Secretary Salazar to Visit Washington State, Host Town Hall on Future of San Juan Islands with Senator Cantwell 02/16/2012 Contact: Adam Fetcher (DOI) 202-208-6416 Jared Leopold (Sen. Cantwell) 202-224-8277 202-340-6390 ANACORTES, WA—On Saturday, Feb. 18, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell will host a town hall meeting in Anacortes to hear about the ongoing progress to conserve and protect the San Juan Islands. The visit marks Salazar’s third time to the area, showcasing the importance of engaging in a dialogue to learn how the Department can be a better partner in supporting community-driven conservation efforts,… Click Here to Read More
San Juan County Taxed Highest in State All too frequently, we find property tax increases on our ballots. Predictably letters to the editor cry “We pay the lowest tax rates in the state!” Try to write a check for a tax rate. You pay a tax levy, not a tax rate. The fact is that the taxes we pay, per county resident, are the highest in the state. By far the highest.
Lincoln Day Events February 25th!
“What in world is going on? An intelligence briefing for Republicans” by Herb Meyer, Foreign Relations Specialist. Also speaking will be Fredi Simpson our National Committee Woman Come join us to support the county party as it works for you. We will have breakfast on Orcas 9:30 at the American Legion, 793 Crescent Beach Road and Lunch on Lopez 1:00 at the Lopez Island Community Church,91 Lopez Road in the Village. Ferry schedule allows us to all attend both events.We will have auction and raffle opportunities. Come donate to your party and sign up for your 2012 membership. Funds will… Click Here to Read More