News
From the GIFC
From Skagit County
- Sept 22: 2027 Ferry Fares and Your Opportunity to Comment
- August 4, 2026 Draft Ferry Fare Target Report
- August 19, 2026 Guemes Island Ferry Meeting
- August 6, 2026 Watch Ferry Work Session
- August 4–18 2026: Early Public Comment Period and Presentation
2027 Ferry Fares and County Budget: Important Dates for Guemes Island Ferry
Skagit County is beginning its annual process for setting the Guemes Island Ferry fare schedule and adopting the County’s 2027 budget. Several meetings and public comment periods are scheduled between August and December. Some meetings are informational only, while others provide opportunities to submit written comments or speak directly to the County Commissioners. The Guemes…
GIFC Annual Meeting 2026
Thursday April 9th @7:00pm at the Hall Hello fellow islanders, The Guemes Island Ferry Committee will hold our Annual Meeting on Thursday April 9th 2026 at 7:00pm at the Community Hall. Our goal with this meeting is to give the community an update on the various projects the team is involved in and a summary…
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…
