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.
Jill Johnson
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.
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.