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Commissioners set Island Lake Management District rates for 2026 at 62¢ per $1,000 valuation
Summary
The county established 2026 assessment rates for Lake Management District No. 1 (Island Lake), expecting $50,000 in LMD revenue in 2026 and a 15‑year projected total of $343,980; the commission approved the rates after public comment in support.
The Mason County Board of Commissioners approved rates and charges for Lake Management District (LMD) No. 1 for Island Lake during the Nov. 25 meeting. Commissioner Travis Adams explained the LMD was established Sept. 16, 2025, and staff satisfied notice and hearing requirements under applicable RCWs.
The district expects to raise an estimated $50,000 in 2026 and a projected $343,980 over 15 years. The formula proposed for the 2026 assessment is 62¢ per $1,000 of assessed valuation. The commission moved and passed the motion to set the 2026 assessment formula and anticipate that revenue bonds or notes payable from such rates will finance LMD activities.
Randy Lewis, chair of the Island LMD advisory committee, spoke in favor, described committee activities and said the district will pursue lake evaluation work (IVAMP) and grant opportunities to fund a detailed lake assessment. He said the committee will pursue grants if deadlines allow and will apply next year if necessary.
The motion to set rates and proceed with LMD financing expectations passed by voice vote.
Next steps: LMD leaders and county staff will pursue grant opportunities to fund lake evaluation and move forward with the assessment schedule.
