WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County will raise building permit fees by 40% in 2026 and 20% in 2027 to address budget deficits, with future annual inflation adjustments.
Jill Johnson
The Island County Commissioners will hold their regular work session on Wed., Nov. 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM.
The Island County Commissioners will hold their regular board meeting on Tue., Nov. 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County commissioners just relit a debate over fireworks with a preliminary decision to ask voters their thoughts on banning consumer pyrotechnics through an advisory vote next year.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Sep. 26, 2025.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Public defense costs have skyrocketed in recent years.
ISLAND COUNTY: Commissioner Jill Johnson (R-Oak Harbor) proposed a restructuring of the Island County Joint Tourism Board in a memo sent to the board of county commissioners in July 2025.