Commissioner Bacon on Her Vision



"Vision is indispensable, and my record proves I am tenacious at implementing my vision."

Saturday

Congressman Rick Larsen Endorses Melanie Bacon for County Commissioner District I


 

A Selection of Melanie Bacon's Achievements as County Commissioner

  • Developed and approved the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), a long-term planning document to guide countywide economic development.
  • Approved and funded a mobile health unit to take services directly to citizens in need.
  • Approved and funded the purchase of select land parcels for public benefit including wetlands and beach front.
  • Secured millions in ARPA funds for community service groups.
  • Saved Whidbey Women's Clinic from closure.
  • Led a successful fight for six new affordable housing projects in Island County and also hired a Affordable Housing Development Specialist to coordinate future affordable housing development projects.
  • Negotiated support for a Climate Resiliency resolution.
  • Approved and funded new Conservation Futures projects.
  • Increased local funding for emergency preparedness and created a new Emergency Preparation fund.
  • Led update of animal welfare code.
  • Updated and improved the building permit process.
  • Funded Whidbey General to prevent closure.
  • Established a new era of government in the sunshine with a weekly newsletter that reports the details of county board decisions and operations. 

 

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