Karina Andrew reports from the Oak Harbor City Council:
Oak Harbor City Council members appointed Eric Marshall to fill a council seat that has been vacant since Dec. 30, 2021.
Marshall, the publisher of the Whidbey Weekly and a volunteer with several local organizations, was sworn in Feb. 23 during the council’s workshop meeting after council members interviewed four shortlisted candidates and held a 26-minute executive session to evaluate the applicants.
They Said It
Councilmember Dan Evans nominated Marshall and Councilmember Shane Hoffmire nominated Ronnie Wright.
“We have to be cognizant of what we’re doing to the ratepayers,” [newly-appointed Councilmember Eric Marshall] said. “I’d love to look at opportunities for where the city can save money and where we can make money.”
