County Council Member

District #6

San Juan County, WA

Thanks for all your support!

Bob is the County Council Member from District #6 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

UPCOMING EVENTS

FERRY MEETING
TO DISCUSS:
NEW AND VERY DIFFERENT FALL SCHEDULE
POSSIBLE RESERVATION SYSTEM
FARE INCREASE
--AND ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
TOP BRASS FROM WSF WILL ATTEND
THURSDAY, JUNE 11 ABOARD INTERISLAND FERRY.  LEAVE LOPEZ AT 1:10PM, RETURN 3:40PM
QUESTIONS?  CALL JOHN WHETTEN, 468 3402
SJ FERRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER    

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: The County is looking for a person from Lopez to serve on the County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC).  Neil Hanson used to be on the committee, but has not been on it now for a few years....I think it is useful to have someone on the committee to help protect our fantastic recycling, take or leave it, and trash disposal center --- the jewel in the county system....Please see if you can help me find a person to serve....Meets monthly, usually on San Juan. Contact Bob Myhr for more information.

READ BOB'S REFLECTIONS ON 2007

ELECTION 2006

Bob Myhr was unopposed and won re-election for a four-year term on the County Council, 2007-2010. Bob comments: "I thank you, the voters of District 6, for your support, and I look forward to representing you. Please feel free to contact me at any time with your issues and concerns."

Notice to Hunters

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:
bobm@co.san-juan.wa.us
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

For questions and comments about county business:
bobm@co.san-juan.wa.us

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