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June 27, 2022

Guemes Island Public Open House Scheduled for July 28

Skagit County will be hosting a Guemes Island Public Open House on Thursday, July 28 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

A variety of topics will be presented on and discussed during the open house. The schedule of events is as follows:

• 3:00-3:15 pm - Welcome & Staff and Commissioners Introduction & Opening Remarks
• 3:15-3:30 pm - Outline repair work to Edens Road & discuss the impact of the beaver pond
• 3:30-3:45 pm - Discuss options for South Shore
• 3:45-4:00 pm - Updates from Ferry Captain Rowe
• 4:00-4:15 pm - Updates from Parks & Recreation Director
• 4:15-4:50 pm - Open Public Q&A
• 4:50-5:00 pm - Commissioner’s Closing Remarks

Participants may attend either in-person or virtually. Due to the new Open Public Meetings Act, which requires hybrid meeting options for all public meetings, the County has opted to host the open house in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room (1800 Continental Pl, Mount Vernon, WA 98273) to ensure reliable WIFI service for those logging in via ZOOM. If joining virtually, please use the following link: https://bit.ly/SkagitBoCCMtg.

A digital copy of the event’s flyer can be found here: https://bit.ly/3OHxS1o.

For more information about this event, contact Captain Rachel Rowe, Ferry Operations Division Manager, at (360) 416-1466 or email rrowe@co.skagit.wa.us.