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Orcas Council Candidates Talk to Orcas Issues: Part Two — CAO Update, Experience and Goals
(Yesterday we ran Part One of the Orcas Issues' candidate interviews. Following are answers to the second set of questions posted to Rick Hughes and Scott Lancaster.) 4) What is your opinion on the current
Pro-Propositions Group Hosts Charter Forum
From Islanders for Better Government On Sunday October 21 at 2 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall, several Charter Review Commissioners from Orcas, Lopez and San Juan will hold a forum to help voters learn
County Employees Union Endorses Hughes for Orcas Council Seat
By Colin Maycock, President AFSCME Local 1849 On the 19th of September, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1849 held regular general meeting and a candidates forum. The forum provided the
Guest Opinion: Council Member Pratt Supports Propositions
To the Editor: Since a number of my fellow Council Members are speaking out in regard to the Charter propositions, I feel compelled to share my perspective. That said, I will serve San Juan County
Citizen Alliance for Property Rights Sues County For Public Meetings Violations
From the Board of the Citizen Alliance For Property Rights San Juan Today [October 15, 2012], Citizen's Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR) filed a legal action in San Juan Superior Court against the County of
Buy Residential Burn Permits Now
From the San Juan County Fire Marshal's office Because of the recent rain and a near term forecast for more, the fire danger throughout San Juan County has been designated as “LOW”. With the expiration
Orcas Council Candidates Talk to Orcas Issues: Part One — Administrators, Solid Waste and the Budget
(Orcas Issues asked several in-depth questions of our two candidates for County Council for the Orcas West position, from which Richard Fralick is retiring. Following are answers to the first three questions, with answers from
Council Meet: Early Start for Lodging Tax Grant
Agricultural sales, CAO Wetlands/Fish & Wildlife and Friday Harbor joint meet The San Juan County Council will have an early start special meeting tomorrow, Oct. 16, beginning at 8:45 a.m. in the Legislative Hearing Room
Co-ed Choir Starting for Middle-High School Students
Orcas High School Senior Juliette Mann announced this week that there will be a choir for middle and high schoolers. Directed by Orcas School District Music teacher Pamela Wright, the choir will be co-ed and
Letter to the Editor: Proposition No. 2 Will Resolve Confusion and Restore Efficiency
To the Editor: Much has been written about the larger issues involved in Proposition No. 2. Large issues are easier to debate. But, as in many cases in life, the devil is in the details.
Letter to the Editor: Orcas’ Quality School Deserves Investment
To the editor- Our family chose to stay on Orcas in part because of the quality of the school. Our son Ry will graduate from OIHS this year, having attended since Kindergarten.. Over the years,
County Administrator Pro Tem Comments on Preliminary 2013 Budget
By Robert Jean, County Administrator Pro Tem Thanks in large part to the voters of San Juan County, for their approval in August 2012 of the Public Safety Sales Tax, along with other budget
Letter to the Editor: Scott Lancaster Has Proven to be Conscientious Official
Island West Residents and Friends, This year's election is approaching soon, and all of us will be faced with some important decisions. One is our choice for our next county council member. I have thought
Letter to the Editor: Reject Props 1 & 2 for the Good of All
What Works Best For The Good of All? 1) Representation – Isn’t it better to actually know your representative? Voting for someone you know, because they live in your community versus having everyone select representatives
Guest Opinion: Proposition 3 Ensures Open Public Subcommittee Meetings
By Moana Kutsche You have probably read a great deal about proposed Charter amendments 1 and 2, but not much about the third proposal. Proposition 3 will ensure better transparency in county government by requiring
Election Forum Today at the Senior Center
Saturday, Oct. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center in Eastsound The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will hold a candidate, charter proposition, and initiative forum tomorrow, Saturday,
