County Commissioner Melanie Bacon’s Weekly Newsletter
Thank you for reading my newsletter for the 26th week of 2026. The Board of Island County Commissioners expresses our sincere gratitude to Planning Staff, to Planning Commissioners past and present, and to the many hundreds of residents who provided over 1100 public comments over the last three years, for the huge body of work it…
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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 the legislative action to complete the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. Following the public testimony, the Board…
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July Candidate Forum Information
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. Michael Clyburn, of the Clinton Community Council, is the moderator. Community members are invited…

