The Island County Commissioners will hold their regular work session on Wed., Jan. 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM.
Janet St. Clair
The Island County Commissioners will hold their regular board meeting on Tue., Jan. 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The Island County Commissioners extended a partially used grant to the Port of South Whidbey for a fairgrounds housing feasibility study but will let an older capital grant lapse amid funding gaps, management concerns, and unresolved zoning and partnership issues.
The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Sun., Dec. 14, 2025, including messages from ICD Chair Jennifer Haase Morris, Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair, State Representatives Dave Paul and Clyde Shavers, and US Representative Rick Larsen.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Commissioner Melanie Bacon, citing ongoing animosity between Janet St. Clair and Jill Johnson, rejected supporting either as 2026 chair; both later agreed to back her continuing in the role.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: After passing the 2026 budget and justice sales tax, Island County commissioners froze five new law-and-justice positions until June, citing concerns about unfunded 2027 cost increases.
The Island County Commissioners will hold their regular work session on Wed., Dec. 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM.
The Island County Commissioners will hold their regular board meeting on Tue., Dec. 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM.