Public meetings this week will address how residents define “rural character” and how they want rural lands to be used.

The agenda for the meetings is posted to the Island County Comprehensive Plan Update website at www.islandcounty2036.org. Questions about the meetings or the public outreach strategy may be addressed to 360-678-7807 or by emailing to CompPlan@co.island.wa.us.

The public meetings will be held at the following dates and times:

• 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the Coupeville Public Library, 788 N.W. Alexander Street.

• 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Oak Harbor Public Library, 1000 S.E. Regatta Drive.

• 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 at South Whidbey Elementary Community Room, 5380 Maxwelton Road, Langley.