The Langley City Council discussed a proposed 2022 budget which includes a projected 6.3% cost-of-living adjustment for all city employees and a $25,000 increase in the Mayor’s pay from $55k to $80K. The budget also included a proposal to double the $50-per-month stipend each city councilmember recieves. Langley Finance Director...
Tiny Houses in the Name of Christ is petitioning the city council in asking for a refund of a portion of the $80,500 they paid in permit fees and water/sewer connection fees for nine tiny homes on a piece of property within the Langley city limits. The group paid the...
The Langley City Council discussed making its ad-hoc Dismantling System Racism (DSR) committee permanent at its Sep. 7 meeting. The committee was established last year, and it recommends the city make it a standing citizen board. Councilmember Christy Korrow wanted to gauge the council’s support for the idea before she...
Approx. 2 hours, 20 minutes. Link to agenda Link to Affordable House Working Group report to City Council.
Langley’s current street cafe ordinance allows outdoor dining between May 1 and Sept. 30. Mayor Scott Chaplin said at least one restaurant owner and the Langley Chamber of Commerce had approached him about extending outdoor dining beyond the summer months. He said he was hoping a one-year commitment could be...
Langley City Council decided to wait on making a decision to possibly revive a mask mandate. Two weeks ago, the council agreed on strongly encouraging businesses to have their employees and customers mask up even if vaccinated. For the details, see the story by Kira Erickson in the South Whidbey...
The city of Langley will participate in studies concerning the two hot topics of speeding on Sixth Street and of utility rates. The city’s police and public works departments will conduct a 3-month study of traffic with an emphasis on Sandy Point Road and Sixth Street. Council members were excited...
In a 4-1 vote Langley City Councilmembers declined to establish a committee that would determine whether or not the city should hire a fourth police officer. The council also adopted a budget amendment that funds a fourth police officer. Councilmember Craig Cyr called for the establishment of the committee while...
