# 10-20-2026 City of Oak Harbor Council Meeting

The City of Oak Harbor Council’s October 20, 2026 regular meeting included a presentation on the 2026 Whidbey Island Marathon, public comments, approval of the consent agenda, and a council discussion of the proposed budget and 2027 master fee schedule. The consent agenda passed unanimously and included a Fizz Events contract; the transcript noted a corrected typo on the agenda cover sheet but provided no contract amount or other terms. No vote was taken on the proposed fee changes or budget measures discussed during the meeting.

The budget discussion focused on marina finances and infrastructure, including proposed marina rate and dredging-fee increases, a proposed $20 weekly marina parking fee, and public comments urging the council to defer increases until dredging is complete. Staff described the marina’s planned dredging and breakwater work, an estimated $4 million maintenance dredge in about ten years, and a potential unfunded Phase 2 marina redevelopment estimated at $35 million. Council members also discussed possible cost reductions, street improvements, reserves, utility-rate increases, and a potential transportation benefit district tax. The meeting noted permitting delays for the marina dredging project; no procurement award or spending motion on these items was recorded.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 20, 2026

### Sources
- [10-20-2026 City of Oak Harbor Council Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI_BUnuiN1g) - City of Oak Harbor