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Oak Harbor council authorizes staff to pursue Port District option for marina funding
Summary
After months of public outreach and a survey that favored a port district, Oak Harbor's council voted unanimously to authorize staff to begin planning steps toward creation of a North Whidbey Port District and to hire a consultant to advise the process.
The Oak Harbor City Council unanimously authorized staff on Jan. 14 to pursue planning for a potential public port district, a step staff says could unlock state and federal funding streams to address marina repairs, breakwater and dredging needs.
Parks and Recreation Director Brian Smith and Marina stakeholders presented a summary of public engagement since June, including open houses and a public survey that indicated strong preference for exploring a port district as the top funding option. City staff outlined the marina's long-term capital needs: an aging breakwater, failing dock systems, and recurring…
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