Board of Island County Commissioners
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Oct. 18, 2024.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Despite their differences, twelve candidates seeking to become the next state and federal representatives, state senators and county commissioners all acknowledged the struggles of running a business and affording a home on Whidbey Island, and the importance of the neighboring Navy.
The Island County Commissioners posted the agenda for their Oct. 22, 2024 meeting.
The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island held a virtual candidate forum for legislative and county commissioner candidates on Oct. 17, 2024.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County commissioners have a preliminary timeline for moving forward with a proposed jail replacement project and are planning on contracting with consultants to help with plans.
Richard MacQuarrie, a local political activist and the principal of the Parabellum Strategy Group, interviewed Christina Elliott (D-Oak Harbor), candidate for Island County Commissioner, District 2 (Oak Harbor).
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County commissioners were astounded to learn last week that an inactive diking district has not paid taxes on two of its properties for the past three years.