The Skagit Council of Governments (SCOG) is a voluntary organization of local governments whose purpose is to foster a cooperative effort in resolving problems, policies and plans that are common to the membership and region. The SCOG Board of Directors is the governing body of SCOG, and is comprised of elected officials from the following jurisdictions:
The SCOG Board of Directors meets monthly to discuss regional issues and make administrative decisions regarding the Skagit Council of Governments.
Transportation
SCOG is a regional transportation planning resource that facilitates, advocates and educates through technical and professional expertise, public outreach, grants and other funding opportunities. SCOG is the Regional Transportation Planning Organization, as enabled by Washington state law, and the Metropolitan Planning Organization, as enabled by federal law.
SCOG works with State and Federal legislators to inform them about funding needs for transportation related projects and programs in Skagit County.
SCOG is a participant in the North Sound Transportation Alliance, a regional transportation group consisting of participants from across Skagit, Island, Snohomish, San Juan and Whatcom counties.
Regional Planning
SCOG serves as a forum for Skagit County jurisdictions to come together and form a regional voice. Issues with regional implications can be discussed and addressed through the Skagit Council of Governments.
Growth Management
SCOG is the administrator for the Growth Management Act coordination process in Skagit County. The Growth Management Act Steering Committee, along with its advisory committee, have developed a Growth Monitoring Program which SCOG staff implements each year. Read more about growth management here.