The Skagit Council of Governments announces the position of Intern opening February 16, 2023. Interested candidates must send a cover letter, résumé and completed employment application to kmurphy@scog.net by March 9, 2023 to be considered for the position. Interviews for the Intern position are anticipated later in March. Compensation for the Intern position is $20.00 per hour. For this temporary position, 1 hour of sick leave is accrued for every 40 hours worked. Temporary employees, whether full-time or part-time, are ineligible for additional benefits, unless required by law. Employment Application Intern Job Description

Materials for the February 15, 2023 Board of Directors meeting are now available.  Anticipated start time is 9:30 a.m. following the Transportation Policy Board Meeting and will be held Hybrid In-person and Remote Meeting at Burlington City Council Chambers. An opportunity for public comment will not be provided at the meeting, though the public is welcome to attend the meeting remotely or in person. Public comments should be submitted to Mark Hamilton at markh@scog.net by February 14. Written comments received by February 14 will be provided to the Board of Directors. Meeting Agenda Meeting Packet Skagit Council of Governments Meetings Read More

Materials for the February 15, 2023 Transportation Policy Board meeting are now available.  The meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. and will be held Hybrid In-person and Remote Meeting at Burlington City Council Chambers. An opportunity for public comment will not be provided at the meeting, though the public is welcome to attend the meeting remotely or in person. Public comments should be submitted to Mark Hamilton at markh@scog.net by February 14. Written comments received by February 14 will be provided to the Transportation Policy Board. Meeting Agenda Meeting Packet Skagit Council of Governments Meetings - Transportation Policy Board & Board Read More

The Skagit Council of Governments received a request to amend the 2023-2028 Regional Transportation Improvement Program. The public is encouraged to review the proposed amendment and submit any written comments to Mark Hamilton at markh@scog.net by February 3. Written comments will be included in the meeting packet distributed to the Transportation Policy Board for their February 15 meeting. Proposed 2023-2028 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Amendment This public notice of public involvement activities and time established for public review and comments on the TIP development process will satisfy the Federal Transit Administration’s Program of Projects requirements.

Materials for the next Technical Advisory Committee meeting are now available. The meeting starts at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Meeting Agenda Meeting Packet The meeting will be conducted remotely using GoToMeeting. Information for meeting participation follows. Skagit Council of Governments - Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Feb 2, 2023, 1:30 – 3:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/339533013 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 339-533-013 United States (Toll Free): 1 (877) 309-2073 Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install

The Skagit Council of Governments (SCOG) announces a request of proposals (RFP) for professional services relating to projections and allocations of population, housing and employment growth in Skagit County, Washington. SCOG is the metropolitan planning organization designated under federal law, and regional transportation planning organization designated under state law, in Skagit County. The project will be funded primarily through federal funds provided through an agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation. The scope of services for a professional services agreement is expected to include the following tasks: (1) project administration and coordination; (2) technical workshop(s) and ongoing outreach; (3) Read More

Materials for the January 18, 2023 Transportation Policy Board meeting are now available.  The meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. and will be held Hybrid In-person and Remote Meeting at Burlington City Council Chambers. An opportunity for public comment will not be provided at the meeting, though the public is welcome to attend the meeting remotely or in person. Public comments should be submitted to Mark Hamilton at markh@scog.net by January 17. Written comments received by January 17 will be provided to the Transportation Policy Board. Meeting Agenda Meeting Packet Skagit Council of Governments Meeting - Transportation Policy BoardJan 18, 2023, Read More

The Skagit Council of Governments received a request to amend the 2023-2028 Regional Transportation Improvement Program. The public is encouraged to review the proposed amendment and submit any written comments to Mark Hamilton at markh@scog.net by January 6. Written comments will be included in the meeting packet distributed to the Transportation Policy Board for their January 18 meeting. Proposed 2023-2028 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Amendment This public notice of public involvement activities and time established for public review and comments on the TIP development process will satisfy the Federal Transit Administration’s Program of Projects requirements.

Materials for the next Technical Advisory Committee meeting are now available. The meeting starts at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Meeting Agenda Meeting Packet The meeting will be conducted remotely using GoToMeeting. Information for meeting participation follows. Skagit Council of Governments - Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Jan 5, 2023, 1:30 – 3:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/577826309 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 577-826-309 United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679 Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install