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County Marine Facility Update: Council Reviews Aging Infrastructure

Marine facilities are part of the County’s essential public transportation system, and the County anticipates significant challenges maintaining these facilities in the coming years.

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OCT28 JURY DUTY: NOVEMBER 2-6, 2026 OCT28 Council Approves ‘Home Fund’ Funding for Three Affordable Housing Projects In total, the Council awarded $3,734,596 in REET funding and $310,000 in sales tax funding. The County has now awarded approximately $19 million in grants for affordable housing pr... OCT27 County Deliberates Pausing Essential Public Facility Siting on Shaw Island; Reevaluates Path Forward Given current budget constraints, staff is evaluating how to prioritize time and resources across the county. OCT27 Multiple County Advisory Board & Committee Seats Open Key positions on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, Solid Waste Advisory Committee, Clean Water Advisory Committee, Agricultural Resources Committee, and other boards are open. OCT27 County DEM Seeks Public Input on Disaster Preparedness We’re asking San Juan County residents to complete a short survey to help update the County’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. OCT21 Assessor’s Office Presents the “Levy Transparency Tool” Estimate property tax amounts for levies on the 2026 November 3 ballot. OCT21 2026 Winter Flea & Craft Market Returns December 5th & 6th! Vendor applications for the annual Winter Flea & Craft Market at the San Juan County Fairgrounds are now OPEN! OCT19 Local Fire Districts Now Issue Burn Permits; Available as of Oct. 12 Residents can apply for burn permits via their local fire district. There is no change in cost, and permits can be obtained quickly and easily online! OCT14 San Juan County Receives $660k Public Safety Grant The grant program, administered by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, was introduced into state law in 2025 as part of an effort to increase public safety f... OCT14 San Juan County Resident Camping Reservations Open Early January A special benefit for San Juan County residents only, these reservations are available starting January 6, 2027. OCT14 Construction Begins on Eastsound Public Float Ahead of Re-Opening in 2027 Crews expect to finish the in-water work—including pilings and anchorage—and return the dock to its pre-closure condition before year’s end.
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