Local voters pulled the plug on a set of stormwater fees in the first-ever referendum under San Juan County’s home-rule charter.
For the second time in three years San Juan County has set its sights on purchasing a waterfront parcel just west of the Orcas Island ferry landing that includes a dock, a float and 400 feet of moorage space.
At the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board’s special budget meeting on July 15, they were faced with two sets of numbers, those recommended by the Educational Service District’s (ESD) and those proposed by the public Budget Advisory Committee (BAC). OISD Chair Janet Brownell said, “We’re closer on some numbers and respectfully disagree on others. We can look at the two numbers as options, or come to another number, but [Business Manager] Ben Thomas needs to draft a budget for the July 24 meeting.”
Lodging tax revenue dips 5 percent in first six months of ’08
Current plans are to present copies of the document to the County Council at its Monday Session during Administrator Updates at 11 a.m. More details about the logistics of the release itself next week.
In partnership with national Internet safety expert, Linda Criddle, author of the Internet safety manual “Look Both Ways,” McKenna’s office has added fresh information to its Web site for youth, adults, seniors and educators.
New rules approved last week by the San Juan County Canvassing Board prohibit the use of cameras, cell phones and video recorders in the Elections office while ballots are being processed or tabulated
Hybrid fuel based on ultra-low sulfur diesel and leftover fat from beef rendering
For the second time in three years San Juan County has set its sights on purchasing a waterfront parcel just west of the Orcas Island ferry landing that includes a dock, a float and 400 feet of moorage space. and 400 feet of moorage space.
“It is a great honor to have the support of Representative Quall. Education is one of the most important issues that the legislature must address and I look forward to working with Dave for the future of our children, ” said Henderson.
The July 15 meeting leaves $90,000 to be cut for a balanced budget, more if RIFd teachers are to be called back
Once again this year, kids can sign up for a craft booth at the Library Fair to sell crafts or other items they have made.
On July 8, the San Juan County Council joined the town of Friday Harbor in an agreement over how development of the unincorporated urban growth area (UGA) on San Juan Island will be managed.
