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Langley councilmembers report concerns about rental housing, invite public to aquifer discussion, note park planning
Summary
Councilmembers reported on local housing concerns, invited the public to an Island Conversations event on June 5 about the aquifer and bluffs, and noted recent Planning Advisory Board work and potential Whale Bell Park improvements.
Councilmembers used the reports section of the May 27 meeting to flag several community items. Councilmember Harolynne Bobis said she had met with DSR and relayed that "they are concerned about the lack of rental housing," emphasizing a local housing shortage. Councilmember Rhonda Salerno invited the public to Island Conversations on June 5 at St Huberts Church to discuss protecting the aquifer and coastal bluffs.
Chris Carlson summarized budget and fiscal-policy work at an FPLC meeting and noted attending a Chamber of Commerce event where Jeff Natter, president of South Whidbey Pride, spoke. Councilmember Gail Fleming said the Planning Advisory Board and recent POS meeting have been discussing possible improvements to Whale Bell Park. These items were reported for the record; no formal council decisions on these topics were taken at the special meeting.
