
	Fourth Class Municipality (Town), Incorporated: 1909
	Location:&nbsp; Friday Harbor is located midway along the eastern shore of San Juan Island, second largest in a chain of 172 islands in the northernmost stretch of Puget Sound, and situated between Canada&#39;s Vancouver Island and the Washington State mainland.
	Physical Description:&nbsp; The Town of Friday Harbor encompasses 1.23 square miles, or 787 acres.&nbsp; Over 50% of the town&#39;s area is developed.&nbsp; Land-use development reflects the town&#39;s eight zoning classifications, depicted on the town&#39;s official land use map: single family residential; multi-family residential; professional service; commercial; light industrial; light manufacturing; and public services.&nbsp; Other land-use categories noted are: quasi public facilities; public facilities; parks; vacant areas; and other.
	Government:&nbsp; Friday Harbor is the seat of San Juan County government and is the only incorporated town in the county.&nbsp; As a municipal corporation of the fourth class, Friday Harbor operates as a fourth class municipal corporation under the Revised Code of Washington, Section 35.&nbsp; Friday Harbor has a Mayor/Council non-partisan form of government.&nbsp; Voters elect the mayor and five council members to four-year terms.&nbsp; All represent the community at large rather than individual districts or areas of town.
	Revenue Sources:&nbsp; The Town of Friday Harbor derives revenue primarily from a 1% sales tax, from real estate and personal property taxes, and from portions of various taxes levied by the State of Washington, such as a gasoline tax, a liquor excise tax, and hotel/motel taxes.&nbsp; Sales tax and real estate and personal property tax monies are earmarked for the town&#39;s current fund which finances general government services.&nbsp; State-shared revenues are dedicated for a particular use or fund.&nbsp; User fees or rates support the operation of the Town&#39;s utilities.
