SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Ed Halloran resigns from port board

Kira Erickson reports from the Port of South Whidbey’s board meeting of Oct. 11:

The Port of South Whidbey will soon be looking for a new commissioner.

Ed Halloran, who represents the Langley district, officially resigned from his role Oct. 10, citing personal health issues…

His fellow port commissioner, Curt Gordon… said a call for applicants to fill Halloran’s position will be forthcoming later this month or early next month. Whoever is appointed will have the option to run for election in 2023 for a four-year term that runs from 2024 to 2027.

They Said It

“I have enjoyed working at the Port immensely and feel that my time here was well-spent and productive,” Halloran wrote in his letter of resignation. “I have been engaged by the many challenging tasks and projects and will cherish the memories I have working on these with the Director, my fellow Commissioners, and support staff.”

Gordon said Halloran’s resignation came as a shock to him.

“He’s always been a phenomenal, level-headed addition to our commission,” Gordon said. “I appreciate him as a friend and also as a commissioner.”

Jack Ng, another port commissioner, said it would be tough to replace him.

“We’re going to miss the guy. He’s been an amazing port commissioner and he’s always been a supporter of our ideas and stuff,” Ng said. “It’s a sad day. It’s sad to hear that and I hope he does well.”