Covering these government agencies from Langley and South Whidbey Island.
Whidbey Island Public Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth) | South Whidbey Fire/EMS |
City of Langley | South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District |
South Whidbey School District | Port of South Whidbey |
LANGLEY: City creates transportation benefit district
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: With a unanimous vote, the Langley City Council decided this week to establish a transportation benefit district as a way to collect more revenue.
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WASHINGTON STATE: Governor-elect Ferguson visits Whidbey to talk about ferries, signals his commitment
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: In one of his first public events since being elected, Bob Ferguson looked towards Whidbey Island.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Superintendent Search – Finalist Candidates – Community Forum on Wednesday, January 15th
South Whidbey School District Superintendent Jo Moccia emailed a letter about the search for her successor.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Fire/EMS Board Meeting, Jan. 9
Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM.
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LANGLEY: City trims its commissions
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Two former citizen-led commissions in the city of Langley are officially on their way to being disbanded.
LANGLEY: Residents oppose new recycling program
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The convenience of curbside recycling pick-up could soon become a reality for Langley citizens. Not everyone is a fan, however.
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LANGLEY: Town mulls new district, sales tax
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The city of Langley is seeking another way to raise revenue in the wake of its critical financial situation.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: SAVE THE DATE!
SAVE THE DATE! February 19, 2025 (Wednesday) South Whidbey School Board invites you to a community forum to receive updates from the bond team and go through a gallery walk of the planned projects. This forum is open to the public. All are welcomed to attend.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Port to hike some moorage rates
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Long-term customers of the South Whidbey Harbor will soon see increases in the rates they pay to moor their boats.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Fairgrounds boundary line issue uncertain
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: For months, the Port of South Whidbey has been trying to solve the issue of what to do about the concession stands’ encroachment onto another public entity’s property. Up until recently, it was believed that they were partially located on land belonging to the South Whidbey School District.
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LANGLEY: Council approves changes to raft of commissions
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The Langley City Council recently approved some changes to its hefty list of citizen-led advisory commissions.
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LANGLEY: End of the road for Coles Valley PUD
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: A sizeable housing development within Langley city limits is no longer moving forward in its current form. Last week, applicants for the Coles Valley Planned Unit Development, or PUD, decided to withdraw their application for the city’s consideration.
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LANGLEY: City Council approves utility rate hikes
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: This week, the city council unanimously approved increases in utility rates for water, sewer and stormwater.
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LANGLEY: City finds mystery $1 million in coffers
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: In what may be an early Christmas present, a spare $1 million that was previously unaccounted for was recently found in Langley’s bank accounts.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: School board okays inclusion in port’s feasibility study
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: South Whidbey School Board officials gave Port of South Whidbey commissioners the green light last week to proceed with a study that will assess whether housing is possible on both of the public entities’ lands.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Campaign for pickleball courts welcomes donations
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Pickleball players are hoping to raise enough funds for a half-million-dollar project to build new publicly accessible courts on South Whidbey.
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LANGLEY: Voters support public safety sales tax
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Voters’ overwhelming approval of a public safety sales tax will help increase revenue for the city of Langley.
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LANGLEY: Citizens bemoan proposed utility rate increases
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Langley residents are facing utility rate increases on top of already big bills.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Voters renew South Whidbey school levies
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: A majority of voters have renewed their support for educational programs and upgrades to facilities and technology at South Whidbey Schools.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: SWSD Navigator Newsletter [Sep. 5, 2024]
Prior to every Board Meeting or Workshop, the South Whidbey School District posts a SWSD Navigator Newsletter on ParentSquare providing notice of School Board Meetings, what is happening in the District and updates in the schools.
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LANGLEY: Mayor emphasizes budget shortfall
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Langley is at a critical inflection point, Mayor Kennedy Horstman informed the city council this week.
LANGLEY: City Council to discuss utility rate hikes
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The Langley City Council plans to discuss raising utility rates at an upcoming meeting at 5:30 p.m. this Monday, Nov. 4.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: More about the 2024 SWSD Levies on our website [FB]
More information about the 2024 SWSD Levies is available on our website linked here: https://www.sw.wednet.edu/our-district/district-office/business-services/levies
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LANGLEY: City Council Agenda (Oct. 21, 2024)
The Langley City Council posted the agenda for their Oct. 21, 2024 meeting.
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ELECTIONS 2024: SOUTH WHIDBEY SCHOOL DISTRICT: Ballots are in the mail or have been received
Island County Ballots are in the mail or have been received. Many ballot drop off boxes around town in addition to USPS mail. More information on Island County Elections is available on their website linked here: https://www.islandcountywa.gov/423/Elections-Voter-Registration
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Parks and rec commissioners discuss pool’s ‘solar-ready’ design
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District officials are considering a different approach to installing solar power.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Soccer fans overload septic tank
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: A copious amount of Saturday soccer games and a multitude of spectators have put a strain on the South Whidbey Sports Complex’s septic system.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: School Board Agenda (Oct. 23, 2024)
The South Whidbey School District posted the agenda for their Wed., Oct. 23, 2024 board of directors meeting.
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LANGLEY: City Council eyes new place for Potential Growth Area
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: City of Langley officials are exploring options for the relocation of a Potential Growth Area.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Parks Commissioners Meeting Agenda (Oct. 16, 2024)
The South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District posted the agenda for their Oct. 16, 2024 board meeting.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: More information about the 2024 SWSD Levies [FB]
More information about the 2024 SWSD Levies is available on our website linked here: https://www.sw.wednet.edu/our-district/district-office/business-services/levies
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Port District Special Board Meeting Agenda (Oct. 9, 2024)
The Port of South Whidbey posted the agenda for their Oct. 9, 2024 special board meeting.
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LANGLEY: City Council Agenda (Oct. 7, 2024)
The Langley City Council posted the agenda for their Oct. 7, 2024 meeting.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: School Board Workshop Agenda [Oct. 9, 2024]
The South Whidbey School District posted the agenda for their Wed., Oct. 9, 2024 board of directors meeting.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Fire Commissioners Agenda (Oct. 10, 2024)
The South Whidbey Fire/EMS District posted the agenda for their Oct. 10, 2024 board meeting.
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LANGLEY: Budget talks continue with good news
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Things just got a little sunnier for the city of Langley’s budget, which has been under scrutiny since the city’s dire financial situation came to light.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Parks and rec nixes pool deck enhancement, decides deductible options
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District officials are considering scaling back some design elements to stay within the budget for a new aquatic recreation facility.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: More information about the 2024 SWSD Levies
More information about the 2024 SWSD Levies is available on our website linked here: https://www.sw.wednet.edu/our-district/district-office/business-services/levies
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Sep. 25, 2024 School Board Business Meeting [VIDEO]
Video recording of the South Whidbey School District board meeting of Sep. 25, 2024.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Fire Commissioners Meeting Agenda for Sep. 12, 2024
The South Whidbey Fire/EMS District posted the agenda for their Sep. 12, 2024 board meeting.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: School Board Workshop Agenda [Sep. 11, 2024]
The South Whidbey School District posted the agenda for their Wed., Sep. 11, 2024 board of directors meeting.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Port District Board Meeting Agenda for Sep. 10, 2024
The Port of South Whidbey posted the agenda for their Sep. 10, 2024 board meeting.
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LANGLEY: City Council resumes budget talks
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: City officials are learning more about Langley’s budget, and where things went astray financially.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: SWSD Navigator Newsletter [Sep. 5, 2024]
Prior to every Board Meeting or Workshop, the South Whidbey School District posts a SWSD Navigator Newsletter on ParentSquare providing notice of School Board Meetings, what is happening in the District and updates in the schools.
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LANGLEY: ALERT program seeks more volunteers
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: A community-led emergency preparedness group in the Village by the Sea is searching for more volunteers.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: School Board votes to extend budget
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: During a meeting on Wednesday, the South Whidbey School District Board of Directors voted to petition the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to allow the district to increase the expenditures for the 2023-24 school year by $550,000.
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ISLAND COUNTY: County remembers Langley road project
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: A South Whidbey road project that got swept under the rug is at last receiving some attention. Construction is expected to begin next year on the Edgecliff Drive Outfall Project, a partnership between Island County and the city of Langley.
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LANGLEY: Grone leaves as finance director
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Langley Finance Director Wanda Grone wrote that she has announced her retirement from the city effective Oct. 31
SOUTH WHIDBEY: School District approves budget
THE SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD REPORTS: The South Whidbey School Board recently approved the budget for the 2024-25 school year, authorizing the district to spend up to $22.4 million and to eliminate band for fifth graders and some staffing positions through attrition.
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LANGLEY: City Council resumes short-term housing discussion
THE SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD REPORTS: With little fanfare, the Langley City Council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance limiting short-term rentals in the Village by the Sea.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Fire Commissioners Meeting Agenda for Aug. 8, 2024
The South Whidbey Fire/EMS District posted the agenda for their Aug. 8, 2024 board meeting.
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LANGLEY: City Council Meeting Agenda for Aug. 5, 2024
The Langley City Council posted the agenda for their Aug. 5, 2024 meeting.
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LANGLEY: City Council seeks volunteers
The Langley City Council is seeking volunteers to serve on two committees to prepare arguments in favor of or in opposition to their public safety sales tax ballot measure.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: School Board Agenda [June 26, 2024]
The South Whidbey School District posted the agenda for their Wed., June 26, 2024 board of directors meeting.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: SWSD Navigator Newsletter [June 20, 2024]
Prior to every Board Meeting or Workshop, the South Whidbey School District posts a SWSD Navigator Newsletter on ParentSquare providing notice of School Board Meetings, what is happening in the District and updates in the schools.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Progressives launch effort to block popular parental rights education law
Liv Finne, the director of the Center for Education at the Washington Policy Center, wrote a blog article about the American Civil Liberties Union’s lawsuit to block the “Parental Bill of Rights” law, which the South Whidbey School District has joined as a co-plaintiff.
LANGLEY: Juneteenth is a call to action
Langley Mayor Kennedy Horstman wrote an opinion piece on the Juneteenth holiday
SOUTH WHIDBEY: School District joins lawsuit over parents’ rights law
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The South Whidbey School District joined an ACLU lawsuit against the state which argues that the “Parents’ Bill of Rights” violates the state constitution because it doesn’t disclose contradictions with existing laws.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Fire levy lid lift in August
The South Whidbey Fire/EMS District posted about their fire levy lid lift ballot measure on their Facebook page on Tue., June 13, 2024.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: June 12, 2024 School Board Workshop [VIDEO]
Video recording of the South Whidbey School District board workshop of June 12, 2024.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Port District Board Meeting Agenda for June 11, 2024
The Port of South Whidbey posted the agenda for their June 11, 2024 board meeting.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: SWSD Navigator Newsletter [June 7, 2024]
Prior to every Board Meeting or Workshop, the South Whidbey School District posts a SWSD Navigator Newsletter on ParentSquare providing notice of School Board Meetings, what is happening in the District and updates in the schools.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Survey asks about superintendent search
The South Whidbey Record reports: The South Whidbey School District is in the process of searching for a superintendent to replace Josephine Moccia.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Foundation work to commence on food booths
The South Whidbey Record reports: Port of South Whidbey officials have agreed on a temporary fix to repair food booths just in time for the upcoming fair.
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LANGLEY: Infrastructure contract passed after debate
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The Langley Infrastructure Project (LIP) entered its next phase with the city council’s approval of a contract Monday night. But it was not a unanimous decision, and the hour-long discussion turned contentious.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Mar. 27, 2024 School Board Business Meeting [VIDEO]
Video recording of the South Whidbey School District board meeting of Mar. 27, 2024.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: School leadership changes in store (SWR)
Changes are ahead for South Whidbey School District leadership with the assistant superintendent retiring this year and the superintendent retiring next year.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Open House on Sat., Apr. 13
The South Whidbey Fire/EMS District invited the public to a Spring into Safety Open House to be held on Sat., Apr. 13, 2024.
LANGLEY: City of Langley’s general fund in peril (SWR)
During a city council meeting this week, Mayor Kennedy Horstman said the city’s financial position is “not fine” and that there is a likelihood an interfund loan will be needed prior to the end of the first quarter, which is approaching soon.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: New electric school bus unveiled
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The South Whidbey School District has received an electric school bus through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Program Rebate that the district applied to in 2022.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Seeking volunteers for pro/con committees
The South Whidbey Fire/EMS District issued a call for volunteers for the Pro and Con Committees for their Aug. 2024 levy lid lift ballot measure.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Board of Fire Commissioners passes fire levy lid lift resolution (SWFE)
The South Whidbey Fire/EMS District issued a press release on Mar. 19, 2024 announcing their fire levy lid lift ballot measure, which will appear on the Aug. 6, 2024 primary election ballot.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Draft Agenda for regular meeting Tuesday 3/12/24 at 4:00 pm (PoSW)
The Port of South Whidbey posted the agenda for their Mar. 12, 2024 board meeting.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Langley mulls committee changes (SWR)
With a dozen citizen-led boards and commissions, the city of Langley is contemplating the possibility of slimming down.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Board of Fire Commissioners to meet on fire levy resolution (SWFE)
The South Whidbey Fire/EMS District issued a press release on Feb. 28, 2024 to invite the public to a meeting on a potential fire levy lid lift.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: New details, concerns emerge about fairgrounds housing (SWR)
The Port of South Whidbey recently unveiled an updated conceptual plan for “workforce” housing, which foresees units built on top of new concession stands on the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.
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LANGLEY: Council mulls future of East Langley (SWR)
As utility connections are slated to increase in East Langley with the expansion of a major infrastructure project, the city council is considering how to balance concerns about the environment with goals for affordable housing.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Letter: Fire/EMS levy: Help plan for island’s safety (NICK WALSH/EH)
South Whidbey Fire/EMS Chief Nick Walsh wrote a letter to the editor about a potential fire levy lid lift ballot measure.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Sound Off: Gaza conflict shouldn’t divide Whidbey community (JOE GREENHERON/WNT)
South Whidbey School District Director Joe Greenheron wrote a Sound Off column for the South Whidbey Record hoping to bring people together over the conflict in Gaza.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Rescheduled! Comp Scheme Open House Thu 2/15/24 (PoSW)
The Port of South Whidbey announced a new date for their Comprehensive Scheme Open House.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Port District Board Meeting Agenda for Dec. 12, 2023 (PoSW)
The Port of South Whidbey posted the agenda for their Dec. 12, 2023 board meeting.
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LANGLEY: Special City Council Agenda, Mon. Dec. 11, 2023 (CoL)
The Langley City Council posted the agenda for their Dec. 11, 2023 special meeting.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Sound Off: A little fairgrounds history from a port perspective (CURT GORDON/SWR)
Port Commissioner Curt Gordon wrote a Sound Off column for the South Whidbey Record outlining the Port’s acquisition and management of the county fairgrounds.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Election results as of Nov. 9 (VIP)
Election results for South Whidbey offices and measures as of Nov. 9, 2023. Data comes from the Secretary of State’s website.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Election night results (VIP)
Election night results for South Whidbey offices and measures. Data comes from the Secretary of State’s website.
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LANGLEY: In Our Opinion: Gill, Cyr, and Carlson are best (SWR)
The South Whidbey Record endorsed Thomas Gill, Craig Cyr, and Chris Carlson in the Langley municipal elections.
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LANGLEY: Letter: Mayor’s action was impulsive, inappropriate (PETER MORTON/SWR)
Former Langley City Councilman Peter Morton wrote a letter to the editor castigating Mayor Scott Chaplin and endorsing his opponent, Craig Cyr.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: In Our Opinion: A pool would be nice, but safe schools are vital (SWR)
The South Whidbey Record published an editorial recommending voters approve the school bond measure, if not both that and the pool bond measure.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: School officials are misleading voters about the real cost of proposed school construction bonds (LIV FINNE/WPC)
At next month’s election, administrators at seven school districts are asking local voters to pass more school bond debt.
In 2020 a number of school districts made a similar request, but administrators hid the true cost of what they were proposing. It appears to be happening again.
WHIDBEY ISLAND: Letter: League asks for questions for candidate forums (CARLA GRAU-EGERTON/WNT)
Carla Grau-Egerton, forum committee chair for the League of Women Voters Whidbey Island, is seeking questions for their upcoming forums.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Sound Off: School bond is only way to update buildings (JO MOCCIA/SWR)
South Whidbey School District Superintendent Jo Moccia wrote a Sound Off column for the South Whidbey Record in response to former School Director Jim Adsley’s column opposing the district’s November 2023 bond ballot measure.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Sound Off: We cannot afford school bond (JIM ADSLEY/SWR)
Former South Whidbey School District Director Jim Adsley wrote a Sound Off column for the South Whidbey Record opposing the district’s November 2023 bond ballot measure.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: South Whidbey Aquatic Center – Pool Design Open House (SWPRD)
The South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District is hosting two open houses to discuss the designs for the proposed South Whidbey Aquatic Center.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Sound Off: Port should prioritize fair over private business (HELEN PRICE JOHNSON/WNT)
Former Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson wrote a Sound Off column for the Whidbey News-Times criticizing the Port of South Whidbey’s management of the Fairgrounds.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Sound Off: School bond is an investment in student safety (JOE GREENHERON/WNT)
South Whidbey School District Director Joe Greenheron wrote a Sound Off column for the South Whidbey Record urging voters to support the district’s bond measure in November.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Aquatic Center Bond – “For” and “Against” Committees (SWPRD)
The South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District is recruiting committees to write the “for” and “against” statements for their Nov. 2023 bond measure.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Filing Week 2023
The Voter Interests Project tracks the candidate filings for offices in Island County for the November 2023 elections. Updated daily.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Whidbey Island Fair in jeopardy of cancellation (WW)
The Whidbey Island Fair could potentially be cancelled should the Island County Fair Association, which puts on the fair, and the Port of South Whidbey, which owns the fairgrounds property, fail to come to terms on a lease agreement within the next few days.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Campaign finance reports, May 10, 2023
Campaign finance reports for Island County candidates in 2023, updated May 10, 2023.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Offices on the Ballot (Updated May 7)
Below is a list of the Island County elected officials whose positions are on the ballot in 2023.
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