9-15-2026 City of Oak Harbor Council Meeting

The City of Oak Harbor held a council meeting on September 15, 2026, which included routine procedural matters, public comments, and presentations such as the proclamation of Hispanic Heritage Month. The meeting's primary procurement-related discussion centered on a lodging tax amendment request presented by Oak Harbor Main Street Association. The council considered reallocating $11,028 budgeted for the 2026 Oktoberfest event to the 2026 Home for the Holidays event. The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommended approval of this contract amendment, acknowledging it as a one-time exception and emphasizing the need to establish clearer future procedures for contract amendments. After deliberation, the council approved the amendment by a 5-2 vote. Additionally, the meeting included updates on city projects, a discussion on council ethics and conflict of interest, and an executive session regarding potential litigation. No new contracts or procurement awards beyond the lodging tax amendment were reported.