04/03/2025
Scout Salute 🫡 for our Charter Organization Representative Mr Jim Braden, for his recent recognition for service to the Fox Island community! Mr Braden has been involved in Scouting since the 1970s and is an ardent supporter of Cub Scout Pack 27 Fox Island! Thank you for your service to our community!
At the March Fox Island FICRA Board Meeting, Fire Chief Dennis Doan, along with Fox Island residents Craig McLaughlin and Jim Braden, were honored with a Certificate of Recognition for their outstanding leadership and service to the Fox Island community.
This award acknowledges their tireless advocacy for fair fire protection ratings, their commitment to strengthening emergency preparedness, and their collaborative efforts in response to a significant downgrade in the island’s fire protection rating by the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB).
The downgrade caused many Fox Island residents to face steep increases in insurance premiums and in some cases, even lose coverage entirely. Thanks to the determination and advocacy of Chief Doan, Craig, and Jim, the WSRB recently completed a reassessment and reinstated the island's previous, more favorable rating, leading to lower insurance premiums and meaningful savings for local taxpayers.
Please join us in recognizing Chief Doan, Craig McLaughlin, and Jim Braden for their dedication, persistence, and the lasting positive impact they've made on our community.