Letters to the Editor - South Whidbey Record

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Navigating the ethics maze

The City of Langley’s Ethics Commission is comprised of fellow citizen volunteers who meet to draft a revised code of ethical conduct under which elected and appointed city officers, employees and contractors will function.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Reconsider Island County recycling vote

Recycling using all-in-one carts was started years ago throughout much of Washington state. Co-mingled recycling is a convenient way to make landfills last longer, reduce trips to drop off stations and allow customers to choose lesser garbage service than they have now.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Workers warm a heart on Whidbey

I would like to thank Hearts & Hammers and all the wonderful people that helped on my place May 4. Also thanks for the help in the past.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Why the Legion adopted the poppy

I sincerely thank you for coming to the Maple Ridge Center to record the poppy girls and the awesome veterans there.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Volunteers embellish SWHS tennis courts

We’d like to publicly thank several groups of people who have recently helped to improve the South Whidbey High School tennis courts.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Whidbey Island economy needs ferry funding

In the next couple of weeks the Washington State Legislature will decide whether to fund construction of a third 144-car ferry.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | School lunches mismanaged

I’m sorry, but what a crock. Several years ago when the school district awarded the food service contract it was under the illusion that the district would be revenue neutral

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Wayward mussel disks pollute

To the editor: Concerning Mr. Jefferds’ comment (The Record, May 4) that he is offended he may be required to prove his commercial shell fish farm in Penn Cove does not result in “adverse environmental impact,” I submit the following.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Mandatory recycling better

To the editor: I was very disappointed in our community leaders when the recycling initiative was repealed. Our environment should be of the highest priority, especially because ours, Whidbey Island, is a particularly fragile one.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Questionnaire is questioned

To the editor: This is regarding the Island County Assessor’s Office questionnaire.