LCF list now over 500 members
Sat Feb 24, 2007
We're very pleased with this level of interest, and there is still room for more in this open community forum.
If you know people who ought to be on the list but haven't signed up yet, please encourage them to join us.
FCF is now online
Tue Jan 10, 2006
The Freeland Community Forum (which draws on LCF as model) now has its web site online. Take a look at http://www.freelandcommunityforum.org/ . If you feel you are part of the Freeland community you are warmly welcome to join FCF.
LCF list now over 300 members
Wed Jun 8, 2005
We've been growing steadily AND there is room for lots more in this open community forum.
If you know people who ought to be on the list but haven't signed up yet, please encourage them to join us.
You can find out who is on the list here but you will need to be logged in to see the list.
LCF might get a sister
Wed Mar 2, 2005
A group of Freeland residents are starting to explore creating the Freeland Community Forum based on the LCF model, and they have asked me (Robert Gilman, LCF webmaster) to help them get up and running. If you would like to know more, please contact Lou Malzone.
LCF list now over 250 members
Mon Feb 21, 2005
Thanks to signups at the Imagine Langley Town Meeting and the 'End Of Suburbia' showing we've added over 50 new members in less than two weeks.
LCF list now over 200 members
Tue Feb 8, 2005
That includes most of Langley's city government, many of the downtown merchants, and lots and lots of interested citizens. Nevertheless, there is room for lots more in this open community forum.
If you know people who ought to be on the list but haven't signed up yet, please encourage them to join us.
You can find out who is on the list here but you will need to be logged in to see the list.
The LCF list now has over 150 members
Fri Sep 17, 2004
The list keeps growing -- and we have lots more to grow. If you know people who ought to be on the list but haven't signed up yet, please encourage them to join us.
You can find out who is on the list here but you will need to be signed in to see the list.
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Acknowledgement to the Real Elves
Sun Jan 6, 2008
The spirit and warmth of Christmas in Langley was created by a committee of Christmas Masterminds who dedicated their time, energy, creativity and participation for one year. Kelly Turner-Gibson, Assistant Manager of Whidbey Island Bank, Christina Parker, Coldwell Banker, Michael Muzos, Manager of U.S. Bank, Cynthia Tilkin, Owner, In The Country, Don Horner, Farmer’s Insurance, Kim Tiller, Owner, Whidbey Island Soap Shop, Jonathan Sage, President, Northwest Public Relations, Sharon and Fred Lundahl, Owners, Music for the Eyes, Ruth Den Adel, Owner, Seabreeze Vacation Home, Patricia Friedman, Chairman of Choochokam Arts Festival, Gwen and Celia of Alikat’s Productions, Kay Lagerquist, Business Consultant, and Dr. Fred McCarthy, Superintendent of South Whidbey Island School District.
Each one of these individuals contributed to making the town of Langley have a December to Remember. Each one of these special people deserves a purple heart for helping to Save our community. They are an inspiration. A special thank you goes to those Bayview Market vendors who bravely endured the winter weather elements to share their goods and services in Langley. Our Town was delighted. To those merchants who financially supported, to the merchants who donated to our successful raffle, to our Christmas “angel” sponsors who donated money and materials, and to all the many volunteers, including the young people in the Whidbey Island School District, Thank you all.
Our sweet memories of Christmas past laid the foundation for “Come Home for the Holidays.” We weaved together the town, the residents, the schools and the children. Intertwining, multilayered, we gave ourselves the Gift of Unity…in our community. Next year? Ah…Hum…Slumped in a chair, marveling at the sparkling town. Everyone should have this experience! :!: Thank you for mine. ! God smiled on our parade.
Former Langley City Planner Returns In Expanded Role
Wed Jan 2, 2008
LANGLEY, WA (January 2, 2008) - At tonight’s Langley City Council meeting, Mayor Paul Samuelson will announce the appointment of Larry Cort as the city’s new Community Planning Director. “I’m thrilled to have Larry returning to lead city planning efforts, “ said Samuelson. “Larry will assume his former leadership role in land use planning but he will also work closely with me., the Council and Langley citizens on developing and implementing a broader range of public policy initiatives. I also expect that Larry will take a lead role in providing education to our public officials and citizens on topics of general interest or concern.
Samuelson added, “Initially, Larry’s energies will be focused on implementing the recent Comprehensive Plan changes and, by extension, to work toward lifting the current moratorium in a responsible manner. Working with the community to revise our land use regulations consistent with our long range vision is essential to promoting confidence and predictability in our review processes. Poor rules open the door for poor development.”
Cort left the Langley city planner position last fall after being hired by former Mayor Neil Colburn in December 2006. Cort resigned to take a planning job in the Seattle area where he and his wife had relocated. “It was hard for me to leave Langley, and I found that I just couldn’t get Langley off my mind, “said Cort. “When Paul proposed expanding the position to include more community planning, coming back felt right to me,” explained Cort.
Cort grew up in Central Whidbey and then returned to serve as the planner for Coupeville for eight years. Prior to coming to Langley, Cort worked for three years as a senior planner for the city of Oak Harbor.
Samuelson is also bringing on local area consultant, Kathleen Landel, to work part-time as Special Assistant to the Mayor. Landel will be responsible for community relations and communications, grant writing and research, coordinating the citizen advisory boards and commissions, and the development of a four-year long-range plan. “Kathleen has years of experience helping organizations and boards become really effective. She brings strong communication, facilitation and strategic planning skills,” said Samuelson.
“I’m stepping into the Mayor’s office with a dedicated, highly experienced staff. With the addition of Larry’s and Kathleen’s expertise, I’m looking forward to leading a strong team,” Samuelson stated.
Shelton resigns
Mon Jul 16, 2007
Breaking news! Mike Shelton just resigned as a commissioner. Apparently Brian just put a story up on the Record Web site www.southwhidbeyrecord.com. :!:
Commissioner Shelton posts statement on Fair Board
Sat Feb 24, 2007
County Commissioner Mike Shelton has posted a statement giving his views on recent controversies involving the Island County Fair Board. You will find his statement at the beginning of the topic Fairgrounds Road issues.
Related discussions are in the topics Construction Traffic Headed Directly Into Langley? and The Past, Present, and Future of the Island County Fair
Public Hearing on the Edgecliff subdivision moratorium
Fri Jan 27, 2006
The next City Council meeting (Feb 1 @ 6:30, City Hall) will include a Public Hearing on the moratorium adopted December 7, 2005 prohibiting subdivision of any parcel within the area of the City located between Edgecliff Dr. on the north and Sandy Pt. Rd. on the south and between the eastern boundary of the RS7200 zone and the City’s eastern boundary. This is complex issue with implications for all of Langley. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend. A staff report on the moratorium is available to the public at City Hall.
Langley Planning Advisory Board - May 25
Mon May 23, 2005
Everyone is welcome to attend the next meeting of the Langley Planning Advisory Board
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
5:30 pm
City Hall ñ Upstairs Staff Conference Room
Agenda:
1. Attendance: board, staff, public
2. Minutes of April 11th meeting
3. Board comments
4. Review of revised PAB meeting and hearing schedule, May through September 2005
5. Review of May 18th critical areas workshop; discussion of proposed amendments to the Cityís critical areas ordinance, Chapter 16.20 LMC.
6. Next meeting ñ June 8, 2005
Planning for Langley's Wetlands, Streams, etc.
Tue May 17, 2005
The Langley Planning Advisory Board is having an open workshop to discuss changes to the cityís ordinances regarding Resource Lands and Environmentally Sensitive (Critical) Areas Management (involving wetlands, streams, bluffs, etc.).
Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Time: 3:00 PM
Place: Langley City Hall
Everyone is welcome.
The issue is of real significance to the future of our town. The meeting is specific to Langley, and is not part of the environmental reviews conducted by Island County.
Ms. Susan Meyer, a Wetlands Specialist with the Washington State Department of Ecology, will be present to assist us.
Hal
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