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Anacortes council approves switch to Verizon Frontline, city projects $90,000 in credits

Anacortes City Council · January 27, 2026
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Summary

The council authorized the mayor to sign contract 26036ITS002 with Verizon Frontline. Staff said the move will provide emergency priority services and roughly $90,000 in one‑time credits in 2026 and about $24,000 in ongoing annual savings.

The Anacortes City Council voted Jan. 26 to authorize the mayor to sign a contract (26036ITS002) switching the city's wireless voice, text and data service plans to Verizon Frontline under the Washington State/NASPO contract.

Administrative Services Director Emily Hsu presented the recommendation, saying the Frontline offering provides priority and preemption in…

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