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Fourth Class Municipality (Town), Incorporated: 1909 Location: Friday Harbor is located midway along the eastern shore of San Juan Island, second largest in a chain of 172 islands in the northernmost stretch of Puget Sound, and situated between Canada's Vancouver Island and the Washington State mainland. Physical Description: The Town of Friday Harbor encompasses 1.23 square miles, or 787 acres. Over 50% of the town's area is developed. Land-use development reflects the town's eight zoning classifications, depicted on the town's official land use map: single family residential; multi-family residential; professional service; commercial; light industrial; light manufacturing; and public services. Other land-use categories noted are: quasi public facilities; public facilities; parks; vacant areas; and other. Government: Friday Harbor is the seat of San Juan County government and is the only incorporated town in the county. As a municipal corporation of the fourth class, Friday Harbor operates as a fourth class municipal corporation under the Revised Code of Washington, Section 35. Friday Harbor has a Mayor/Council non-partisan form of government. Voters elect the mayor and five council members to four-year terms. All represent the community at large rather than individual districts or areas of town. Revenue Sources: The Town of Friday Harbor derives revenue primarily from a 1% sales tax, from real estate and personal property taxes, and from portions of various taxes levied by the State of Washington, such as a gasoline tax, a liquor excise tax, and hotel/motel taxes. Sales tax and real estate and personal property tax monies are earmarked for the town's current fund which finances general government services. State-shared revenues are dedicated for a particular use or fund. User fees or rates support the operation of the Town's utilities.
Shasta County meets the needs of our community through collaborative services provided with courteous, efficient professionalism while ensuring public trust
Located in the rich agricultural regions of California`s Central Valley and the Sacramento River Delta, Yolo County is bordered by the counties of Sacramento, Solano, Napa, Lake, Colusa, and Sutter. The County of Yolo is one of California`s original 27 counties and operates under General Law. The County is governed by an elected five-member Board of Supervisors who serve four-year terms. The County is organized into functional areas including General Government, Health and Human Services, Law and Justice Services, and Planning and Public Works. The adopted County budget for 2015-2016 is approximately $359 million and allocated staff is 1,575. Yolo County is home to over 202,000 people. Nearly 85% of the population lives in the County`s four cities: Davis, West Sacramento, Winters and Woodland. Sacramento, the State Capitol, is located 20 miles southeast of Woodland. Traditionally, farming and ranching activities have played an important role in making Yolo County one of the leading agricultural producers in the nation.
Monticello is a vibrant small city tucked up against the Mississippi River and conveniently located between St. Cloud and the Twin Cities. Our growing community offers an array of business, dining, and retail opportunities as well as a wide variety of recreational activities. A city-wide commitment to our park and pathway system also means Monticello is an ideal place to hike or bike along miles of trails, relax in one of the 28 city owned parks, or explore the mighty Mississippi River. Monticello is also involved in an ongoing project to preserve and enhance 1,200 acres of wildlife area along the Bertram Chain of Lakes. The current park offers opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, hiking, nature-watching and picnicking. Explore the magazine linked below for more information about Monticello!
Kirkland Lake is a town and municipality in Timiskaming District in Northeastern Ontario, Canada.