A civic activist in Bremerton filed near the end of last week’s filing period to run against Mayor Patty Lent, who is seeking re-election to another four-year-term.
Todd Best, a Navy veteran known locally for organizing a “Cut the Fat” campaign focused on city government a couple years ago, filed late in the afternoon on May 17, the final day of the filing period.
The only state legislative race in Kitsap County this year will be in District 26 where, as expected, Rep. Jan Angel of Port Orchard filed in the Senate race to oppose Sen. Nathan Schlicher, a Gig Harbor physician who was appointed earlier this year to the seat vacated by Derek Kilmer when he was elected to Congress. The winner in the race will serve the final year of the state Senate term to which Kilmer was elected in 2010. read more »
At least three positions on the Bremerton City Council have drawn multiple candidates so far during the filing week for Kitsap County 2013 elections.
In Bremerton’s District 3, incumbent Councilman Adam Brockus is running for re-election to a four-year term and has two challengers, Jerry McDonald and Bremerton Chamber of Commerce president Mike Strube.
Former Councilman Roy Runyon, who represented District 4 but resigned in January because he moved out of the district, has filed to run against District 6 incumbent Faye Flemister. The winner in District 6 will serve a two-year term.
Cynthia Triplett Galloway and Mike Sullivan have filed to run for a four-year term in District 1. read more »
Kitsap County election changes will allow prospective candidates to file for office online this year and pay filing fees using a credit card. Online filing begins May 13 and is available until 4 p.m. on May 17.
“This is an exciting new option that enables us to expand and enhance our services for candidates,” says Kitsap County Auditor Walter E. Washington. “We hope they will value the convenience of online filing and payment.”
Candidates also may file in person at the Kitsap County Auditor’s Elections Division Office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 13-17. read more »
The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for a public at-large representative to serve on the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Advisory Council.
The advisory council is comprised of individuals representing business, education, transportation, health and science, tribal interests, fire officials, the environmental community, ports and the public-at-large. Its role is to provide input on agency programs and regulations. The council meets the second Wednesday of each month (except August) at the agency’s Seattle office.
For more information on the advisory council, go to this link. read more »
A workshop for anyone interested in running for public office in this fall’s elections will be offered by the City of Port Orchard on May 9.
The presentation called Toss Your Hat in the Ring: How to Get Involved in Local Government will be from 5:30_7 p.m. at Port Orchard City Hall, 216 Prospect St.
The workshop will provide information on what a candidate needs to get started:
The workshop is intended for potential candidates and anyone who wants to help them with their campaigns. read more »
Michael Strube, president and CEO of the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce, has announced he will run for Bremerton City Council in District 3, for the seat currently held by Adam Brockus.
“I have been considering running for quite some time,” Strube said in a news release announcing his candidacy. “I am looking forward to meeting voters in our district and hearing what their concerns are for our city. I have my finger on the pulse of businesses in Bremerton, and have a passion for keeping our city a beautiful place to live and raise a family.”
Strube, 43, lives in the city’s Manette neighborhood and has lived in Kitsap County his entire life, and has served on many local committees and boards. read more »
Mayor Becky Erickson has announced she will seek re-election this fall to a second term in Poulsbo.
Erickson served two years on the City Council before she was elected mayor in 2009.
Her business career prior to entering local politics included the position of Chief Financial Officer and Director of Operations for Bainbridge Graduate Institute.
“I want to finish the work that I have started,” she said in a news release sent out April 9 announcing her re-election bid. “I inherited city government at the height of tough economic times. Through fiscal prudence, inventive use of public assets and firm management of city staff, the City of Poulsbo has balanced its budget without using reserves or reducing services. Our city is open for business encouraging economic stability while remembering our cultural roots.” read more »
The Suquamish Tribe has elected two new members to serve on the Suquamish Tribal Council.
Long-time tribal employee Wayne George, 58, was elected to the position of vice chairman. He is a lifetime resident of Suquamish and a former council member.
The tribal membership also elected council newcomer Robin Sigo to the position of treasurer. Sigo, 37, also is a lifetime resident of Suquamish and has also worked for the tribe in grants, education and health research. read more »
Longtime City Council member Ed Stern announced he is running for re-election this fall to the seat he’s held for four terms. He was first elected to the Position 5 seat in November 1997, and has been re-elected three times.
“I have much work to finish that I have started,” Stern said in a news release, “both for my community, my county and in the region.”
Stern was elected by his colleagues from the other 280 cities statewide to a seat on the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) board of directors, where he has represented the peninsulas and coastal cities since 2008. read more »
