Applications will soon be accepted for a new citizen-led finance committee that will advise the city of Langley.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD EDITORIAL: Members of the Langley City Council should be mindful when it comes to setting up and dealing with a plethora of volunteer committees.
In a story by Kira Erickson, the Langley City Council, at the request of the city finance director Monica Felici, has unanimously approved creating a new position of a full-time front desk person at city hall. As Felici proposed, a new full-time staff member will work the desk, complete public...
In a story by Kira Erickson, she reports that at the request of Mayor Scott Chaplin, the Langley City Council has authorized the creation of a finance and personnel committee that will be led by citizen volunteers. The Langley Municipal Code already outlines the responsibilities of such a committee: deliberate...
Langley City Councilmember Christy Korrow co-wrote a Letter to the Editor about the resignation of South Whidbey School Director Damian Greene. The letter was published on December 16, 2021. They Said It Belinda Griswold and Langley City Councilmember Christy Korrow: Damian Greeneās… been truly out of step with our South...
The 2021 general election provided some surprising results. Island County voter turnout of 49% far exceeded the state average of 39%. Also, Gail Fleming was successful as a write-in candidate for Langley City Council. She said, “I feel really humbled and grateful for the support. People had to go out...
Langley City Council has voted to implement a new vaccination policy that requires all city employees to be either vaccinated or be tested weekly and wear a mask at all times. Councilmember Dominique Emerson put forth the idea saying “there is a need for the public to be safe when...
The Langley City Council is formalizing it’s previously established ad-hoc Dismantling Systemic Racism advisory group which was established last year to advise the city staff on how to dismantle systemic racism and to advance “equity.” In doing so, they are also determining who would be eligible to serve on this...