Jul 20, 2026Board meeting
City of Anacortes City Council Meeting
The council meeting included the swearing-in of the fire chief, a lieutenant, and three new firefighters. Announcements were made regarding a new customer communication system for the fiber network, vacancies on the Arts Commission, Housing Authority Board, and Library Board of Trustees, and the upcoming National Night Out event. Reports were provided on public works projects, including NPDES permits for the wastewater treatment plant, incinerator air emissions permits, and cathodic protection systems for water transmission lines. Public comment sessions addressed city financial due diligence in hiring, the use of consultants for municipal projects, and a request for speakers to define acronyms.