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 "city": "Island County",
 "state": "Washington",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/islandcountywa.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions",
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   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-1211",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Island Local Integrating Organization (ILIO)",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-1199",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization",
   "headline": "IRTPO board to review transit plans and public comments",
   "summary": "The Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization Executive Board will meet to approve agenda items, discuss the Human Services Transportation Plan, and accept letters of support. The meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Island County Annex Building in Coupeville.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-1209",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions",
   "headline": "County approves $633,588 contract for behavioral health services",
   "summary": "The Island County Board will approve a consent agenda, two interlocal agreements for State Enhanced 911 funds, and a $633,588.15 contract with North Sound Behavioral Health for jail transition and opioid outreach services. It will also schedule public hearings on several sewer franchise renewals for Camano Island properties and consider an ordinance amendment to damage claim procedures. Additional interagency agreements with the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts totaling $117,230 are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1210",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board of Health considers request for retailers to stop selling Kratom",
   "summary": "The Board of Health will decide whether to send a letter requesting that Island County retailers voluntarily stop selling Kratom and 7-OH products. The meeting also includes presentations on the 2025 Healthy Youth Survey, the department's 2027 budget, and a strategic vision for 2025-2030.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1208",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss tax program changes for forests and farms",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission is reviewing proposed changes to the Public Benefit Rating System (PBRS) to allow property owners in forestry and agriculture programs to transfer into PBRS. The body will also discuss the 2027 draft work plan and remaining 2026 tasks.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-1204",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions",
   "headline": "Island County Commissioners to hold work session on court agreements and county policies",
   "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several interagency agreements for the Superior Court and updates to county policies. The session includes reviews of generative AI guidelines, shoreline management, and kennel fees.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-1206",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions",
   "headline": "County approves $2.39 M Sunrise Boulevard shoulder widening project",
   "summary": "The Board will consider routine consent items, reappointments to the Salmon Recovery Technical and Citizen Committee, and several service contracts. Major items include a bid award to Konnerup Construction for the Sunrise Boulevard Shoulder Widening Project ($2,392,891.80) and multiple public hearings to schedule future transportation and water franchise decisions. The meeting also features an agreement with Puget Sound Energy for EV charging stations at 7th and Main St. in Coupeville.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-1207",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization",
   "headline": "Island RTPO Technical Advisory Committee to update Regional Transportation Improvement Program",
   "summary": "The Technical Advisory Committee will meet to take action on the Regional Transportation Improvement Program update. The body will also discuss STBG programming, the Human Services Transportation Plan, and RoundTable.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-1205",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions",
   "headline": "Island County reviews TIP updates and reappoints two salmon committee members",
   "summary": "The Board will discuss the new Island County Office of Public Defense and move to consent on reappointing Frederick Kiga and Lela Chavez to the Salmon Recovery Technical and Citizen Committee. Commissioners will also consider the final pre‑public hearing update of the 2027‑2032 Transportation Improvement Plan, which includes project changes and a scheduled public hearing on 4 August 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1202",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07082026-1202",
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions",
   "headline": "Board will award $1.45 M RCED grant to Coupeville for Parker Road sewer/storm line",
   "summary": "The Board will consider routine consent agenda items and approve contracts for after‑school programs with the Coupeville, Oak Harbor, and South Whidbey Boys & Girls Clubs, each for $15,000. It will adopt a resolution authorizing the call for bids for the 2026 Countywide Pavement Preservation project, funded with $327,873 of local money and $900,000 of federal money. The Board will award four Rural County Economic Development grants, including $113,000 to the Port of South Whidbey, $1,447,260 to the Town of Coupeville for a Parker Road sewer and storm line extension, $800,000 to Whidbey Camano Land Trust for Keystone Preserve access, and $60,000 to WhidbeyHealth Medical Center for a workforce parking expansion. Public hearings will be held on water franchise renewals for Bakerview Terrace Community Club, Inc. and Sierra Vista Water Association.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1201",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07072026-1201",
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Water Utility Coordinating Committee",
   "headline": "Water Utility Coordinating Committee to review voting member applicants",
   "summary": "The committee will review applicants for two voting member positions representing a municipality and an agency or company. Members will also discuss the proposal to draft a committee charter defining the group's mission, goals, and member responsibilities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1200",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-1198",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-1197",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Lodging Tax Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Lodging Tax Advisory Committee previews 2027 grant application process",
   "summary": "The committee will present a preview of the new online application form for the 2027 Lodging Tax Revenue Grant. Staff will explain how to use the practice sheet to prepare applications and will answer questions from potential applicants. The meeting is open to all interested parties, in person or via Zoom.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-1196",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Council of Governments",
   "headline": "Island County COG to hear jail, library, and arts presentations",
   "summary": "The Island County Council of Governments will meet to approve minutes and hear presentations from Sno-Isle Libraries, the Oak Harbor Creative Arts Foundation, and the Island County Jail. The group will also discuss the next meeting scheduled for July 22, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1193",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization",
   "headline": "Board will select a consultant for the Human Services Transportation Plan",
   "summary": "The Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization Executive Board will vote on the selection of a consultant for the Coordinated Transit – Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP). They will also approve the agenda and minutes from the May 24 meeting, discuss the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) project programming, and provide an update on the Regional Transportation Improvement Plan. Public comments are allowed for up to three minutes each.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1192",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06242026-1192",
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions",
   "headline": "Commissioners discuss potential legislative priorities with Columbia Policy Advisors",
   "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners is holding a roundtable meeting with elected officials and department heads. The session focuses on a discussion regarding potential legislative priorities with Columbia Policy Advisors.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1194",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions",
   "headline": "Board to discuss comprehensive plan updates and approve public defender lease",
   "summary": "The Island County Board of Commissioners will convene a regular meeting to consider personnel policy changes, reappointments to the Marine Resources Committee, and a public defender office lease. The board will also hold public hearings on ordinances related to the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1195",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-1195",
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-1188",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions",
   "headline": "Board reviews Rural County Economic Development fund performance and grant awards",
   "summary": "The Island County Board of Commissioners will review the financial performance of the Rural County Economic Development (RCED) fund and make award decisions for the 2026 grant cycle. The session also covers facility lease renewals and a road closure project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-1190",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172026-1190",
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1191",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-1191",
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board of Health considers appointment to Community Health Advisory Board",
   "summary": "The Board of Health will discuss the appointment of a new member to the Community Health Advisory Board. The meeting also includes presentations on federal climate rule changes and a local resource directory.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1189",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-1189",
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Island Regional Transportation Planning Organization",
   "headline": "Island RTPO Technical Advisory Committee to discuss RTIP updates",
   "summary": "The Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) and the STBG programming. The session includes time for public input and a roundtable discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-1187",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners Work Sessions",
   "headline": "Board discusses septic system notices and committee vacancies",
   "summary": "The Island County Board of Commissioners will discuss reappointments for the Marine Resources Committee and review current vacancies across various county boards. The Board will also review a draft letter regarding unknown on-site septic systems and discuss forming a Climate Impact Advisory Committee.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-1184",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-1184",
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Board of County Commissioners Regular & Special Sessions",
   "headline": "Island County holds public hearings on kennel licenses and dangerous dogs",
   "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding kennel licenses, noise control, and the establishment of a code for potentially dangerous dogs. The board will also consider a resolution for road safety improvements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1186",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-1186",
   "source": "https://www.islandcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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