County Council Member

District #6

San Juan County, WA

Thanks for all your support!

Bob is the County Council Member from District #6 (Lopez, Shaw, Decatur and Blakely Islands) and was Chairman of the San Juan County Council during 2007. This site will contain ongoing information about the Charter and county government issues.

BOB'S INITIATIVES AND OPINIONS

• Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
• Speed limit change on Mud Bay Rd.
• Restore stability to the Planning Department
• Effect smooth transition to Home Rule Charter
• Fisherman Bay Road Safety and Improvement
• What the County Council wants from the County Administrator
  
  Click here to find out more on these initiatives

Spotlight on Seniors - Bob Myhr
Islands Weekly Article (Nov 2007)

Read Bob's Complete Bio

2010 ELECTION

Bob Myhr will be running for re-election in the fall of 2010.  His most recent updated biography is available below.  Watch this site for further information on county issues and Bob's positions.  Bob comments:
"I thank you, the voters of District 6, for your ongoing interest and support, and I look forward to continuing to represent you on the County Council. Please contact me at any time with your issues and concerns."
myhr@rockisland.com or 468-2258

See list of Bob's supporters

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join County Council Member Bob Myhr for discussion of county issues on Wednesdays, March 17, and April 14, 2010, 4:00-5:30, Lopez Library. Topics include Lopez Village Planning, CAO Ordinance, Solid Waste funding, county budget reductions, Odlin South reserve, and more.  Everyone welcome.

Critical Areas Ordinance updates

NOTE: The Lopez Library now has DVD's available of all county council meetings.

You can also watch videos of past County Council meetings at www.sanjuanco.com/council/video.aspx

NOTICE: October 1, 2009: San Juan County received notice that they are now in GMA compliance (for Lopez Village and Eastsound UGAs).

The Home Rule Charter went into effect on January 9, 2006.
Click here for Bob's views on Home Rule Charter

Visit San Juan County's website for information on the Charter

Contact Bob regarding county business:
myhr@rockisland.com
All questions and comments are welcome.

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We update this site on a regular basis to alert citizens to the everchanging news about county politics and government and Bob's inititatives. Bob recommends also that you check for daily news at these links:

sanjuanjournal.com
islandssounder.com
sanjuanislander.com
islandguardian.com
islandsweekly.net

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BOB'S VOTER PAMPHLET STATEMENT - 2006:

Bob Myhr was first elected to the County Council in 2005. He has lived on Lopez for 21 years. He initiated the Open Space/Conservation Plan, helped establish the Land Bank, and served on Comprehensive Plan Committees. With the Preservation Trust, Bob conserved nearly 10,000 acres of farmland and shoreline on 15 islands. On OPALCO board, he advocates low rates, new submarine electric and fiber-optic cables, and energy conservation initiatives.

Bob’s background: BA in economics and PhD in government, Fulbright Scholar, University of Washington professor, forest products industry manager, and Preservation Trust director.

Bob's priorities:

• Restore stability to planning and bring Comprehensive Plan into compliance with GMA.
• Effect smooth transition to charter government.
• Encourage affordable housing alternatives.
• Be fiscally responsible with tax monies.
• Preserve Lopez Hill.
• Protect fresh water and marine resources.
• Stop abusive drugs.
• Listen to diverse views before making decisions.

--Bob Myhr

View Bob's Positions at a Glance

Read Bob's Full Position Statement

For questions and comments about county business:
bobm@sanjuanco.com

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