District 3 Virtual Town Hall: Thursday, April 24 4-5:30 pm Building Healthy Communities Understanding impacts of changes to our federal programs Join Island County Health and Human Services and community partners to explore the role federal programs play in supporting healthy communities in Island County. You will learn about the...
I spent the day in Olympia working closely with colleagues from Kitsap (Oran Root) and San Juan (Justin Paulsen) Counties to advocate for our WSDOT ferry system. (Missing our fearless leader from Vashon Island – Amy Drayer) The challenges facing our ferries include replacement of an aging fleet; lowering emissions...
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Apr. 4, 2025.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County planners are proposing solutions that would make significant changes in land use rules in order to increase housing availability on the island.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Mar. 28, 2025.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County government is finally embracing drone technology, although one commissioner has concerns about the potential of government snooping on citizens.
Yesterday I joined community residents to attend Rep. Clyde Shaver’s Town Hall. He spoke of the budget challenges in Olympia, his work for veterans, workers, clean energy and efforts to address the behavioral health crisis in our state. He also introduced possible solutions for the cabins at Cama Beach State...
Began the day with an inspiring ribbon cutting for the new library in Langley. I could not be more appreciative of Sno-Isle Libraries and the wonderful staff and leadership who make sure our libraries are not just places to read but are the gathering places of our communities. Mayor Horstman...
