Happy Tuesday!

 

Today, February 9th, is the last day for returning  ballots on two important levies.  The South Whidbey School District is asking for replacement levies to repair and maintain buildings and upgrade technology. The first three year levy covers technology upgrades and building repairs while the second levy covers operating and maintenance expenses. The South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District is asking for a renewal of a four year levy that pays for parks and programs.

 

If you need further information to make an informed decision, check out their websites South Whidbey Public Schools and  South Whidbey Parks & Recreation or The South Whidbey Record. In a small community such as ours, every vote counts!

 

 

Port Commissioner Curt Gordon was the guest speaker at the Chamber breakfast meeting.  According to Gordon, transportation is one of the keys to securing an increase in visitors and making the area more to accessible residents. He discussed the example of Friday Harbor where passengers waiting to load the ferry are put in holding lots and told in advance what time they will be boarding the ferry.  This gives them the opportunity to get out of their cars and explore the area enjoying local shopping and restaurants.  People board the same ferry they were planning on, they just don't sit in their cars waiting.Increased pedestrian traffic could have a big effect

on Clinton's economy. 

 

The possibility of limited reservations on the ferry was also discussed and its impact on local businesses.  Gordon encouraged those with an opinion to voice contact The Washington State Ferries or Rep. Mary Margaret Haugen.