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The Island County Democrats publish a monthly newsletter, which we are posting here. We believe that the statements made by the leadership of each party is of general public interest, particularly as we enter an election year. Message from ICD 2nd Vice-Chair, Matthew Colston Breaking Points Written By: Matthew Colston...

Peggy Wendel reports: Two Camano Island childcare providers are among the recipients federal American Rescue Plan dollars from Island County. In all, the county was awarded $16.5 million. Of that, the county commissioners allocated about $9.5 million to affordable housing or infrastructure. Habitat for Humanity received $250,000 for its critical home repair...

Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair (D-Camano Island) sent this email from her campaign email account on Sat., Jan. 22, 2022: Dear Allen — It’s been a little over 3 years since you helped elect me as your Island County Commissioner for District 3.  It has been an honor to serve...

Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson (R-Oak Harbor) sent this information via email on Fri., Jan. 21, 2022: Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Click here to...

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent out this newsletter on Jan. 21, 2022. Hello everyone!  This is my county update for the week ending January 21, 2022. On Tuesday, the Board of Island County Commissioners held public comment on the proposal to adopt a 1/10th of 1% sales tax...

Island County Commissioners Jill Johnson, Melanie Bacon, and Janet St. Clair, and candidates Rick Hannold and Tim Hazelo Jessie Stensland reports that following public testimony, the Island County Commissioners have decided to delay any decision concerning the implementation of an affordable housing sales tax until March 22. “Last fall, the...

Island County issued the following press release via email on Jan. 19, 2022. Island County, Washington – January 12, 2022 Island County accepting applications for Port of Mabana’s Commissioner Position 1 vacancy The Board of Island County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking individuals interested in representing Position 1 on the Port...

The following article about Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon appeared in The Crab Cracker, issue 317 (Jan. 14-27, 2022): Melanie Bacon, chair for the Island County Board of Commissioners for 2022, will represent all of Washington state’s 39 counties on a task force formed to improve the response to, and...

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent out this newsletter on Jan. 14, 2022. Hello everyone, In my second GovDelivery of 2022, I want to give you the highlights of my second week as chair of the Board of Island County Commissioners. This is important work! Please consider serving! COMMITTEE...

Kira Erickson reports that Island County COVID response manager Don Mason presented some “harrowing” information to the Island County Commissioners. As much as 2% of people who contract Omicron are likely to experience serious cases. The current surge in COVID cases could bring the number of deaths in Island County...