Journal of the San Juans, January 23, 2013

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Council mulls delay of CAO startup date Proposed two-month delay allows more time for public education The San Juan County Council will consider postponing until May 1 the date that the recently approved update of the critical areas ordinance would take effect. The County Council agreed it would consider postponement of the CAO startup date as part of a Feb. 12 public hearing, beginning at 10:15 a.m., allowing for testimony by the public on the topic. Approved by the council Dec. 3, the CAO updates, which apply to wetlands, aquifer recharge areas, frequent-

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Continued from page 1 and find them interesting, especially from people I respect,” he concluded. Clark Gilbert also likes changes to the charter. Asked for recommendations, Gilbert responded, “Bob Jarman is exceptionally good. I know him well. He has the ability to be bipartisan and work for the good of the whole county. Endorsements from parties are not a problem. People understand what endorsements mean and can make up their own minds from all the information they get.” Local attorney Laura Tuttle at first demurred, but turned back in the middle of the street and, continuing across, said, “I’ve known Lisa Byers for a number of years and worked with her on housing issues. When there was a problem at a meeting, she dug into it and found a solution. She fosters an environment among people she works with of compromise and coopera-

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the planters cost the town roughly $1,000, Wilson added. “We cannot allow these crimes to be tolerated and

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tion, and I think she would be an outstanding councilwoman.” Five women were having coffee at Griffin Bay Bookstore, but only Stacey Germain and Ashley Strutz wanted to “go on the record.” Germain said, “Why are we voting again? I thought the three that we elected last November would be the permanent council. But I’m definitely in favor of a threeperson council, they’ll be able to get more done than six. I’m not telling you who I’ll vote for.” Ashley Strutz picked up the thread. “The six member council clearly wasn’t working. Partisan endorsements are not a problem. They can be helpful to help me make an educated decision about the candidates,” Strutz said. Is one particular issue important to how you’ll vote? “Elections aren’t about a single issue. I want to investigate the candidates’ positions on a number of issues before I decide,” she said. should assist the Sheriff in their investigation.” The town asks that anyone with information about destruction of the planters contact the Sheriff ’s Department during business hours, (360) 378-4151.

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of the new regulations.” The county Community Development and Planning Department is sponsoring a pair of workshops for land-use design professionals, land-use planners and attorneys, and consultants who regularly deal with development permits and land-use codes. The first workshop is Jan. 30, 8:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., at the Mullis Street Fire Station, 1011 Mullis Street, in Friday Harbor. The second, on Orcas Island, is Feb. 6, 10:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., at the Eastsound Fire Station, 45 Lavender Lane. Registration is required for each workshop. To register, contact CDPD's Lynda Guernsey, (360) 370-7579, or lyndag@sanjuancon.com, with name, phone number, email address, and the workshop you wish to attend.

Economy takes center stage at council candidate forum

The local economy will be the sole topic of a candidates forum for the six contenders in the San Juan County Council primary election. Sponsored by San Juan Islander, the forum is Jan. 29, 5:30-6:15 p.m., at the Grange Hall in Friday Harbor, 152 N. First St. Candidates will field questions about tourism, agriculture, construction, tele-commuting and the proper role of government in creating local jobs and businesses as part of a moderated discussion about the local economy. The primary election is Feb. 12.

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ly flooded areas, fish and wildlife habitat and geologically hazardous areas, are slated to take effect March 1. Postponing the effective date would not affect the time period for appeals to the Growth Management board, which is 60 days after the publication of the county legislation action. A postponement would allow an additional two months for county staff to complete a series of workshops for design professionals, planning staff, real estate professionals, and to develop materials and information to assist individuals in understanding revisions to the ordinance before they take effect, according to a press release by the county. Councilwoman Patty Miller, Orcas East, said the delay would provide time to “ensure a solid implementation

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