State Rep. Dave Paul addressed the Langley City Council’s concerns over the recent cuts to the Clinton-Mukilteo ferry service. Paul “encouraged the council to write a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee and Washington State Ferries demonstrating how perturbed we are with the draconian cuts.” Councilmember Craig Cyr mentioned he was...
Politicians in Olympia are eyeing redrawing the lines that make up the 10th Legislative District to unite the Islands in three counties into one district. The 10th is a critical swing district and how it is redrawn could have significant political consequences. “No matter what, there is going to be...
The Langley City Council discussed making its ad-hoc Dismantling System Racism (DSR) committee permanent at its Sep. 7 meeting. The committee was established last year, and it recommends the city make it a standing citizen board. Councilmember Christy Korrow wanted to gauge the council’s support for the idea before she...
Approx. 2 hours, 20 minutes. Link to agenda Link to Affordable House Working Group report to City Council.
The city of Langley will participate in studies concerning the two hot topics of speeding on Sixth Street and of utility rates. The city’s police and public works departments will conduct a 3-month study of traffic with an emphasis on Sandy Point Road and Sixth Street. Council members were excited...
In a 4-1 vote Langley City Councilmembers declined to establish a committee that would determine whether or not the city should hire a fourth police officer. The council also adopted a budget amendment that funds a fourth police officer. Councilmember Craig Cyr called for the establishment of the committee while...
Two more candidates have stepped forward to challenge Thomas Gill in the race to be the next mayor of Langley. Scott Chaplin and Roger Scrafford have both submitted applications for the position. Scott Chaplin is also running for election to Position 5 on the Langley City Council. The Langley City...
Big change is on the horizon for the City of Langley. The only applicant, so far, for the remaining two years of Mayor Callison’s term is councilmember Thomas Gill. If he is appointed, councilmember Craig Cyr will be the only current councilmember remaining as incumbents Dominique Emerson, Peter Morton and...
