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 10:00 AM.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County narrowly approved a 0.1% sales tax hike and 2026 budget, boosting justice funding but prompting warnings about affordability, future cost increases, and a looming 2027 budget shortfall.
The Island County Commissioners have scheduled a business meeting with selected departments on Tue., Dec. 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM.
The Island County Commissioners will hold their regular work session on Wed., Dec. 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM.
