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Oak Harbor council adopts B&O tax to fund marina dredging, council says work delayed for decades
Summary
Oak Harbor officials say a newly adopted business-and-occupation tax will fund dredging and breakwater repairs at the city marina after decades of deferred maintenance; dredging work is planned for the 2026–27 fish window and related grants and permit activity are underway.
Oak Harbor officials said the City Council has adopted a business-and-occupation tax to help pay for dredging and breakwater repairs at the city marina, with the tax scheduled to take effect Oct. 1.
The tax will apply to gross receipts above set thresholds and is intended to raise local revenue to fund marina repairs that council members and staff said were deferred for more than 20 years. Mayor (name not specified) said the council "felt this was an appropriate measure to assure the future of the marina and Harbor Bay for recreation, wildlife, and tourism."
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