About the Port of Coupeville.
CONTENTS
Introduction
Purpose
Future - Comprehensive Plan
History
Budget
Board of Commissioners
Contact Information
Introduction
Coupeville was founded by Captain Coupe on the south side of Penn Cove on Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound area of Washington. The town has long been a port and a center for fishing and shell fish. The Washington State Port District of Coupeville was established in November 1966 by a vote of the residents of Central Whidbey Island - see History below.
Purpose
The two major purposes of any district port are:
- Primary mission is to promote economic development
- Ports are our public sector trade link
The Port of Coupeville currently pursues these goals through its activities within the district at the Coupeville Wharf and Marina, and at the Greenbank Farm. Both these areas are more fully described elsewhere on this site.
In recognition of the special environmental characteristics of central Whidbey Island, the Port has also adopted the following purposes:
- Protection of the environment
- Encouragement of eco-tourism
- Determine district boundaries
- Approve mission and finances
- Elect commissioners
Future
In May, 2007 a Comprehensive Plan to guide the Port investments for twenty years was approved and adopted by the Board of Commissioners. The Plan can be found on this web site by clicking on the icon below.
Comprehensive Plan
History
| November, 1966 | The Port of Coupeville was established |
| 1969 | The new Port of Coupeville purchased the Wharf for $28,400. | 1997 | Greenbank Farm was purchased by Island County, Nature Conservancy and the Port of Coupeville. The Port of Coupeville owns 151 acres that include all the barns and buildings, and contracts with the Greenbank Farm Management Group to manage the farm. |
Budget
The Board of Commissioners of the Port of Coupeville met in regular public session on October 7, 2008, considered, and unanimously voted to adopt the Final Budget for 2009. The detailed budget document can be viewed and copies can be obtained at the Port Office, #24 Front Street, Coupeville, WA
The budget may be viewed here.
Board of Commissioners
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Ms. Benye Weber President Commissioner District 2 |
Mr. Marshall Bronson Vice President Commissioner District 1 |
Ms. Ann McDonald Secretary Commissioner District 3 |
MEETINGS: The Board meets monthly in open public session to conduct all Port business. The meetings begin at 10:30 am on the second Wednesday of each month and are normally held in Room B102 in the Island County Administration Building (Old Court House), #1 NE Sixth Street, Coupeville.
Contact Information
All enquiries should be addressed to:
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James M. Patton Executive Director P.O. Box 577 24 Front Street Coupeville WA 98239 (360) 678-5020 |
Long Bechard Harbor Master P.O. Box 577 24 Front Street Coupeville WA 98239 (360) 678-5020 |
Robert Y Elphick Webmaster P.O. Box 577 24 Front Street Coupeville WA 98239 (360) 678-5020 |
© Port of Coupeville
Last updated: 31 October 2008
