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James Eskridge: Tangier Island’s Resilient Mayor

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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.

Projects are ‘keystone’ to support the rejuvenation and sustainability of Tangier Island

Leo Radkowski from A and N Electric Cooperative presented planned infrastructure improvements for Tangier Island, funded by a $2.3 million Virginia DEQ grant. This includes replacing aging fuel storage tanks, enhancing wastewater treatment, and installing floodgates to mitigate flooding. While funding constraints may limit some projects, further grants are being pursued to address shortfalls.