LWVSJ Observer Corps* – The Port of Friday Harbor Commission met on January 25, 2023 and reviewed Requests for Proposals about potential leases for port property.
A local coalition that earlier proposed a business incubation/maker space told the Commission the coalition has more partners, including Skagit Valley College and envisions a larger Innovation Center, possibly on multiple port properties, including a three-acre Weber Way plot in the RFP. They asked the Port not to lease any of the parcels until they complete and present a feasibility study. The Commission noted that under their newly adopted lease policy, they would not be considering any other new leases until July, by which time the coalition expects to have its proposal ready.
An e-mailed public comment asked that noise abatement be a consideration in new leases and in support of the Innovation Center…
