Statement For · Committee For the South Whidbey Port Levy
statement likely AICommittee: Committee For the South Whidbey Port Levy
Vote YES to help preserve South Whidbey’s public waterfronts, fairgrounds, and small business spaces. This six-cent levy lid lift will help the Port address growing maintenance needs, compete for grant funding, and invest in infrastructure that benefits the entire community. The Port of South Whidbey serves approximately 16,000 residents and businesses by maintaining public beaches, the working harbor, boat launches, the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds & Events Center, and facilities that support local small businesses and economic development. This measure would increase the Port’s levy by six cents per $1,000 of assessed value, providing funding to preserve aging facilities and secure the local matching funds needed to compete for state and federal grants. Those grant dollars help stretch local tax dollars further while supporting projects that benefit the entire community. The Port has a long history of responsible financial management, operating under balanced budgets, and successfully completing independent state audits. A yes vote will help preserve public access, maintain important community facilities, and invest in the infrastructure South Whidbey depends on today and for years to come. Join us in supporting this important investment in South Whidbey’s future.