Questions for Skagit County Ferry Division Year-End Meeting

Questions About Timing, Transparency, and Public Process Questions on Budget Integrity & Capital vs. O&M Misclassification Questions on New Fare Methodology Questions About Deferred Maintenance & Operational Decisions Lost Federal Ferry Census Funding ($600,000–$1,000,000) Questions on Countywide Budget Context Operational Transparency & Public Trust Together, we can help ensure the ferry system remains reliable, fiscally…

by GIFC December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Misclassification of Ferry Capital Projects as Operations & Maintenance

There is a need for Transparency and Correct Budget Reporting There is an ongoing misclassification of major Guemes Island Ferry projects — specifically, the engine replacement and electronic ticketing system — as Operations and Maintenance (O&M) rather than as capital improvements. This accounting practice, as reflected in recent county budget documents and the 2025 Draft Ferry Fare Target Report,…

by GIFC October 20, 2025December 9, 2025

Comment on the 2026 fare increase by Oct. 21st.

Dear Guemes Island Community,  As many of you have seen, the 2026 proposed ferry fare increases are astounding.  Now is the time to tell Skagit County that it should not be approved at this time.  You can help your community and yourselves by submitting a comment by Tuesday, October 21st. telling the Commissioners that they need to…

by GIFC October 16, 2025October 16, 2025