SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Three new Langley councilmembers—Savannah Erickson, Dominique Emerson and Thomas Gill—prioritize affordable housing, financial sustainability, possible levy lid lift, fair mayor pay, walkability, environmental protection and open communication.
The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island held a virtual candidate forum for Coupeville School Board, Langley City Council, and South Whidbey School Board on Oct. 17, 2025.
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Langley’s mayor apologized for the illegal fireworks activity within city limits last weekend.
The Voter Interests Project tracks the candidate filings for offices in Island County for the November 2025 elections.
The City of Langley is collecting record levels of sales tax revenues. City Finance Director Monica Felici reported a total collection that exceeded $51k in each of the months of October and November. Mayor Scott Chaplin warned against any irrational exuberance on the part of the City Council by cautioning...
Langley City Council has voted to implement a new vaccination policy that requires all city employees to be either vaccinated or be tested weekly and wear a mask at all times. Councilmember Dominique Emerson put forth the idea saying “there is a need for the public to be safe when...
The Langley City Council is formalizing it’s previously established ad-hoc Dismantling Systemic Racism advisory group which was established last year to advise the city staff on how to dismantle systemic racism and to advance “equity.” In doing so, they are also determining who would be eligible to serve on this...
The Langley City Council discussed a proposed 2022 budget which includes a projected 6.3% cost-of-living adjustment for all city employees and a $25,000 increase in the Mayor’s pay from $55k to $80K. The budget also included a proposal to double the $50-per-month stipend each city councilmember recieves. Langley Finance Director...
