South Whidbey Record, July 11, 2015

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Langley mayoral candidates Tim Callison, Sharon Emerson and Thomas Gill participate in an election forum Thursday.

Mayoral hopefuls offer visions for Langley Diagnosis of hospital woes vary widely by candidate

By BEN WATANABE South Whidbey Record Langley mayoral and Whidbey General Hospital commissioner candidates shared a little more about their backgrounds and vision at the final scheduled public forum on South Whidbey before the primary election. The three Langley candidates touted their different experiences at the voter forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island and Sno-Isle Libraries. Answering 12

questions, the Langley candidates were civil during the nearly hour-long Q&A session. None of them used their challenge cards, which were available to counter a fellow candidate’s response. Facing a crowd of about 50 people at the Langley United Methodist Church on Thursday night, the questions covered a range of issues facing the city. Some of the inquiries were about the nature of balancing residential and commercial interests, familiarity with the

city budget and possible improvements, infrastructure projects to be pursued, city funding sources, water and utility rates, the police department’s size, and encouraging youth and younger generations to live in Langley. Some of the more pressing questions were with regard to the balance between a desire for growth and maintaining the city’s Village by the Sea character. Mayoral candidate Tim Callison, who touted his 36-year career as a corporate executive,

Port ousting of Greenbank Farm Management Group sparks outrage By MEGAN HANSEN Whidbey News Group In a move that shocked onlookers, commissioners for the Port of Coupeville voted 2-1 Wednesday

to terminate negotiations with the Greenbank Farm Management Group. SEE PORT, A3

said the city’s citizen advisory boards handle those issues well, citing businesses that ask to develop in certain ways that could impact views and were denied or rejected. Sharon Emerson, who also said her qualifications as a career administrator suited her well for the elected office, cited the city’s ongoing struggle with Mo’s Pub and Eatery and nearby residents complaining of noise. She SEE FORUM, A3

Community volunteer dies in horse accident By JUSTIN BURNETT South Whidbey Record

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Tammy Stillwell poses for a picture with her horse Maxx. She died this week from injuries she sustained while participating in a Civil War reenactment.

South Whidbey lost a dedicated volunteer and good Samaritan this week. Tammy Stillwell died Sunday from injuries she sustained while participating in a Civil War reenactment at Willamette Mission State Park in Oregon. The Langley SEE STILLWELL, A16


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