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Coupeville authorizes mayor to reply to Island County on urban growth-area parcels after heated debate over school site

2959203 · March 25, 2025
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Summary

The council voted to authorize the mayor to send a response to Island County on a proposed limited urban growth area (UGA) expansion; public testimony raised concerns about traffic, archaeological sensitivity, tax burden and reserve protections, and a motion to withdraw the town's request failed for lack of a second.

The Coupeville Town Council voted to authorize the mayor to send a letter to Island County regarding questions about limited urban growth area (UGA) expansions for two parcels adjacent to town limits, after extended council discussion and public comment.

What the council authorized At the meeting staff presented a letter prepared for the mayor and council responding to Island County questions about whether the town wishes to include two adjacent parcels in a limited UGA. Council later moved and seconded a motion to authorize the mayor to sign the letter; the motion passed with four votes in favor and none opposed.

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