OAK HARBOR: Fence code to be reviewed by city council after mayor’s violation

Sam Fletcher reports from the Oak Harbor City Council meeting of Tue., Dec. 17, 2024 for the Whidbey News-Times.

After Oak Harbor Mayor Ronnie Wright received a notice of violation for building a fence over a foot above city code limits, he said he took immediate steps to fix the problem.

Now that fixing the fence has been delayed to March and the code is set to be reviewed by the city council this month, Wright’s neighbor feels the mayor is abusing his power by changing the code as opposed to fixing his fence. Destry McKenzie complained about the issue once again at a recent council meeting.

City Administrator Sabrina Combs said that the city followed a normal code compliance process.