Skagit County
 
Offices (Ed)
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Washington’s counties derive their powers from the state constitution. This establishes the legal framework for county government and lists the duties and powers of the governing bodies. Washington counties are organized under two forms of government: the commission form and the home rule charter form.  Skagit County utilizes the Commission Form of governance.
 
Commission Form
Article 11, section 5 of the Washington Constitution makes the commission form the standard form of county government throughout the state for counties that do not adopt a home rule charter and sets forth, in general terms, the governmental structure that all commission counties must have.
The commission form is often referred to as the "plural executive" form of government. Under the commission form, the county governing body consists of a three-member board of commissioners, elected on a partisan basis, who serve as the county's legislative body and also perform executive functions. Counties with populations greater than 300,000 can increase the size of the commission from three to five members (RCW 36.32.055 – 36.32.0558).
 
Basic authority and procedures for board of county commissioners are set forth in Ch. 36.32 RCW. While the county commissioners establish the budget and act as the county legislative body, they share administrative functions with several other independently-elected county officials, including a clerk, treasurer, sheriff, assessor, coroner, and auditor (or recorder). The county prosecuting attorney and the judges of the superior court are also independently elected.
 
Although there is no constitutional or statutory requirement for county commissioners to delegate any of their executive authority to a separately-appointed administrator, many of them have, to a limited degree, chosen to do so.
 
Administrative Services
County Administrator: Tim Holloran
 
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1800 Continental Place, Suite 100
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 416-1300
 
Duties: The duties of the County Administrator were defined by resolution R20070247 dated May 7, 2007.  This resolution delegated to the Administrator, duties that by law are given to the County Commissioners and include:
 
 
Office Hours: 8:30 to 4:30
Monday through Friday
700 South 2nd Street, Room 204
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1780
Fax: (360) 416-1790
 
Duties: Responsible for administering the property tax system for the county. This process involves establishing real and personal property values for distributing taxes for each tax district, as well as reviewing each tax district’s budget request to assure all legal requirements and limitations are met. The assessor also administers and monitors compliance for recipients of tax benefit programs, such as the Senior Citizen and Disabled Exemption program and the various Current Use programs for properties used for agriculture, timber and open space.
 
Assigned Counsel (Judicial)
 
Closed: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Skagit County Court House
205 W. Kincaid, Suite #305
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1690
Fax: (360) 336-9419
 
Duties: The Office of Assigned Counsel ensures a person's constitutional right to counsel in a court proceeding, whether civil or criminal in form, when necessary to ensure procedural fairness. Such a right exists in any proceeding which may result in physical incarceration.
 
The legislature finds that effective legal representation should be provided for indigent persons and persons who are indigent and able to contribute, consistent with the Constitutional requirements of fairness, equal protection, and due process in all cases where the right to counsel attaches.
 
The Court has designated the Skagit County Office of Assigned Counsel as it's designee to determine whether a defendant is indigent pursuant to RCW 10.101.
 
The Office of Assigned Counsel performs eligibility screening for indigent defense services for Skagit County Superior and District Court.
 
 
Office Hours: 8:30 to 4:30
Marriage application hours:8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. only
P.O. Box 1306, Room 201
700 S. Second Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1700
FAX: (360) 416-1698
 
Duties Include:
• Accounting – Skagit County Payroll, Expenditure Services and Financial Reporting Functions
• Vehicle/Vessel Licensing
• Elections - Election Information, Elections Administrator, Voter Registration and Maintenance
• Recording Official Documents– Deeds. Liens on property, Marriage certificate, Divorce papers
• Marriage Licensing
 
 
1800 Continental Place, 2nd Floor
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 416-1740
 
Duties Include:
Has the responsibility to determine whether the assessed value of the property represents 100% of the property's fair market value. The board considers questions of valuation and equalization of property assessments, not levy rates or the overall dollar amount of taxes due.
 
Is a quasi-judicial body that provides an impartial citizen forum for property owners with the appeal process regarding disputes in their valuation assessment placed on their property by the county assessor.
 
Functions independently of the Assessor's Office. The board office and staff is under direction of the Skagit County Board of Equalization as supported by RCW.84.48.028.
 
Has jurisdiction to hear all appeals as may be authorized by statue WAC 458-14-015 including exemption denials (public corporations and senior citizen), historic property, current use determinations, property tax deferrals, omitted property, destroyed property.
 
Has jurisdiction to "equalize" property on its own initiative pursuant to RCW 84.48.010, in accordance with WAC 458-14-046.
 
Is governed by the Washington State Department of Revenue as supported by RCW 84.08.020 and 84.08.060.
 
The board is comprised of three county residents who are appointed by Skagit County Commissioners.
 
 
Northwest Regional Council
600 Lakeway Drive
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone (360) 676-6749 Ext 1055
Fax (360) 738-2451
 
Duties: The Washington State Boundary Review Board for Skagit County was established in accordance with state statutes to provide local independent review of certain actions proposed by cities, towns and special purpose districts. The actions that most commonly come before the Board are annexations. The Washington State Legislature has specifically defined the purpose, authority, makeup, terms, fees and procedures of Boundary Review Boards. This legislation and amendments that have occurred over the years are contained in Chapter 36.93, Revised Code of Washington (RCW).
 
The Board consists of five members, all from Skagit County, appointed by elected officials of the cities, special purpose districts, the county (one member each) and the Governor (two members). Terms are four years. Although the county is mandated by state statute to fund the Board, the Board and its staff function independently, and do not represent county interests to the exclusion of the interests of other parties involved in the process.
 
The Boundary Review Board offers affected jurisdictions and citizens the only independent review of proposed boundary changes. It’s jurisdiction is invoked only when there is a dispute regarding a proposed action. It’s decisions are based on specific statutory objectives and consistency with the Growth Management Act, and its written hearing decisions reflect those statutory requirements.
 
 
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1800 Continental Place, Suite 100
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 416-1300
 
Duties:
Facilitates the Board of County Commissioners in developing the Annual Budget.
 
Administrates and maintains the financial system for the County including all system processes, security, and structure in accordance with BARS.
 
Works with County offices and departments to assure that compliance with proper internal control procedures, laws and grant requirements are achieved and maintained.
Researches, develops and reviews funding sources.
 
 
1800 Continental Place, Suite 100
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1990
 
Duties: The Civil Service Commission is established in compliance with Revised Code of Washington 41.14 to establish a merit system of employment for Skagit County deputy sheriffs and other employees of the Office of the Skagit County Sheriff.
 
The Civil Service Commission coordinates the selection and hiring of all job openings in the Sheriff’s Office. They also conduct hearings and investigations regarding termination or disciplinary actions.
 
 
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
205 W Kincaid, Room 103
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1800
 
Duties Include:
 
 
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
11768 Westar Lane, Suite A
Burlington, WA, 98233
(360) 428 - 4270
 
Duties: Washington State University Extension engages people, organizations and communities to advance economic well-being and quality of life by connecting them to the knowledge base of the university and by fostering inquiry, learning, and the application of research.
 
 
116 S. 11th St.
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Phone:(360) 416-1996
Fax: (360) 899-5495
 
Duties: In accordance with the Revised Code of Washington (RCW 68.50), the primary purpose of the Skagit County Coroner’s Office is to determine the cause and manner of death of persons who die suddenly, violently, or unexpectedly while in apparent good health within the geographic boundaries of the county.
 
The Coroner’s Office responds to various death scenes, confirms identification, assists with autopsies and medical examinations, locates and notifies next of kin, reviews and certifies death certificates, and carries out any other requirements regarding deaths that fall under the jurisdiction of the Coroner.
 
The Skagit County Coroner’s Office is instrumental in the investigation of a death as well as the prevention of deaths. The Coroner’s Office works with community partners to adopt a proactive approach to reducing preventable deaths.
 
The Skagit County Coroner’s Office works with NAMUS (National Missing and Unidentified Persons System) regarding unidentified, missing, and unclaimed cases that have fallen under the jurisdiction of the Coroner. This office will disclose information about unidentified and unclaimed cases online in an effort to resolve each case.
 
 
Mailing Address:
1800 Continental Place
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Call: (360) 416-1141 (Monday-Thursday)
Call: (360) 416-1168 (Friday)
Location: 1700 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA
Hours: 7:30-4:30
 
Duties: Provide site addresses in accordance with County and Federal standards for the purpose of supporting Skagit County's emergency responders.
 
 
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1800 Continental Place, Suite 100
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 416-1300
email: commissioners@co.skagit.wa.us
 
Duties: The Board of Skagit County Commissioners is made up of three elected Commissioners who each serve a district of Skagit County. The Commissioners serve as the County’s legislative authority. They are responsible for adopting a balanced budget for each calendar year; adopting, amending and repealing all County ordinances; appointing members of many County boards and commissions; and overseeing the following public services:
 
 
Hours: 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Mail: PO Box 340
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Located at: Larry E. Moller Public Safety Bldg. 600 S. Third
Mount Vernon, WA
Phone: (360) 416-1250
FAX: (360) 416-1251
 
Duties: District Court handles the following case types:
 
 
Located in the Skagit County Courthouse Room 301
The office is open:
Monday through Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm.
Closed from 12pm to 1pm daily for lunch
Superior Court Building Room 301
205 W. Kincaid Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1275
Fax: (360) 416-1280
 
Duties: Providing monitoring, referral and counseling services for Adult Misdemeanor offenders in Skagit District Court and the Municipal Courts of Anacortes, Burlington, Mount Vernon and Sedro-Woolley.
 
Committed to Skagit County's Mission Statement to provide a variety of social and court services at the direction of the judges in Skagit County. Perform pre- and post-trial investigations and make sentence recommendations. Supervise probation conditions that hold offenders accountable and impact their behavior in the community. Conditions include evaluation and treatment for drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, anger management, mental health, sexual deviancy, repayment of restitution and approve community service work.
 
 
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
2911 E. College Way, Suite B
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 416-1850
email: dem@co.skagit.wa.us
 
Duties: To provide the emergency organization and coordination of resources to minimize loss of life and to protect property and the environment in the event of natural, human-caused, or technological emergencies or disasters affecting Skagit County.
 
The Skagit County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) provides emergency management services to Anacortes, Burlington, Concrete, Hamilton, La Conner, Lyman, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley and the unincorporated areas of Skagit County.
 
 
Skagit County, Washington
2911 East College Way, Suite C
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 416-1830
 
Duties Include: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid training to Skagit County residents.  Skagit County Medic One is an official training center with the American Safety and Health Institute.
 
Training to Emergency Responders - EMT, EMR, and Paramedic Certification/Re-certification.
EMS System Evaluation and Management Plan
 
Facilities Management
 
Phone: 360-416-1170
Physical:
1800 Continental Place
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Mailing:
1730 Continental Place
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
 
Duties Include: Maintain the Skagit County Facilities.
 
Fairgrounds (Under Parks and Recreation Department)
 
Department Administration Office
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Physical:
479 W. Taylor Street, Mt Vernon, WA 98273
Mailing:
P.O. Box 1326
Mount Vernon, WA 98273-1326
(360) 416-1350
Event Site:
1410 Virginia Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
 
Duties Include:
 
 
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
On call 24/7
1800 Continental Place
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 416-1841
Burn permit line: 360 416-1840
 
Duties Include:
 
 
Mailing Address:
1800 Continental Place
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Office Location:
1700 East College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 416-1168
 
Duties: The Geographic Information Services (GIS) office is a centralized service center that provides mapping and GIS services to meet the business needs of our partners, customers, and clients within Skagit County and the communities we serve. This includes providing support and maintenance in the areas of data conversion, cartography, remote sensing, computer graphics and visualization, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), database design, software development, address system maintenance, and 911-database maintenance.
 
 
(360) 416-1740
1800 Continental Place
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
 
Duties: The Office of Land Use Hearings provides Skagit County with Hearing Examiners to conduct public hearings and make written decisions regarding land use applications and appeals as provided in the Skagit County Code. Hearings are scheduled through the Department of Planning and Development Services.
 
 
Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday
501 S 4th St
P O Box 818
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3365
 
Duties: The Skagit County Historical Museum serves as the preeminent source for the understanding and enjoyment of Skagit County's unique cultural history. In doing so, the Museum will foster community identity, understanding, and pride; offer a sense of belonging; and act as a forum for bringing individuals and communities together.
 
The Museum will enjoy strong and diverse community support by representing the history of all Skagit County people and communities; responding to the changing needs of broad audiences; and exemplifying high ethical standards.
 
 
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1800 Continental Place, Suite 200
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1380
Fax: (360) 416-1386
 
Duties: Recruiting and hiring of new employees, orientation and training of current employees, employee benefits, and retention.
 
 
Located on the second floor of the
Larry E. Moller Public Safety Building
600 S. Third, Rm. 100
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1948
Fax: (360) 336-9390
 
Duties: Providing safe and secure housing for inmates being held in the custody while awaiting trial or serving a sentence deemed appropriate by our court system.
 
 
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Detention Hours: 24-hours per day
611 S. 2nd
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 416-1230
email: contact information
 
Duties Include:
 
 
Skagit County Law Library
205 W Kincaid # 104
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1290
FAX: (360) 336-9336
Open to the public
8:30 - 4:30 M-F
Due to budget reductions, the Law Library is now closed at lunch
from 1 - 2 every day and may be closed on certain days without notice.
Superior Court House, 1st Floor, Rm 104
 
Duties: The Skagit County Law Library offers access to legal resources for professional, business and personal needs. The Library collection includes:
 
Natural Resource Lands (FARMLAND LEGACY PROGRAM)
 
Farmland Legacy, Forest Advisory Board, Agricultural Advisory Board
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1800 Continental Place
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Tel: (360) 416-1400
FAX: (360) 416-1405
 
Duties: The Skagit County Farmland Legacy Program is a county initiative that purchases agricultural easements on Skagit farmland, and works to support policies, programs, and plans that enhance the protection of farmland. Funding comes from the conservation tax and is often leveraged with federal and state grants and private donations.
 
 
Summer Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Winter Hours: Message Service Available
1800 Continental Pl.
Mount Vernon, WA 98273-5625
(360) 416-1400
Direct line (360) 416-1467
 
Duties: Activated by Resolution on April 04, 1980 (Doc# 8392). Initially the Board's activities were directed at providing public information concerning one weed, tansy ragwort. Today there are well over 100 noxious weeds on the current noxious weed list.
 
 
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
1730 Continental Place,
Mount Vernon 98273
(Beane Building next to the County Administration Bldg)
Mailing:P.O. Box 1326, Mount Vernon 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1350
FAX: (360) 336 - 9493
 
Duties: Skagit County Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of adult and youth sports programs during the year including: Basketball Skills Camp, Boys and Girls S.W.I.S.H. Basketball Leagues, Girls Fastpitch Leagues, Girls Softball Leagues, Tiger Girls Basketball Camp, Boys Baseball and Pitchers Camp, Baseball Hitters Camp, Girls Fastpitch and Pitchers Camp, Hershey Track and Field Meet, Youth Triathlon, and much, much more.
 
" PHYSICAL RECREATION AND FITNESS CONTRIBUTES TO A FULL AND MEANINGFUL LIFE!"  
 
 
1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA. 98273
Office hours: see Planning and Development Services Website
Phone (360) 416-1320 | fax (more info)
Inspection Call Line (360) 416-1330
 
Duties: The Planning & Development Services Department is an administrative division of the County that reports to the Board of County Commissioners. Department functions include:
 
Prosecuting Attorney's Office
 
Courthouse Annex
605 S. Third
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(360) 416-1600
 
Duties Include:
CRIMINAL DIVISION
 
CIVIL DIVISION
 
FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION:
 
 
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
121 Broadway
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 416-1650
 
Duties: Defense Services For:
 
 
Health Department
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
700 South Second, Rm. 301
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: (360) 416-1500
FAX: (360) 416-1501
 
Administration
Food & Beverage Testing, Vital Statistics
Phone: (360) 416-1500
FAX: (360) 416-1501
 
Infectious Disease Control and Environmental Health
Communicable Disease Prevention and Epidemiology
Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
Environmental Health
Phone: (360) 416-1500
 
Child and Family Health
Nurse Family Partnership
Children with Special Health Care Needs
Phone: (360) 416-1500
FAX: (360) 416-1501
 
Human Services
Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health
Substance Abuse
Meals on Wheels, Senior Centers, Senior Nutrition
Phone: (360) 416-1500
FAX: (360) 416-1502
 
Duties:
 
 
1800 Continental Place
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: 360-416-1400
Fax: (360) 416-1405
 
Duties: - Divisions and their functions
 
 
700 S. Second, Rm. 101
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Office Hours 6:30-3:00
Phone: (360) 416-1154
FAX: (360) 416-1158
 
Duties: Provides a number of services to other divisions of Skagit County government:
 
 
1800 Continental Place
Suite 200
Mount Vernon WA. 98273
Phone: 360-416-1388 or 360-416-1381
Fax: 360-416-1386
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
 
Duties: The mission of the Risk Management Department of Skagit County is to minimize the cost of risk, maximize protection of County employees and its assets and provide a safe and healthful environment for its employees and citizens. The Risk Management Program at Skagit County establishes a coordinated program for the processing, adjudication and determination of claim and litigation against the County, its elected officials, officers, and employees.
 
 
For all emergency and non-emergency calls: 911
Located in the Larry E. Moller Public Safety Building
The front office is open:
Monday through Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm.
Phone: (360) 416-1911
Fax: (360) 416-1924
Address: 600 South 3rd Suite 100
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
 
Duties: The Skagit County Sheriff's Office is committed to the safety of the citizens we serve, visitors to our community and our employees.
Professionalism, enthusiasm and integrity shall be our guiding principles in accomplishing this mission.
 
Skagit 21 Television (public access television)
 
1800 Continental Place, suite 100
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone:(360) 416-1128
 
Duties:  Television is broadcast from the Skagit County Commissioners' Hearing Room 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, Washington
 
 
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
205 W. Kincaid, Room 202
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 416-1200
 
Duties: The mission of Skagit County Superior Court is to deliver fair, prompt, and understandable resolutions of legal disputes.  We will provide equal access to justice and treat participants professionally, impartially and respectfully.
Superior Court Handles the Following Cases:
 
 
 
Mail: P.O. Box 518
Mount Vernon WA 98273
Location:
700 South Second, Room 205
Mount Vernon WA 98273
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(360) 416-1750
 
Duties: The Treasurer's Office is a regional service for almost 80 local government districts. The Treasurer's Office operates under State Law to provide cash custody, investment, revenue collection, and debt payment services to those districts.
 
In carrying out our responsibilities, our goal is to provide the highest quality of service and professionalism.  The quality of service we provide is very important to all of us in the
 
 
County and Community Action Agency
services for East Skagit County
Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
45770 A Main St.
Concrete, Washington 98237
Phone: (360) 853-7009
FAX: (360) 853-7555
 
Duties: Services include:
Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.