Rainbow Park restoration plan approved by Shelter Bay board

Rainbow Park in Shelter Bay, site of unauthorized tree-cutting in 2020 that led to over $90,000 in fines imposed upon the residential community by Swinomish Indian Tribal Community officials, appears poised for a facelift.

The Shelter Bay board of directors agreed to a restoration plan for the park at their July 20 session, viewed as a key first step in tackling issues that headlined the community’s May board elections.

“We’re working on settling out a couple of other important issues, with more to follow soon, hopefully,” newly elected board member Judy Kontos told the Weekly News.

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