The Island County Democrats publish a monthly newsletter, which we are posting here. We believe that the statements made by the leadership of each party is of general public interest, particularly as we enter an election year. Message from ICD 2nd Vice-Chair, Matthew Colston Breaking Points Written By: Matthew Colston...
Jessie Stensland reports: Under newly redistricted maps, Whidbey Island will remain in the state’s most politically competitive legislative district as well as a slightly more competitive congressional district. Under the new maps, Island County remains in a geographically larger Congressional District 2 and a mostly unchanged Legislative District 10. US...
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...
