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County residents are invited to attend the balance of the three community meetings with the Board of County Commissioners. These “Community Conversations” will allow the commissioners to share an overview of the county’s budget and its current financial challenges. In addition, they can hear questions for citizens first-hand, as well as their concerns and priorities for county services.
Commission Chair Josh Brown says the meetings are designed to allow the board to hear from county residents in an informal setting. “We want to hear from citizens in every part of the county, and from every perspective about their concerns. Establishing the budget is one of the most basic yet critical roles of the board of county commissioners. The budget sets the priorities,” noted Brown. “This year, we are faced with having to cut $4 million from our general fund. Ben Holland, our Administrative Services Manager, will provide an overview of our budget and the fiscal constraints we operate under. Hearing from citizens directly about the issues that are impacting them will greatly aid us in making those difficult decisions this year.”
The first “Community Conversation” with the Board of Kitsap County Commissioners was held on Sept. 25. The second meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 2 at North Kitsap High School and the third and final meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11 at Olympic High School.
For more information call the Commissioner’s office at 360-337-7146.
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