Beginning January 1, 2012 the fees and charges for customers of City of Anacortes water and sewer services will increase based on the Consumer Price Index for Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton (CPI-U) in accordance with Ordinance No. 2639 (sewer rates) and based on the schedule established in Ordinance No. 2846 (water rates).  See more

Effective January 1, 2012 Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington (MRSC) will maintain the City of Anacortes Public Works Small Works and Consultant Rosters. See Notice to Small Works Roster Applicants  See more

During periods of heavy snow or icy roads, garbage and recycling service can become sporadic. The City of Anacortes is concerned about our customers' safety as well as the safety of our crew.  See more

The City of Anacortes Water Treatment Plant, which supplies drinking water to 56,000 customers, has become the first municipal work site in Washington state to participate in the Safety Through Achieving Recognition Together (START) program.  See more

To view the September 2011 presentation on the City's water sytem given by Public Works Director Fred Buckenmeyer to City Council click here See more

Honorable City Council Members and the Community of Anacortes:

I am pleased to submit the proposed 2012 budget for the City of Anacortes for your review, comment, and action. As in all previous years of my administration, we are presenting a balanced budget that continues our commitment of providing high levels of service for our community. The proposed 2012 budget totals $41,004,692, and represents a 4.1% increase over the adopted 2011 budget of $39,339,415. See more

The City is pleased to announce that City Council meetings, Planning Commission meetings, and the Anacortes Public Access Channel 10 Information Guide is available in the form of streaming video on the City’s website.  See more

The Anacortes Public Library is pleased to announce that it now accepts passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. U.S. citizens planning international travel may apply here for passports and passport cards. Hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from noon to 6:30pm and Saturdays 1-4pm.  See more

The City of Anacortes was awarded the WellCity Award from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Employee Benefit Trust for the 8th consecutive year.  See more

Note on the logsheet the number of miles saved because your friend(s) did not drive a car. Try to make a routine of this because the highest number of miles saved wins the contest! Submit your completed logsheet(s) to the Parks Department, 904 6th Street, by December 31, 2012. See more

The Anacortes Public Library has entered into a reciprocal borrowing agreements with all other Skagit County Libraries.  See more

One Person Makes a Difference.
If you are interested in volunteering with the City of Anacortes, please contact Cherri Kahns or Shirley Knapp at 299-1950.  See more

USDA Rural Development provides funds for home repair loans for Elderly and Low Income Households.  See more