WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Surprise proposal for Oak Harbor city staff survey fades away

A proposal for a city staff survey that caught Oak Harbor leadership off guard has mysteriously disappeared. Councilmember Beth Munns announced last November that the city council had developed a survey to take the “pulse” of city staff due to concerns over morale, transparency, and the quality of supervision. At the time, Council member Joel Servatius explained that he and Munns had created the survey. Council members Tara Hizon and Jim Woessner indicated they were surprised by the announcement as was Mayor Bob Severns. This survey has apparently disappeared, however Mayor Severns intends to conduct his own survey concerning these areas towards the end of this year. For more details, see the story by Emily Gilbert.

On the Ballot in November 2021 – Oak Harbor City Council members:

• 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