Thank you for reading my newsletter for the 37th week of 2026. Melanie Today is Patriot Day, the 25th anniversary of 9/11. “Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed … [Read more...] about County Commissioner Melanie Bacon’s Weekly Newsletter
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October Candidate Forums and July Candidate Forums Video Links
The purpose of these Candidate Forums is to give citizens an opportunity to listen to local candidates in-person as they discuss issues that are important to the Clinton and South Whidbey community. The Forum will follow a nonpartisan, unbiased and impartial format. Island County … [Read more...] about October Candidate Forums and July Candidate Forums Video Links
Final Island County Comprehensive Plan 2025
https://www.islandcountywa.gov/209/Comprehensive-Plan The Island County Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 10:00 am to receive testimony on the Island County Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations. This hearing is being held as part of … [Read more...] about Final Island County Comprehensive Plan 2025