San Juan Island Government Listings

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
1st Floor, Courthouse
350 Court St.,
(360) 378-3870
Director: David Zeretzke

Personnel/Human Resources

Risk Management/Insurance

Board of Equalization Petitions

LEOFF Disability Board

Special Projects for Board of County Commissioners

ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
1st Floor, Courthouse
350 Court St.,
(360) 378-2172
Fax: (360) 378-4729
County Assessor: Paul Dossett

Listing/Valuing all Real and Personal Property

Open Space Taxation Programs

Classified and Designated Forest Programs

Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption Programs

AUDITOR
1st Floor, Courthouse
(360) 378-2161
Elections - 378-3357
County Auditor: Si Stephens

Elections - Voter Registration/

Absentee Ballots

Accounts Payable

Marriage Licenses

Vehicle & Vessel Licensing

Dog Licensing

Central Services

Employee Payroll

Recording of Documents

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
& COUNTY AGENT
221 Weber Way, Suite LL,
(360) 378-4414 (Fax) 378-2187
sjce@wsu.edu
8:00am - 3:30pm
WSU Extension Agent: Tom Schultz

RESEARCH BASED EDUCATION & TRAINING:

Agriculture
Safe Pesticide Use
Clothing
Home Horticulture
Natural Resource Management
Food Safety
Nutrition
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS:

Master Gardeners

4-H/Youth Development

Food Safety Advisors

Livestock Advisors

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Second Floor, Courthouse
350 Court Street #1
(360) 378-2898
fax: (360) 378-7208
County Commissioners: Kevin Ranker, Alan Lichter and Rhea Miller
Administrative Assistant/Deputy Clerk: Lillian Hamel

Legislative Decisions, Including Annual County Budget

Care of County Property and Funds

Land Use Appellate Body

Provide for County Infrastructure, Roads, Buildings

Fix Amount of County Taxes According to Law

DISTRICT COURT
(8:00am - 5:00pm)
1st Floor, Courthouse
PO Box 127
(360) 378-4017 (Fax) 378-4099
District Court Judge: Stewart Andrew
Court Administrator: Marion Melville

Parking Tickets (Town of FH Pay)

Traffic Infractions

Misdemeanors and Gross Misdemeanors

Civil Claims to $25,000

Small Claims to $2,500

Domestic Violence Protection Orders

Anti-Harassment Protection Orders

Vehicle Impound Hearings

HEALTH AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Courthouse Annex
145 Rhone St.
(360) 378-4474
Director: John Manning

PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICES
Immunizations

Well Child Clinics

Women, Infants and Children Program

Senior Screening Clinic

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinic

Communicable Diseases

Health Education

Children with Special Health Care Needs Program

Cardio-vascular Risk Reduction Program

Tuberculosis Program

Public Health Nursing Services

AIDS Counseling, Testing and Case Management

Parenting Skills Training

Clinical Testing in Support of In-House Clinics

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Disease Outbreaks

Drinking Water, Bacteriological Testing

Food Safety for the Consumer

Food Worker Permits and Training

Illegal Dumping Enforcement and Solid Waste Disposal Site Permitting

Mobile Home/Camping Vehicle Park Permits

Pest Complaints

Restaurant/Grocery/Food Booth Permits

Sewage

Swimming Pool/Spa/Beach Inspection

Water Supply Evaluation for Building Permits

Youth Camp and School Site Review

SENIOR SERVICES

Senior Information and Assistance/Case Management

Senior Nutrition Program

Retired Senior Volunteer Program

Senior Centers on San Juan, Orcas, and Lopez Islands

Transportation Services

OTHER PROGRAM AREAS
Early Childhood Education (ECEAP)

Mental Health

Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention
Contracts Management

Program Planning

Information and Referral

JUVENILE COURT SERVICES
1st Floor, Courthouse
350 Court St., #4 (360) 378-4620
Administrator: Tom Kearney

Monitor Court Orders and Diversion Agreements

Provide Access to Juvenile Court for Abused, Neglected and Abandoned Children and Families in Conflict

Facilitate Processing of Juvenile Offender Referrals

Provide Referral Services for Juveniles and Families

Land Bank, San Juan County
350 Court St., #6,
470 Spring St., (360) 378-4402
Director: Dennis Shaffer

ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS

PARKS BOARD
135 Rhone St., (360) 378-8420

San Juan Island Park & Rec District
www.islandrec.org
play@rockisland.com
Sally Kerr, Recreation Director
P.O. Box 1946
580 Guard Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
360-378-4953
Fax: 360-378-4953

Parks Administration and Maintenance
Planning and Development of New Parks and Recreation Facilities
Development and Administration of Recreation Programs

FAIR BOARD
660 Argyle Rd. - Fairgrounds
(360) 378-4310
Fair Board Chair: Christine Miller

Administration of Annual San Juan County Fair
Rental of Fair Facilities and Amenities
R.V. Camping

PERMIT CENTER
Courthouse Annex, 135 Rhone St.
P.O. Box 947
(360) 378-2354 (Fax 378-3922)

BUILDING/FIRE CODES

Fire Investigation
Plan Review for Uniform Building Code and Local Code Compliance
Inspection of Commercial Construction
Inspection of Emergency Access Requirements
Plan Review and Inspection of Fire Suppression Systems, Above and Underground Tanks
CODE COMPLIANCE
Investigation of Violations of Land Use Codes
CURRENT PLANNING
Land Use Administration
Land Division Code Administration
Floodplain Compliance
Forest Practices Review
Shoreline Management Permitting
Forest Practices Review
SEPA REVIEW
Responsible Agency for Environmental Review
Involving County Departments and Private Developments
Permits, Code Adoptions, Plan Adoption, Legislative Decisions
PERMITS
Information Center for Project Development
Shorelines and Land Use Information

PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Courthouse Annex, 135 Rhone St.
P.O. Box 947
(360) 378-2393 (Fax)378-3922
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING

Growth Management
Transportation Planning
Capital/Facilities Planning
Community Planning
Water resources
Legislative plan and Code Adoptions

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
2nd Floor, Courthouse
P.O. Box 760
(360) 378-4101
fax: (360) 378-3180
County Prosecutor: Randy Gaylord

Provides Advice and Representation to all County Departments and Elected Officials
Prosecutes Adult Felonies and Misdemeanors Referred by Law Enforcement
Prosecutes Juvenile Felonies and Misdemeanors Referred by Law Enforcement
Assists Victims of Crimes Against a Person
Determines Paternity by Referrals from State Office of Support Enforcement

PUBLIC DEFENDER
(360) 378-4384
170 2nd St. N

SERVICES
Defense Services for Indigent Adults Charged with Criminal Offenses
Defense Services for Juveniles Charged with Criminal Offenses
Defense Services for Indigent Parents in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases
Defense Services for Respondents in Mental Health Proceedings and Alcohol Commitments

PUBLIC WORKS
915 Spring St.
(360) 378-6405
Director: Ron Loewen

County Roads

Flood and Drainage

Solid Waste

Transportation Planning

Engineering

Development

Addressing

Buildings and Grounds

SHERIFF
Courthouse Annex, 96 Second St.
P.O. Box 669 Business: (360) 378-4151
Emergencies: 911
County Sheriff: Bill Cumming

Civil Process Service

Concealed Weapons Permits

Fingerprinting

Sex Offender Registration

Criminal Complaint Investigation

SUPERIOR COURT
2nd Floor, Courthouse
250 Court St. #7
(360) 378-2163 (Fax) 378-3967
Judges:JUDGES: Alan R. Hancock
Vickie I. Churchill
Court Commissioner: Don Eaton
Court Administrator: Peggy Lyon
(360)378-3927 (Tues.-Fri.)

Felony Criminal Cases
Civil Cases
Dissolution and Custody Cases
Juvenile Court Proceedings
Paternity Cases/Adoption Matters
Probates
Mental Commitment Proceedings

SUPERIOR COURT CLERK
2nd Floor, Courthouse
(360) 378-2163
fax: (360) 378-3967
County Clerk: Mary Jean Cahill

Passports
Permanent Retention of Superior Court Files
Domestic Violence Protection Orders and Assistance

Court Collections
Certified Copies of Court Documents
Issuance of Writs
Issuance of Bench Warrants
Computer Access to Court Case Indices
Naturalization Records Index

TREASURER
1st Floor, Courthouse
P.O. Box 639
(360) 378-2171
fax: (360) 378-6256
County Treasurer: Kathy Turnbull

Receipt all County Funds
Collect Property and Excise Taxes
Invest County and District Funds
Disburse Funds
Issue Mobile Home Moving Permits
Foreclose on Delinquent Properties

COMMITTEES AND BOARDS

The following are permanent committees or boards with volunteer members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners for a fixed term of service:

Board of Adjustment
Board of Equalization
Building Advisory Council
Civil Service Commission
Comprehensive Plan Committees
Fair Board
Eastsound Planning Review Committee
Ferry Advisory Committee,
Health & Community Services Advisory Board
Housing Advisory Board,
Land Bank Commission
LEOFF Disability Board
Library Boards
Open Space Advisory Team
Park Board
Planning Commission
UBC Board of Appeals
Solid Waste Committee

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Town of Friday Harbor
Mayor: Gary G. Boothman

Town Council:

Debbie Emery
Wally Gillette
Howard Rosenfeld
David Jones
Carrie Brooks

Treasurer
Wendy J. Picinich PO Box 778 3

Administration:

Town Administrator: King Fitch

Finance Officer/Treasurer: Wendy J. Picinich

Town Clerk: Kelley Wilson

Land Use Administrator: Mike Bertrand

Building Inspector: Nolan Campbell

Permit Coordinator: Warren Jones

Historic Preservation Coordinator: Nancy Larsen

Utilities Superintendent: Mike Wilks

Water Department: Mike Deegan

Wastewater Department: Don Reitan

Solid Waste Department: Mike Wilks

Street Department: Dave Smith

System Administrator: Steve Dubail
Fire Chief/Fire Marshall: Robert Low

Town Attorney: Donald E. Eaton

Departments
Billing and Customer Service: Keri Eathorne

Building Inspector: Nolan Campbell

Code Compliance Officer: John F. Jensen

Fire Department: Robert Low, chief. 378-4183

Historic Preservation: Nancy Larsen

Land Use Administrator: Mike Betrand

Maintenance Supervisor: Stanley P. Reitan

Permit Coordinator: Warren F. Jones

Streets: Rod Whitfeldt. 378-2154

System Administrator: Steven T. Dubail

Wastewater: Don Reitan. 378-5400

Water Department: Michael B. Wilks. 378-8353

Water Conservation: Susan Key

Planning Commission Members
Farhad Ghatan, Chair

Christopher Burke

Michael Coyne

Debbie Emery

Jennifer Fitch

Jeff Iverson

Barbara Starr

Historic Preservation Review Board
Scott Zehner, Chair

Mary Jane Anderson

Nancy Larsen

Anne Pope

David Waldron

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Howard Rosenfeld
David Jones (Chair)
Bill Giesy
Alan Paschal
Laura Saccio
Jim Smith
Janeen Jennings
Town Hall
60 Second Street S
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
360/378-2810, 378-2390, 378-2189
www.fridayharbor.org

Administration 378-2390

Billing 378-2189

Fire Department 378-4183

Planning Department 378-2390

Solid Waste Facility 378-2130

Street Department 378-2154

Town Clerk 378-2390

Treasurer 378-2810
Water Department 378-2160