WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County Commissioners unanimously voted to add a proposition to the April 22 special election ballot that asks voters to support a 0.2% sales tax that would fund improvements to the county’s aging emergency communication systems and facilities.
https://www.islandcountywa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=148 Island County has launched a new digital budget book feature on its website at www.islandcountywa.gov. This move advances the Board of Commissioners’ commitment to transparency. The interactive digital budget books are an online tool enabling citizens to explore how their tax dollars are utilized to benefit the community. Digital...
Island County announced the release of their “digital budget book” on the county’s website.
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid at a Langley laundromat Wednesday has raised concerns among some local leaders and residents.
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: The state is mandating that Island County create a five-year plan to address low-income housing needs. But the county will have less money than usual to support its goals of supporting affordable housing and reducing homelessness.
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Island County commissioners are looking to expand the number of treatment beds in the Oak Harbor stabilization center from ten to sixteen.
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Island County commissioners are set to approve a 15.3% increase in solid waste tipping fees, which are paid by garbage truck haulers and people bringing their materials to the transfer station in Coupeville.
