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Council approves correspondence supporting Waldron Island–Deer Harbor car share grant
Summary
San Juan County approved correspondence supporting a grant application for a car-share project at Deer Harbor meant to ease parking pressure from Waldron Island commuters; Waldron resident Vicky Heater thanked the council during public comment.
San Juan County Council on May 13 approved correspondence in support of a grant application (GRAMA PTD 0873-007) for the Waldron Island–Deer Harbor Green Car Share Project.
Council members praised the project as a piece of a larger solution to parking shortages that affect Waldron Island residents who travel to Deer Harbor. One council member singled out local advocates, citing Vicky Heater (Waldron resident) and Bruce Benton (Island Rides/EV advocate) for their work on the proposal.
Vicky Heater, who participated by phone during public comment, thanked the council for moving to support the grant through Island Blyde and called the project “pretty exciting,” saying she looks forward to seeing how it works for the community.
The council approved the correspondence by motion; members voted in favor and the motion carried.
What’s next: Staff will route the correspondence supporting the grant application and follow any next steps required by the grantor.
