Skagit Council on Aging to Operate Senior Centers

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  Skagit County, Burlington, and Mount Vernon have agreed to transfer operation of the Burlington and Mount Vernon senior centers to the Skagit Council on Aging (SCOA)“During the discussion, SCOA expressed interest and agreed to assume operations of the two senior centers and continue working with the partners to finalize details.”
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  The transition follows Burlington's longtime senior center coordinator leaving the role“Burlington's longtime senior center coordinator transitioned from the role, creating a natural opportunity to evaluate and strengthen the long-term sustainability of senior services in both communities.”
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  Creating an opportunity to improve long-term sustainability of senior services“This discussion came at a timely moment, as Burlington's longtime senior center coordinator transitioned from the role, creating a natural opportunity to evaluate and strengthen the long-term sustainability of senior services in both communities.”
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  SCOA has agreed to take over operations“During the discussion, SCOA expressed interest and agreed to assume operations of the two senior centers and continue working with the partners to finalize details.”
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  SCOA is working with county and city representatives to finalize agreements on operational, financial, facility-use, and service-continuity arrangements“County, city, and SCOA representatives are currently working together to finalize operational, financial, facility-use, and service-continuity arrangements to ensure a smooth transition for seniors and the community.”
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  Skagit County Commissioner Chair Ron Wesen praised SCOA's 'creativity, flexibility, and commitment to serving older adults'“"We are incredibly thankful for a community partner like Skagit Council on Aging," said Skagit County Commissioner Chair Ron Wesen. "Their creativity, flexibility, and commitment to serving older adults have made them a trusted partner for years."”
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  Skagit County Commissioner Chair Ron Wesen stated the county is 'committed to supporting SCOA to ensure their success'“"We are incredibly thankful for a community partner like Skagit Council on Aging," said Skagit County Commissioner Chair Ron Wesen. "Their creativity, flexibility, and commitment to serving older adults have made them a trusted partner for years. This transition represents an important step toward creating a stronger, more sustainable model for senior services in Skagit County, and we are committed to supporting SCOA to ensure their success."”
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  The transition remains subject to final interagency agreements and approvals by governing bodies“The transition remains subject to the completion of interagency agreements and any required approvals by the participating governing bodies.”