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Guest Opinion: Public Works Fails to Deal with Recycling Solutions
By Frank Penwell President, Citizens Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR) Dear County Council, The County's management and financial issues, regarding Solid Waste and recycling, are in need of help. I offer the following thoughts for
Come to a Cayou Cove Restoration Work Party
From People for Puget Sound People For Puget Sound will be partnering with local landowners Bob and Meg Connor to conduct three work parties in March 2011 at the Cayou Valley Lagoon in Deer Harbor.
Editorial: Let Your Voice Be Heard (Whether You Have Perfect Pitch or Not)
The electorate has twice turned down a school bond for repairs and reconstruction of public school buildings. Citing the economic downturn, many bond opponents say the school district is asking for too much of their
New Contract Could Save WSF $10 Million Annually
From the Associated Press After months of "tough" negotiations, a tentative agreement in the next ferry workers contract has been reached, saving the state $10 million annually, Gov. Chris Gregoire and a union leader said
Council Adopts New Ordinances Re Bids, Open Space & Farms and Real Estate Tax
From the San Juan County Council Clerk PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 the San Juan County Council enacted the following ordinances: ORDINANCE No. 3 -2011: An Ordinance Authorizing the County Administrator
Board Ponders How to Match Grants and Pay for School Repairs
Existing and Emerging Maintenance Issues Continue to Cost School District At the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board Meeting on March 3, Bond Specialist Trevor Carlson gave “eye-opening” and “sobering” information regarding Qualified School Construction
Guest Opinion: Friends of San Juans Support Council Sticking to Priorities
By Stephanie Buffum, Executive Director, Friends of the San Juans The vesting issue is for the moment done. On Tuesday in a victory for fair and rational land use planning, the County Council voted not
Temporary SJCC Office Closure on Mondays in March
On March 1 the San Juan County Council Moved authorized the closure of the Council Office at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor on Mondays from 1:00 to 5:00 PM through the month of March, 2011
Update from Senator Kevin Ranker
By State Senator Kevin Ranker As we enter one of the busiest weeks all session, I am pleased to report that many key pieces of legislation have now passed out of committee and continue to
Orcas Community Summit to Shape Shorelines Meets Wednesday
Shoreline Master Program Update on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands From San County Community Development and Planning San Juan County is updating its Shoreline Master Program (SMP). Join us for a Community Summit to
Guest Opinion: The Mini-Vesting Initiative and Real Estate
By Janet Alderton (Note: The County Council is holding a public hearing on the ordinance for the mini-vesting initiative on Tuesday, March 1 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Court Street, Friday Harbor, beginning at
Guest Opinion: What It Means for SJ County to Be a “Net Donor”
By James Wolf I read recently that Washington State is a net donor (paying more than they receive) of Federal taxes per dollar of Federal spending in our state. According to 2010 data, Washington receives
Ferry Groups Meeting on Lopez March 9 to Discuss State Policy
Meeting also scheduled on March 12 in Anacortes with the system-wide Ferry Community Partnership Members of the San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee John Whetten and Jim Corneman, will be in attendance at a meeting
Tax Bills Mailed This Week
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Assessor’s Office has certified the tax levies and levy rates for 2011 taxes. Overall, there was an average increase of 9.1% in rates, primarily
Ranker Appointed to White House Oceans Committee
From the Senate Democrats Office State Senator Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan, received an appointment to President Obama’s National Ocean Council Governance Coordinating Committee (GCC) on Feb. 22. Ranker is one of 18 members from states,
Ranker’s Puget Sound Corps Bill Expected to Create Jobs
Senate approves Ranker Puget Sound Corps bill From the Senate Democrats office On Feb. 23, the State Senate approved a bill sponsored by Senator Kevin Rankin to create green jobs for youth and veterans seeking
