The monthly Town of Tangier meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, January 6, 2025, at Tangier Combined School, 4375 School Lane, Tangier. The agenda will be announced at a later date.
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James Eskridge: Tangier Island’s Resilient Mayor
James “Ooker” Eskridge was sworn in as Tangier’s mayor again on Friday.
Tangier Island Welcomes New Council Members
Accomack County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Bobby Taylor swore in new Tangier, Virginia, council members on December 26. The council members will serve from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027. Mayor James “Ooker” Eskridge was re-elected and will be sworn in soon.
Chesapeake National Recreation Area Takes Critical Step Forward
On November 19, 2024, the U.S. Senate Committee unanimously voted to advance the Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act, aimed at designating parks along the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland and Virginia as part of the National Park System. Advocates stress its importance for conservation, public access, and cultural recognition.
Tangier Island, Virginia 