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Island County commissioners sworn in; judge and commissioners emphasize bipartisanship
Summary
At a Dec. 17 meeting the board administered oaths to Melanie Bacon and Jill Johnson and heard brief remarks from Judge Skinner praising county election administration and urging collaborative governance.
The Island County Board of Commissioners held a swearing‑in ceremony during its Dec. 17 meeting, administering the oath to Melanie Bacon and Jill Johnson for their respective commissioner positions.
During the ceremony, each commissioner repeated the oath of office and Judge Skinner, a superior court judge who introduced himself and noted his role as a presiding judge, offered congratulatory remarks and praised the county's election administration. "We have great people in these positions," Skinner said, noting the value of experience and public service.
Commissioners used the occasion to emphasize bipartisanship and working relationships across policy differences. The chair announced the board would adjourn for a noon swearing‑in and later reconvene for a Board of Health meeting at 1 p.m.
No formal votes were taken during the ceremony itself.
