People interested in learning more about the South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District’s proposed maintenance and operations levy for the future aquatic recreation center can attend two upcoming public meetings on the topic.

The first is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Sept. 24 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland, and the second is for 6 p.m. on Oct. 7 at the South Whidbey Elementary School South Campus Gym. In addition, Brian Tomisser, the parks and rec district’s executive director, is hosting a “Coffee with the Director” event 10-11 a.m. every Monday until Nov. 3 in the district’s office, located at 5476 Maxwelton Road in Langley.

The proposed levy, which will appear on the November ballot, is 46 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value. The current levy, set to expire, is 22 cents. T

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