CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The City Council’s Dec. 2, 2025 meeting centered on approving a mid‑biennial budget amendment, adopting a stay‑out‑of‑designated‑area (SODA) ordinance targeting drug‑related activity, and considering the Mangat annexation request.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: “The goals of the SODA (Stay Out of Designated Area Ordinance) are to reduce repeat criminal behavior, increase public and business safety, provide an enforceable tool for courts and police, and encourage rehabilitation outside the target zone,” Police Chief Tony Slowik.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Video of the City Council Workshop of Tue., Nov. 25, 2025.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Mayor Ronnie Wright discusses the new Chronic Nuisance Property Ordinance.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The Oak Harbor City Council’s November 18, 2025 meeting covered amendments to the city’s business & occupation tax, a chronic nuisance ordinance, and grant awards for promoting tourism.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Video of the City Council meeting of Wed., Nov. 5, 2025. The council approved a 1% property tax levy increase, heard updates on veteran services, debated budget amendments, and discussed refining fee review and calendar processes.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Measure would give police a tool in dealing with repetitive criminal activity at specific locations
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Video of the City Council Workshop of Tue., Oct. 28, 2025.
