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Community groups say compressed planning schedule will hinder public participation
Summary
A community organizer told the Island County commissioners that accelerated release of long-range planning elements and looming grant deadlines will make meaningful public participation difficult; the long-range planning schedule update is on next week's agendas.
Marnie Jackson told the Board of Island County Commissioners on May 13, 2025, that recent adjustments to Island County’s long-range planning schedule will make it difficult for community organizations and residents to participate meaningfully.
Jackson said grant-funded community organizations supported by the Department of Commerce were resourced to engage with draft elements according…
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