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Law and Justice Writers needed
The Board of County Commissioners is tasked with appointing citizens to a pro and con committee which will write the advocacy statements for the Novermber Law and Justice levy lid lift ballot measure. These statements (one for and one against) will appear in the on-line voters pamphlet. If you are interested in participating, please submit your name by August 12th for consideration via email district1@co.island.wa.us. All requests will be considered. The actual number of members for each committee is still being determined. In 2010, with the Proposition 1 measure, each Commissioner offered volunteers from their district for each committee. The committees must have an equal number of members. Thanks in advance for your interest.
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Budgeting Begins
 Budgeting for 2014 has begun for the Commissioners. Thankfully our expenses and revenues have stabilized for the coming year and we are not looking at major cuts to services. Here is a link to the Budget Director's overview presentation. The Board has shared our individual priorities for budgeting and invited elected officials to a preliminary discussion. We will be presented with a draft document later this month and begin meeting with department heads and elected officials to learn more details about their goals for the coming year. My budget priorities for 2014 are: - Preserve public safety, health and justice services
- Maintain a safety net for our most vulnerable citizens
- Strengthen economic recovery in Island County
- Improve performance and streamline processes
- Invest in current staff by restoring a COLA for 2014
I welcome your input during this process. Please let me know if you are interested in a full calendar of meeting times. |
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Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival
Central Whidbey knows how to throw a party and this weekend's Arts and Crafts Festival is promising to be one of the best. It runs Saturday, August 10th through Sunday August 11th in Coupeville.
Be sure to check out the juried art gallery organized by the Pacific Northwest Art school. The Gallery opens for a special preview and wine reception from 7:00 pm-10:00 pm on Friday August 9th in the Coupeville Recreation Hall. Presale tickets are available at a discount.
There will be great art, live entertainment, children's activities and artists in action throughout the weekend. |
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It is fair time again! From the 4H animals to the carnival rides and all the midway food you can eat, don't miss the fun of this authentically charming annual community celebration. The parade is Saturday morning and begins at 10:00 am in downtown Langley then finishes on the midway inside the fairgrounds. Bring the kids and gather the candy, enjoy the sights and be proud of our wonderful islands!
Some special deals this year:
- Donate two cans of food for the food bank on Thursday, August 15th for 1/2 off admission from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
- On Friday August 16th celebrate the Langley Centennial - Langley ID gets you 1/2 off (children must be accompanied by an adult for the discount).
- Saturday, August 17th, all active-duty military are $1; their families and retirees receive 1/2 off the ticket price.
Free Island Transit service on Thursday thought Saturday. |
