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Letter to the Editor: The Freeholders Got it Right the First Time
I have been personally involved with San Juan County government since the early 80’s, first as a citizen, then two terms as the elected County Prosecuting Attorney, Freeholder and finally as a County Council Member.
Orcas West Council Race: Scott Lancaster’s Profile
A Profile of Scott Lancaster’s bid for Orcas District 4 (Orcas West) County Council position By Margie Doyle (A similar profile of Rick Hughes’ bid for Orcas District 4 (Orcas West) County Council position precedes
Orcas West Council Race: Rick Hughes’ Profile
A Profile of Rick Hughes’ bid for Orcas District 4 (Orcas West) County Council position: By Margie Doyle (A similar profile of Scott Lancaster’s bid for Orcas District 4 (Orcas West) County Council position follows
Cherry Point Coal Port’s Environmental Impact Process: Now until Jan. 21
By Floyd McKay, from Crosscut.com It's not exactly your father's design for a public hearing, but the seven public meetings to determine the scope of the giant export terminal at Cherry Point north of Bellingham
Letter to the Editor: Note Dates to Register Opposition for Coal Terminal
A critically important and time-sensitive opportunity related to the proposed Cherry Point Terminal has begun, so please note this set of important dates in our community in the several months. First, the period of public
Letter to the Editor: “Review” Does Not Mean “Reverse”
In 2005, 21 volunteers researched the complex workings of our county, and sorted out what was successful from what needed improvement. These county Freeholders acted somewhat like our nation’s Founding Fathers did, when they drafted
Library District Holds Hearing on 2013 Budget
The Orcas Island Library District will hold a Public Hearing on the 2013 Budget October 9, 2012 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Library’s Meeting Room. The agenda for this meeting will include discussion on
Guest Column: Original Charter Based on Numbers
By Jeff Bossler A response to Bob Levinson's letter As a former Freeholder, I know how much work went into the proposal for our current Charter of which the citizens approved nearly 2 to 1.
Sheet Composting: Making Lasagna Using Cardboard or Newspaper
From Helen Venada, Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator San Juan County Solid Waste Division The very best destiny for a cardboard box (which is built to be durable!) is for it to be re-used
Two Proposals Submitted for Use of San Juan Island Solid Waste Facility
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager San Juan County Officials opened two proposals for the use of the San Juan Island Solid Waste Facility at 4 p.m. on October 1. Kentec Energy USA
Guest Column: Vote for Charter Control for Fiscal Sanity
By Steve Garrison The current Charter blocks any effective long term fiscal reorganization of county government. Real problems need to be fixed and the Charter Amendments will help. The Council says that they county will
Tipping Fees and Trucking Block Management Contracts for Orcas Waste
By Margie Doyle San Juan County Public Works Director Frank Mulcahy freely admits he was surprised last July by the response from Orcas Recycling Services (ORS – The Exchange) when his department sent out
Guest Opinion: The County Charter “Ain’t Broke”
from Ed Sutton "It Ain't Broke" We have all read many letters about the proposals of the CRC to amend the County Charter. I was a member of the Charter Review Committee, and, in retrospect,
Guest Column: A Look at the Cost of Government
By James Wolf My guest column posted in Orcas Issues on Sept. 26 pointed out the Charter Review Commission’s lack of analysis leading to their propositions to amend our county charter. I addressed the commission’s
Oct. 4 Deadline for State Oil Spill Plan Comments
From the Friends of the San Juans Please comment on the State's Oil Spill Contingency Plan Rule by October 4th (a week from today). Hundreds of thousands of tourists enjoy the beauty of the San
Excise Tax Garbage Hike Takes Effect October 1
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Beginning October 1, 2012 the Excise Tax Rate on garbage collection will go up from 10% to 16%. The new rate goes into effect on all the
