OAK HARBOR CITY COUNCIL: Plumlee announces intentions (ANDY PLUMLEE)
Oak Harbor businessman Andy Plumlee, owner of the candy shop Popsies, posted the following in the Whidbey Island Community group on Facebook on Apr. 27, 2023.
Dear Oak Harbor Community,
After much consideration, I am thrilled to formally announce my intention to run for Oak Harbor City Council. Additionally I will apply for appointment to the council’s currently vacant seat.
Since moving here nearly 9 years ago, I have been deeply committed to serving my fellow citizens and working towards a better future for all of us.
As a small business owner, Chamber of Commerce board member, and City of Oak Harbor Planning Commissioner, I have gained valuable experience and insights into the needs and aspirations of our community. I will use all the skills and knowledge I have obtained to help shape the future of our great city.
My campaign slogan is “Moving Oak Harbor Forward Together.” I believe we can achieve great things when we come together as a community. Whether it’s improving our infrastructure, promoting economic growth (especially small and locally owned business), or making our neighborhoods safer, we only make progress by working together towards common goals.
If elected to City Council, I will listen to your concerns, be accountable to you, and work tirelessly to make Oak Harbor a better place to live, work, and raise a family.
Please join me in this campaign, and let’s move Oak Harbor forward together!
[Ed. Note. Plumlee applied for the vacancy that resulted in Councilman Eric Marshall’s appointment in 2022, and lost to Councilman Bryan Stucky in 2021.]
On the Ballot in November 2023
| CITY OF OAK HARBOR |
| City Council: Four of five council positions are on the ballot. Position 1: Tara Hizon Councilwoman Hizon filed with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) to run for re-election. Position 2: Beth Munns Christopher Wiegenstein, a commissioner with the North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District, filed with the Public Disclosure Commission in April to run for a City Council seat, but did not specify which position. During Filing Week, he filed to run for this seat. Former mayoral candidate Patrick Harman and Andy Plumlee, who was not selected for the Position 4 vacancy, have also filed for this seat. Position 3: Eric Marshall. Councilman Marshall was appointed after the resignation of Jeff Mack. This election will be for the remainder of Mack’s full term, which ends Dec. 31, 2023, and the succeeding four-year full term, which ends Dec. 31, 2027. Position 4: Christopher Wiegenstein Councilman Wiegenstein was appointed after the resignation of Dan Evans. This election will be for the remainder of Evans’ full term, which ends Dec. 31, 2025. announced his intention to apply for vacancy and run for the council on Apr. 28, 2023. Three of the shortlisted applicants, Barbara Armes, John Chaszar, and Wismine D’Avilar, have filed to run for the seat. |
| Mayor: Bob Severns Mayor Severns announced that he will not run for another term. Craig Nurvic, Councilman Shane Hoffmire, Oak Harbor businessmen Ronnie Wright and Nick Green filed to run during Filing Week. |
