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DISTRICT 1 NEWS
March 2015

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Island County 2036

 

What will Island County be like in 2036? There are several ways to offer timely input on the scope of the Comprehensive Plan update. Four public meetings are scheduled:

 

TODAY South Whidbey 

 

Date: March 17, 2015

Time: 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Location: Freeland Library 5495 Harbor Ave Freeland

                                                

 

Central Whidbey

 

Date: March 19, 2015

Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm

 

Location:  Board of Island County Commissioners Hearing Room       1 NE 6th St Coupeville

                               

                               

North Whidbey

 

Date: March 26, 2015

Time: 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Location: Oak Harbor Library  1000 SE Regatta Dr.  Oak Harbor

                                                

 

Camano Island

 

Date:  March 30, 2015                 

Time:  4:30 - 6:00 pm

Location: Camano Center 141 NE Camano Dr.Camano Island

                               

 

Can't attend? No problem! Offer your comments on line.

Thanks for participating in the process. 
Advocacy Trip to DC
Recently I traveled with the Washington State Association of Counties to talk to our congressional delegation in the "other" Washington. Here I am pictured with members of the Snohomish County Council visiting our Representative Rick Larsen. 
Top county issues we discussed were the need for continued federal investment in surface transportation infrastructure and transit, the Marketplace Fairness Act and the unfair loss of federal medical benefits for jail inmates prior to conviction.
While in DC I took the opportunity to visit Navy officials in the Pentagon and discuss the local community impacts from the Growlers at OLF. I shared a letter co-signed by Coupeville Mayor Conard and myself acknowledging the importance of proper training for Navy pilots to appropriately prepare for deployment to aircraft carrier duty. Proper protection for the local community is equally fundamental. Being patriotic and wanting a decent night's sleep are not mutually exclusive. The letter listed several suggestions:
  • Additional noise/vibration mufflers for the Growlers
  • Operational changes to mitigate the impact of practice flights
  • Noise/vibration reduction for local homes and businesses

This is an ongoing conversation. I reported back to my fellow commissioners and was glad to hear their support for my efforts. County and city officials from Jefferson, Skagit and San Juan Counties are interested in collaborating to share a voice for our local community to Navy leadership and seek solutions. Mayor Conard and I continue to stay engaged with Rep. Larsen, Senator Cantwell and Senator Murray as well.

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It is an honor to serve you,

 
Helen Price Johnson
Island County Commissioner, Dist. 1

district1@co.island.wa.us 

(360)679-7354

PO Box 5000

Coupeville, WA 98239