Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Oct. 18, 2024.
Melanie Bacon
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Despite their differences, twelve candidates seeking to become the next state and federal representatives, state senators and county commissioners all acknowledged the struggles of running a business and affording a home on Whidbey Island, and the importance of the neighboring Navy.
STANWOOD CAMANO NEWS: Candidates for the District 1 and District 2 seats on the Board of Island County Commissioners will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot for Camano and Whidbey islanders.
The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island held a virtual candidate forum for legislative and county commissioner candidates on Oct. 17, 2024.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County commissioners have a preliminary timeline for moving forward with a proposed jail replacement project and are planning on contracting with consultants to help with plans.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County commissioners were astounded to learn last week that an inactive diking district has not paid taxes on two of its properties for the past three years.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon hosts Monday with Melanie most Mondays at the WiFire Community Space in Freeland.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon hosts Monday with Melanie most Mondays at Cedar & Salt Coffee House in Coupeville.