Mayor's Snapshot
June 25, 2021
Latest news from the City of Oak Harbor and updates from Mayor Bob Severns
Summer is here and I am excited to see Oak Harbor shine as we bring back all of the great events. I can't wait to see you when I am out and about this summer. Don't forget to say, "hi!"
Shipwreck Shores Splash Park is Open
Hours for the splash park are also extended to 8:30 p.m. between June 25 and June 27.
Boating and Life Jackets
Fourth of July
The Fourth of July parade and fireworks show are back this year. Special thanks to the Greater Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Sponsors, and City Staff. It's going to be a blast.
Additional Reminders for the Fourth of July
City offices are closed on Monday, July 5 in observance of July 4. Garbage, recycling, and yard waste services collected on Monday will be collected on Tuesday, July 6.
The Marina is open during normal business hours.
Due to the parade route, There is no Marina access (entrance or exit) between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. because the road will be closed at SE Pioneer Way and SE Regatta Drive for the parade. Please plan ahead.
The Special Events Permit is Now Available
The City opened up the Special Events Permit Application at the end of May. The application is available online at www.oakharbor.org/specialevents. Details for reserving a facility or deciding if you need a special event permit or not is available on the Facility Rentals page on the City website at www.oakharbor.org/facilityrentals
Island County Human Services
Island County Human Services is administering COVID-19 Emergency grants, offering rent, mortgage and utility assistance to Island County residents impacted by the pandemic.
These funds are designed to minimize evictions and to keep households from falling into homelessness. The goal is to assist all qualifying households before the Eviction Moratorium is lifted.
Contact Human Services for more details by phone at (360) 678-7880.
American Rescue Plan Funds
Finance Director David Goldman will be leading this program. Staff is currently focused on reviewing the details of the grant before proceeding to next steps. More to come on this topic in the future. Finance Director Goldman will be giving an update on the program at the June 30 City Council Workshop.
Rumor Has It...
Rumor
I am planning to purchase the ball fields at Windjammer Park and develop the property into condos.
The rumor is false. The ball fields at Windjammer Park are under discussion as part of the phase two planning for Windjammer Phase Two. I also want to eliminate another rumor about Windjammer Phase Two. Yes, there is a phase two outreach process coming and it will include additional community participation.
If you hear about something the City is doing and you want to confirm it, let us know. You can email City staff at info@oakharbor.org and someone will respond. It may take a few days to research but we will do our best to provide the answer for you.
Upcoming Events
I hope to see you out and about at one of these upcoming events:
Sasquatch Walk - Sold Out!
June 26, 2021 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Rededication and Celebration Event for the Memorial Rotary Bridge
July 1, 2021 at 11 a.m.
July 1 - rules and guidelines available on the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife website at wdfw.wa.gov/fishing
Whidbey Young Professionals - Monthly Networking Lunch
July 2, 2021 at 1 p.m.
July 4, 2021 - see website and flyer above for event dates/times
Fourth of July
July 5, 2021 - City Offices are closed and Garbage/Recycling services scheduled for Monday move to Tuesday collection.
July 9, 2021 | 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The Center in Oak Harbor's Picnic in the Park
July 21 and August 25 at 12 p.m.
Whidbey Island Marathon
September 12, 2021
Connect with us online
Thank you for reading the June 2021 edition of the Mayor's Snapshot!
Mayor Bob Severns
Email: mayor@oakharbor.org
Website: www.oakharbor.org
Location: 865 Southeast Barrington Dr., Oak Harbor, WA, USA
Phone: 360-279-4500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OakHarbor/