WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Fire, police chiefs lobby for building improvements

Oak Harbor’s growth has impacted the fire and police departments’ abilities to maintain service. See Emily Gilbert’s story for the full details.

They said it:

Council members voiced their support for the upgrades [recommended by the police and fire chiefs], but Mayor Pro Tem Beth Munns cautioned that the timing may not be right because Oak Harbor Public Schools has plans to ask voters for a bond to replace five schools and the transportation center in February 2022.

On the Ballot in November 2021:

Oak Harbor City Council

• Position 4 – Dan Evans vs Stephanie “Fe” Mischo – Incumbent Erica Wasinger not running
• Position 5 – Incumbent Joel Servatius vs Shane Hoffmire
• Position 6 – Incumbent Jim Woessner running unopposed
• Position 7 – Andy Plumlee vs Bryan Stucky – Incumbent Millie Goebel not running

Oak Harbor School Board

• Position 4 – Incumbent John Diamond vs Jessica Thompson  
• Position 5 – Incumbent Erik Mann vs Jason Uemoto