GOP of Island County, an independent political action committee, announced an event with Republican candidates and elected officials to be held on Sat. June 28, 2025.
Jill Johnson
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The City and Task Force do not have to hold public meetings like this one, but we are choosing to, because we believe you deserve to hear updates directly from us, not through rumors or assumptions. – Mayor Ronnie Wright
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The county commissioners adopted an amendment to an ordinance last week clarifying that the county’s one-tenth of 1% sales tax to support housing can be used for the purchase and rehabilitation of existing dwelling units for affordable housing.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: A development moratorium in semi-urban areas of unincorporated Island County remains in effect, but changes are likely when commissioners consider a replacement moratorium next month.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The Department of Homeland Security published a list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” in the nation that are allegedly defying federal immigration law. However, Island County made the list, even though it does not have a sanctuary policy, and the city of Langley is not on the list.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Oak Harbor officials’ plan to adopt a business and occupation tax to help fund marina dredging, the construction of a marina breakwater and a city recreation center fell apart during vigorous debate at a city council meeting Tuesday.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Unanimously approved by Island County commissioners last week, the Keystone Farm and Forest Preserve owned by the Whidbey Camano Land Trust became the island’s third special review district.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., May 9, 2025.