The City of Langley, Whidbey Island, Washington

Notices will have been posted for these public hearings. Public hearings provide the citizens an opportunity to give comment to the City Council on issues and actions being considered by the Council. Public hearings are held to gather the data and opinions from the citizenry that facilitate the decision-makers at the council meeting.

Members of the public who wish to speak at a public hearing are asked to sign-in, provide their name and address. A time limit for comments may be established at the hearing. Providing written comments are encouraged.

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TIME TO PREPARE FOR THE WINTER! Do you have your emergency car kit? Have you thought about initiating a Map Your Neighborhood plan with your neighbors on how to work together during an emergency? Chief Randy Heston encourages residents to start preparing for winter now, and has helpful checklists on the Police Department webpage. Click here for your Emergency Car Kit Checklist and more emergency prep information!

Chief Heston also reminds everyone that studded tires are legal from November 1 - March 31. Studded tires can provide additional raction on snow and ice, but can also damage roadways.

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L A N G L E Y

Where the Garden Project Meets Main Street

The Langley Garden Project joined with Langley Main Street in planning a big beautiful spring for our town.

The groups raised the funds, purchased and planted 5000 bulbs during two work parties in October Starting with ribbons of gold daffodils and exploding into a colorful riot of tulips, the Spring will be beautiful in Langley!

Thank you to the work party organizers and volunteers!

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If you would like to support the ongoing Langley beautification efforts, donations can be made at Whidbey Island Bank – in cash or a check made out to "Langley Main Street." If you are reading this and are not around, you may send you check to Langley Main Street at PO Box 123, Langley WA 98260.

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SCHOOL HAS STARTED!

POLICE CHIEF RANDY HESTON ADVISES

Please slow down in school zones!

Chief Heston reminds everyone that the beginning of school is a time when children are at increased risk of transportation related injuries. There are more children on the road and shorter daylight hours, making it especially difficult to see young pedestrians and bicyclists.

Watch for children walking in the street and gathering near bus stops. When backing out of a driveway or leaving a garage, watch for children walking or biking to school.
Always stop for a school bus that has stopped to load or unload passengers. Red flashing lights and an extended stop arm tell you the school bus is stopped to load or unload children.

PLEASE BE AWARE OF SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMITS

The start of school means it is time for everyone to improve their traffic safety practices. Thank you!

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LANGLEY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: It is hard to believe that the Winter weather is just around the corner, and with it the need for community and individual emergency preparedness. The City of Langley has been working on emergency preparedness for a number of years with the goal of having:

an action plan for city staff,
coordinating with governmental and community organizations,
being a partner in the Langley shelter program, and
advocating for household and neighborhood preparedness.

Please take this opporuntity to review your own preparedness.

Click here for emergency preparedness resources and information on the Mapping Your Neighborhood program

In September 2011 the Council adopted a comprehensive emergency management plan for handling serious emergencies.

Langley Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan

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FINANCIAL REPORTS

Click here for current financial reports.

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UPDATED: November 14, 2011

LANGLEY COMMUNITY GARDEN

At the Anderson Farm

The Langley Community Garden is a City of Langley Neighbor-to-Neighbor project in partnership with the Anderson Family. It was started in May 2010 to support the use of agricultural lands to grow food locally. The garden is located at the corner of Fairgrounds Road and Al Anderson Avenue. There are 16 garden plots available to local residents.

If you are interested in a garden plot at the Langley Community Garden click below for additional information:

Langley Community Garden application

Garden Rules & Regulations

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POSTED: December 19, 2011

LANGLEY BOARD & COMMISSION OPENINGS

The City of Langley is looking for citizens interested in serving one of the following Langley boards and commissions.

Cemetery Board

Two positions: Langley resident or non-resident

Click here for more information

Historic Preservation Committee

Four positions: Langley Resident or Non-resident

Click here for more information

Library Board

One position: Langley resident or

Non Resident

Click here for more information

Send applications and questions to:

Cheryl Knighton

Deputy Clerk/Receptionist

City of Langley

P.O. Box 366, Langley WA 98260

Click here to email

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