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From Skagit County
- GIFC Annual Meeting 2026
- Skagit County Ferry Division Has Announced Its Annual Public Meeting With Islanders
- Questions for Skagit County Ferry Division Year-End Meeting
- Misclassification of Ferry Capital Projects as Operations & Maintenance
- GIFC Monthly Meeting 100925
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…
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,…
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