WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: After learning of the existence of racial restrictive covenants in the old records of 955 properties in Island County, Commissioner Melanie Bacon proposed the commissioners issue an apology on behalf of their predecessors who approved them.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Researchers have discovered the existence of 955 racial restricted properties in Island County. While these are no longer legally enforceable, they’re a reminder that Whidbey and the Pacific Northwest were not left untouched by segregation.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon hosts Monday with Melanie most Mondays at the WiFire Community Space in Freeland.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Feb. 28, 2025.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Feb. 21, 2025.
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.
