There is quite a bit happening with our ferry system this month, including a five-day ferry outage, an upcoming deliberation on ferry fares and several infrastructure projects that will affect how we get on and off the island. Here are a few dates worth keeping on your calendar. October 17 — Ferry Tales: A Night…
Dear Commissioners Wesen, Browning, and Burns, We’re writing with renewed optimism following your comments about your interest in reestablishing a collaborative relationship with the Guemes Island Ferry Committee (GIFC) at the September 20th public session. Please let us know when we can start this conversation. With the upcoming work session on October 20th, let us…
There has been a lot of discussion recently about ferry fares, operating costs, ridership and how the County should set fares in the future. On Tuesday, September 22 at 8:30 a.m., the Skagit County Commissioners will hold the public hearing on the proposed 2027 Guemes Island Ferry fare schedule. This is the formal opportunity for…
To represent all ridership of the Guemes Island Ferry by coordinating ferry related issues among ferry users, Skagit County Public Works, and the Skagit County Board of County Commissioners.
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