With the annexation of the Rosario Utility Area and soon Orcas Village, plus the recent county issues, Eastsound Sewer and Water District (ESWD) is being inundated with issues to address.

They have an excellent staff, but have been hampered by only having three Commissioners, who can only speak to each other about ESWD business at their twice monthly meetings, or run afoul of the state public meetings laws, as currently two commissioners constitutes a majority, thus a violation.

By increasing the number of Commissioners from three to five, the ESWD can operate much more efficiently. They can set up two commissioner committees to address issues in depth, allowing greater efficiency to address important issues in a timely fashion.

Please vote yes to increase the number of Commissioners from three to five.

Rollie Sauer

Board Member,

Orcas Highlands Association