Patrick Kennedy and Mike Seraphinoff have stepped forward to run for the Port of Coupeville Board Position 3 that will be vacant this year. Incumbent Mohammad Mostafavinassab is not seeking reelection. Kennedy says his priority would be to enhance the Port’s current assets. He said, “I understand several years back...
The League of Women Voters Whildbey Island (LWVWI) hosted a forum for candidates in Central Whidbey from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on Thursday, October 14, 2021. The forum consisted of three segments: Port of Coupeville Commissioners, Public Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth) Commissioner, Coupeville Town Council members, and Coupeville School District Directors....
The Port of Coupeville is proposing to create an Industrial Development District that will encompass all the land in the entire port district. The creation of this district will allow the board members to raise taxes without going to the ballot. See the story by Karina Andrew in the South...
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Arlington, visited Whidbey Island on Tuesday to stop by the sites of two local projects for which he has earmarked nearly half a million dollars in federal funding. The appropriations bill has passed the House and is awaiting review by the Senate. If passed, the bill...
U.S. Rep Rick Larsen, D-Arlington, announced that included in a draft House Appropriations Committee bill is $136,000 for a new water and sewer pipe for the Coupeville Wharf and $346,625 for the Goosefoot Community Fund is working on with the Port of South Whidbey at the fairgrounds in Langley. According...
Island County Commissioners voted to approve the Port of Coupeville’s application for funding through the State’s Rural County Economic Development Fund. This year, the commissioners decided to focus on funding projects related to broadband. Commissioner Melanie Bacon said this is a “huge priority” for the board. See the story by...
Candidates for the many positions on the November 2021 ballot are filing to run. See our Filing Week 2021 page for a complete listing of positions that will be on the November ballot and the candidates who have filed for them. (Note: Open Water District positions are not listed). Candidate...
Coupeville’s port commissioners are considering a port-specific tax that could bring in up to $7.5 million for capital improvements and repairs at its properties, by creating an industrial development district (IDD). The IDD would allow the port to levy funds without voter approval. Projects under consideration include seismic stabilization and...
