SE Barrington Dr, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277, United States
The regularly-scheduled meeting of the Oak Harbor City Council for the third Tuesday of March 2022. The agenda for the meeting can be found at this link and the full meeting packet can be found at this link.
Topics of interest include: a public hearing on Ordinance 1946, amending the comprehensive plan and the capital improvements plan; a public hearing on Ordinance 1944, amending the 2021-2022 biennial budget; discussion of design options for the Fakkema Access Project (including an alternative proposed by the U-Haul project developer); a presentation from Public Works on repairing sanitary sewers on the east side of the City; a vote on Resolution 22-01 amending schedule D (Marina fees) of the Master Fee Schedule (to increase Marina fees by 3%); and discussion of the Kirkendall Annexation request (for two lots on Swantown Road to be annexed into the city).

Island County Board of Commissioners - Work Session
2022-03-16 09:00 - 12:00 | WA
The Board of County Commissioners meets in Work Session routinely on the first three Wednesdays of each month (unless otherwise scheduled). Work sessions are public meetings which provide an opportunity in an informal workshop format for the Board to review in detail ongoing issues with individual departments and elected officials. This time also is used for the Board to meet with other agencies, committees and groups to discuss specific topics of mutual interest. Items are typically first reviewed at Work Session before being scheduled on the agenda for the Board’s regular business meetings held on Tuesdays. The agenda for this work session can be found at this link.
Topics of interest include:

Public Works Director Connie Bowers leading discussions on amendments to the transportation improvement and clean water utility plans; and various projects and plans relating to English Boom Park (on Camano Island), Freeland Park, and Woodland Beach Road (on Camano Island).
Treasurer Wanda Grone presenting the February treasurer’s report.
Budget Manager Doug Martin leading discussions on the use of Rural County Economic Development Fund (RCEDF) money for projects in Oak Harbor and Coupeville, and a follow up on the action plan to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for affordable housing.
Updates on cybersecurity from the General Services Administration.

South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District - Board Meeting
2022-03-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
The regularly-scheduled meeting of the South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District’s board of commissioners for March 2022. The agenda for the meeting can be found at this link.

South Whidbey School District - Special Meeting (Board and Superintendent Q&A)
2022-03-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Online Event
A special meeting for the public to ask questions of the superintendent and board of directors. The agenda for the meeting can be found at this link.

Whidbey Island Public Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth) - Board Meeting
2022-03-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Online Event
The regularly-scheduled meeting of the WhidbeyHealth/Whidbey Island Public Hospital District’s board of directors for March 2022. The agenda for the meeting can be found at this link.

Langley City Council - Meeting
2022-03-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Langley City Hall, 112 Second St, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
The regularly-scheduled meeting of the Langley City Council for the third Monday of March 2022. The agenda for the meeting can be found at this link.
Topics of interest include: votes on ordinances to set uniform policies for citizen commissions and to adjust the council’s meeting start time; an update on the building permit moratorium from Councilmember Rhonda Salerno; a presentation on the Coles Valley planned unit development; a presentation on service improvement options from Island Transit; a presentation from the Climate Crisis Action Committee; a proposal from Councilmember Harolynne Bobis to establish a $20 per hour minimum wage for all full-time permanent city staff; and a request by Mayor Scott Chaplin for feedback on his proposal to hire consultants to assist in applying for state and federal grant money and other tasks.

Island County Board of Commissioners - Meeting
2022-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 | WA
The Board of Island County Commissioners meet in regular open session the first four Tuesdays of every month at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday meetings are televised via a videoconferencing link to Island County’s Camano Administrative Building, 121 N. East Camano Drive south of Camano Plaza and Camaloch Golf Course. A public comment period is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on the first four Tuesdays of each month. The agenda for this meeting can be found at this link.
Topics of interest include: the continuation of the public hearing on adding 0.1% to the sales tax to be used for affordable housing and related services.

Island County Board of Commissioners - Roundtable
2022-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 | WA
The Board of Island County Commissioners meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 2:00 p.m. for Roundtable discussion with Elected County Officials and Appointed Department Heads.

Coupeville Town Council - Meeting
2022-03-22 18:30 - 20:30 | WA
The regularly-scheduled meeting of the Coupeville Town Council for the fourth Tuesday of March 2022. The agenda for the meeting can be found at this link and the full meeting packet can be found at this link.
Topics of interest include: a presentation by the Executive Director of Island Transit, Todd Morrow; approval of an ordinance to adopt revisions to the Shoreline Master Program and Critical Areas Regulations; and the approval of a cabaret license for the Tyee Restaurant & Hotel.

North Whidbey Pool, Park, and Recreation District - Board Meeting
2022-03-22 18:30 - 20:30 | John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool, 85 SE Jerome St, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277, United States
The regularly-scheduled meeting of the North Whidbey Pool, Park, and Recreation District’s board of commissioners for March 2022. The agenda for the meeting can be found at this link.
Topics of interest include: the Master Swim Program; and the formation of a committee to explore a partnership with the City of Oak Harbor.

Island County Council of Governments
2022-03-23 09:00 - 11:00 | WA
The Council of Governments is governed by an eight-member board made up of the three county commissioners, the mayors from Oak Harbor, Coupeville and Langley and one port commissioner from the Coupeville and South Whidbey port districts. Each member of the joint board may designate an alternate to act in the member’s absence, who need not be an elected official. A chair and vice-chair shall be elected in March of each year. Regular meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of every month at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commissioners Hearing Room. The agenda for this meeting can be found at this link.
Topics of interest include: a presentation on Cyber Security and Phishing; an appointment to the Salmon Recovery Technical & Citizen Committee; and a discussion of a draft letter from the Council of Governments on the ongoing ferry situation.

Oak Harbor City Council - Workshop
2022-03-23 14:00 - 18:00 | Oak Harbor City Council Chambers, 865 SE Barrington Dr, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277, United States
The regularly-scheduled workshop session of the Oak Harbor City Council for March 2022. The agenda for the meeting can be found at this link and the full meeting packet can be found at this link.
Workshop sessions are generally briefing sessions with city staff.
Topics of interest include: an update by Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair on the City’s participation in the Island County Broadband Action Team; a vote to sign a professional services agreement with a consultant to conduct a study on utility rates; an update on an agreement with the City of Anacortes to install fiber optic cables for broadband internet service from Sharpe’s Corner to the Deception Pass Bridge; a proposed ordinance to modify the municipal code relating to site-specific rezones; a discussion on allocating $6.585M the City will receive from the federal government under the American Rescue Plan Act to various projects; an update on the Harbor Heights Sports Complex; and the first part of a training series on City finances.
