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Bainbridge Community Foundation State of the Sector Report – Oct. 15, 2024 The League of Women Voters of Kitsap, Bainbridge unit hosted a presentation by Bainbridge Community Foundation. Jim Hopper, Executive Director, and Dana Binnendijk, Community Impact Officer, discussed the recently released State of the Sector 2023 Community Report. The report provides an overview of what this community offers, what opportunities await us, and what challenges we will work together to overcome.

Public Health Approaches to Addressing Homelessness – Oct 21, 2023. Adrienne Hampton, Kitsap Public Health Department Analyst, joined the Bremerton/Central Kitsap Unit to discuss the emerging role of the public health department in addressing homelessness in Kitsap County and the city of Bremerton.

Critical Area Ordinance Update for Kitsap County – September 26, 2023. A public education program with Kitsap County Planners Carla Lundgren and Colin Poff to learn some of the basics of the Comprehensive Plan revision process and Critical Area Ordinance establishment.

Bremerton School District: A Conversation with Superintendent Crawford and Assistant Superintendent Scott – Aug 21, 2023. The Bremerton/CK Unit of the LWV-Kitsap invited Dr. James Crawford, Bremerton School District’s new superintendent, to share his personal story and his vision for the district. Iva Scott, Assistant Superintendent (Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment) joined Dr. Crawford in sharing the vision for Bremerton School District moving forward.

2024 Bremerton Comprehensive Plan Update with Garrett Jackson – July 15, 2023. Garrett Jackson, Planning Manager for the city of Bremerton, joined the LWV-Kitsap Bremerton/CK Unit on Saturday, July 15, 2023, to discuss the City’s Comprehensive Plan Update.

Voices of Kitsap: Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman – June 16, 2023. Chairman Forsman discussed issues that are facing indigenous people and answered questions such as: how can we be better allies to the two tribes in our county? How does the Suquamish tribe interact with the county (police, development, etc.), the state, and the federal government? Since they are sovereign nations, how are these relationships affected? What are the current priorities of the Suquamish tribe to improve the lives of tribal members? What upcoming events and activities sponsored by the Suquamish can League members and the public participate in?

2024 Kitsap Comprehensive Plan with Eric Baker – May 10, 2023. Kitsap County Deputy Administrator Eric Baker joined the League of Women Voters of Kitsap to discuss the current phase in updating the 2024 County Comprehensive Plan.

Rule of Law & History of the Electoral College – April 27, 2023. League of Women Voters hosted a webinar featuring Chad Enright, Kitsap County Prosecutor, and Thomas Weaver, attorney and author in a discussion about the rule of law and the history of the Electoral College. These topics are important components of our recent election experiences, and the aftermath of those elections. The evening was a compelling discussion. Registration is not required.

Puget Sound Restoration Fund – April 26, 2023. Betsy Peabody gives an overview of the PSRF. She is a founder and Executive Director of the Puget Sound Restoration Fund. She served as President of the Pacific Shellfish Institute from 2007-2022, and on the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Ocean Acidification in 2012. In 2013, she collaborated with NOAA to establish the Kenneth K. Chew Center for Shellfish Research and Restoration, which PSRF operates to help restore native shellfish and other living marine resourse.

Affordable Housing For Those In The Middle – Mar 25, 2023. The League of Women Voters of Kitsap hosted a panel discussion addressing the question “How can we provide housing that is less expensive, uses green building techniques, and meets Kitsap development goals?” The following panelists presented their ideas. Brian Cavanaugh, architect, co-founder of Architecture Building Culture, Vice President at Huitt-Zollars; Sonja O’Claire, Built Green Program Manager; Bremerton Mayor Greg Wheeler

Kari Hunter Gives a Community Health Assessment – Feb. 17, 2023. League of Women Voters of Kitsap hosted a discussion with Jessica Guidry, the Kitsap Public Health District (KPHD) Equity Program Manager, about the KPHD activities in the last month. Kari Hunter, the KPHD Assessment & Epidemiology Program manager gave a preliminary report about the Community Health Assessment.

Housing Authorities in Kitsap – Jan 14, 2023. Kitsap County has two Housing Authorities: Bremerton Housing Authority (BHA) and Housing Kitsap (HK). Jill Stanton, BHA’s Executive Director, and Heather Blough, HK’s Executive Director, made a joint presentation to the Bremerton/CK Unit, part of the League of Women Voters Kitsap, to discuss the role of these Housing Authorities in Kitsap.

Public Hospital Districts Updates– Jan 13, 2023. A brief update about current issues and activities of the Public Health Department from Jessica Guidry; a video about Public Hospital Districts (PJHDs) from the Washington Association of PHDs; a PowerPoint presentation about special purpose districts and PHDs by Cynthia Stewart: and comments from Tricia Grantham, League member and current commissioner of Pullman PHD.

Kirsten Jewell, Housing and Homelessness Division Manager for Kitsap County – Jan 10, 2023. Kirsten gave an update on the Pacific Building Shelter project on Mile Hill Drive in Port Orchard as well as other information on housing and homelessness in Kitsap County. This was recorded January 10, 2023

2024 Kitsap County Comprehensive Plan Update–Conversation with Eric Baker – Oct 15, 2022. Deputy County Administrator Eric Baker discussed the 2024 update to the Kitsap County Comprehensive Plan with the LWV of Kitsap Bremerton Unit.

Healthcare Committee Meeting w guest Shannon Turner – Oct 14, 2022. Medical Respite Operations Manager for the Peninsula Community Health Services and 2nd Vice President of NAACP Bremerton Unit 1104.

A Conversation with Kimberly Cizek Allen of the Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center (KIAC) – Sept 17, 2022. Kimberly Cizek Allen, Development & Marketing Director of Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center, was the guest speaker at the League of Women Voters Kitsap, Bremerton/CK Unit. She addressed the history of KIAC, explained the three primary services that KIAC provides immigrants (Family Services, Immigration Legal Services, Tax and Business Services), shared information about KIACs clients and KIACs Partners, and answered questions.

David Nelson of the Kitsap Sun – June 24, 2022. David Nelson, the Kitsap Sun editor, joined members of the LWVK to discuss how the Sun is adapting to the pressures and demands placed on local news.

Solar Power in Kitsap with Greg Williams – June 13, 2022. Climate Solutions guest speaker Greg Williams discussed how residents of the Kitsap Peninsula can best use solar power.

Dr. Lauren Evans, NKSD Superintendent – May 25, 2022. Dr. Evans addressed questions asked by the unit members at the NK unit meeting.

Senator Christine Rolfes: LWVK Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker – May 17, 2022. Senator Christine Rolfes discussed the budget and how Kitsap will benefit from budgetary allocations for capital improvements.

A Conversation with Karen Goon, Kitsap County Administrator – April 28, 2022. Explores the internal workings of Kitsap County government.

Introduction to Environmental Sustainability at Olympic College – April 16, 2022. Amy Lawrence, professor at Olympic College in Bremerton, joined the Kitsap League of Women Voters Bremerton/Central Kitsap Unit meeting to talk about environment sustainability at OC and in Kitsap County.

Climate Roundtable – April 13, 2022. Local leaders participated in a discussion of climate change in Kitsap County and what we are doing to address the immediate challenges. Panelists included: County Commissioner Rob Gelder, Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson, Bainbridge Island Mayor Joe Deets, Bremerton Mayor Greg Wheeler and Suquamish Tribe chairman Leonard Forsman.

Introduction to Kitsap Mental Health with Monica Bernhard – Mar 19, 2022. Bremerton/CK Unit invited Monica Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Kitsap Mental Health Services, to give an introduction to Kitsap Mental Health. This presentation is part of an effort by the unit members to better understand how services in Kitsap County work and their relationship to county governance and the wellbeing of our citizens.

End-of-Life and Reproductive Health Care Services: What’s Available in Kitsap County? Mar 16, 2022.
The LWVK Healthcare Committee sponsored a Zoom webinar panel about access to End-of-Life and Reproductive Health Care Services in Kitsap County. The panel was moderated by Dr. Gib Morrow, Kitsap Public Health District health officer.

Joe Deets, Mayor of Bainbridge Island: Key Priorities for the City – Feb 23, 2022. The League of Women Voters of Kitsap hosted Bainbridge Island mayor Joe Deets to discuss the key priorities of the city council.

Introduction to Kitsap Strong with Marlaina Simmons – Feb 19, 2022. Marlaina Simmons is the Networks Coordinator for Kitsap Strong, a multi-pronged community initiative to improve the health and well-being of all children, families, and adults in Kitsap.

A Legislative Update from State Senator Christine Rolfes – January 31, 2022. Senator Christine Rolfes gave the BI Unit an update of activities in the 2022 Legislative session in Olympia.

A Discussion with Kitsap County Treasurer Meredith Green – Jan 26, 2022. Kitsap County Treasurer Meredith Green was the guest speaker at the League of Women Voters of Kitsap NK Unit meeting.

Jessica Guidry: Kitsap’s Resolution Declaring Racism as a Public Health Crisis January 2022. The League of Women Voters of Kitsap’s Healthcare Committee hosts Jessica Guidry as she presents information about implementation of the county’s resolution declaring racism as a public health crisis.

Climate Change Outlook for the 2022 Legislative Session with Marty Gibbons – January 10, 2022. Marty Gibbons (Natural Resources & Transportation Lobby Team) talked to the Climate Solutions Committee about the climate change outlook in the 2022 Legislative session and how you can participate.

Brown Bag Discussion on Growth in Kitsap County – December 15, 2021. The League of Women Voters of Kitsap hosted a Brown Bag Discussion/Meet and Greet with elected officials to discuss growth in Kitsap County. Guests were Kitsap County Commissioners Ed Wolf, Robert Gelder, Charlotte Garrido; Port of Bremerton Commissioner Cary Bozeman; and Port of Kingston Commissioners Steve Heacock, Mary McClure, and Laura Gronnvoll.

Climate Policy – Ted Freeman – December 13, 2021. The Climate Solutions Committee hosted physicist and lead software engineer, Dr. Ted Larson Freeman, a leader in the Bainbridge Island chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. He discussed several important issues: the Clean Energy Standard, the (demise of) the Clean Energy Payment Plan, the Carbon Tax, the Carbon Cash-Back, and the Carbon Fee and Dividend. What do they have in common, and how are they different? How will they affect low-income Americans? How effective would any of these programs be in reducing greenhouse gas emissions? In this talk, Ted Freeman talked about each of these policies and offered the latest perspectives gleaned from lobbying meetings with our members of Congress.

End of Life – Carrie Patrician from Multicare Health Systems – December 10, 2021. Carrie Patrician from Multicare Health Systems discussed with the League of Women Voters of Kitsap the End of Life options available to the people of Kitsap County. This was recorded on Dec. 10, 2021.

Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) – November 12, 2021. Learn all about the Peninsula Community Health Services from Regina Bonnevie Rogers, the chief medical officer.

The Future of Energy in Washington – October 2021. Dr. James Conca, Ph.D., met with the Climate Solutions Committee to discuss safe nuclear energy generation, energy that will be needed for us in Washington State as well as for countries around the globe. His presentation was riveting, packed with interesting facts including comparisons between fossil fuels, wind, hydro, solar and nuclear energy.

End of Life Washington: A Conversation with Rachel Haxtema – August 2021. This discussion was with the Health Care Committee.

Voter Services Training with Kitsap Auditor Paul Andrews – July 2021. Paul Andrews talked to our Voter Services Committee about election security and misinformation.

Proposed Impact Fees – July 2021. Guest speakers from Kitsap County Public Works discussed the proposed impact fees for new developments ordinance. Guests included Joe Rutan, County Engineer, and Jeff Shea, Traffic Engineer.

2021 Keynote Address to LWVK by State Supreme Court Justice Montoya-Lewis – May 2021. Justice Montoya-Lewis discussed her journey to the Washington State Supreme Court and what state courts can learn from tribal courts.

Plastic: The Big Picture, Local Insights, and What You Can Do – April 2021. Dr. Heather Trim, from Zero-Waste Washington, discussed a big-picture overview of plastic issues in our country and state. Kingston residents Hans and Nicholas Schippers, from Parley for the Oceans, addressed our local challenges and their efforts to educate future generations about how to take action. And, finally, Lori Cloutier, founder of Poulsbo Rotary’s “Trash Talk Task Force” talked about how we can effectively recycle when we must.

Speak Up School – April 2021. LWV of Kitsap sponsored Speak Up School to empower citizens to feel comfortable and improve skills for Speaking Up at the WA Redistricting Commission’s public meetings and/or public hearings.

Climate Change and Your Health: Plan Now! March 2021. To help us address the public health consequences of climate change, the LWV of Kitsap hosted this webinar. Dr. Kristie L. Ebi shared her research on the public health impact of global warming, and Lauren Jenks outlined the steps Washington State’s DOH is taking to address this looming crisis.

How Redistricting Works in Kitsap County: A Conversation with Kitsap County Auditor Paul Andrews – February 2021. Paul Andrews, Kitsap County Auditor, discusses how redistricting will be conducted in Kitsap County. Alison McCaffree from “Politics of the Possible in Action” joins in the conversation.

Deconstruct Barriers for Full Participation of Diverse Communities – January 2021. A webinar with representatives from the Voices of Pacific Island Nations, the Filipino American community, and Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community. Our guests spoke about what brought them to their current communities, the barriers that keep them from fully participating in our country and/or county, and what has helped them overcome some of these barriers to be included in their current community. Read about the speakers here.

Community Pocket Parks – December 2020. A presentation (narrated by Kathleen Gallagher) that explores the “pocket park” concept as part of growth management planning.

Kitsap Legislator Meet & Greet – December 2020. Our local legislators were invited to attend our annual LWVK Meet & Greet (this year on Zoom). The focus of discussion was priorities in the 2021 budget given the challenges of COVID. Legislators in attendance: Sen. Emily Randall, Sen. Christine Rolfes, Representative-elect Tara Simmons, and Rep. Jesse Young.

Desegregating White Privilege – November 2020. This Zoom webinar explored issues related to White Privilege in our community. The speakers shared their experiences, knowledge and perspectives on racism in the economy, health care, education, and community justice. Learn more about the speakers here.

When Disinformation Meets the 2020 Election: Becoming an Informed Citizen – October 2020. Featuring Dr. Jevin West, assistant professor in the University of Washington iSchool and director of the Center for an Informed Public, and David Nelson, Kitsap Sun editor. The far ranging interview explores how disinformation is created and disseminated, how we as consumers of information are a major part of the problem, and how we can become part of the solution.

Voting 101: Making Your Vote Count – October 2020. Three local teens interview Kitsap County Auditor Paul Andrews.

How to Be a Better Ally – October 2020. An interview with Tracy Flood, President of the NAACP Bremerton Unit.

2020 Census in Kitsap County – August 25, 2020 .This Zoom Webinar addressed concerns about the status of the 2020 Census in Kitsap County. Guest were Marlaina Simmons, Kitsap County 2020 Census Coordinator, Complete Count Committee, and Alaina Capoeman, Tribal Partnership Team Lead for Washington State for the 2020 Census.

Voting in the WA State 2020 Presidential Primary – February 2020. Retired Judge Anna M. Laurie speaks with Kitsap County Auditor Paul Andrews about what to expect and how this election is different than in the past.

Why Vote in Local Elections? July 2019. A conversation between League members Maurie Louis and Catherine Ahl about why your vote counts.

“A Report Card on Sheltering Homeless Residents in Kitsap County” – November 2, 2019

Exciting local developments to address permanent supportive housing as well as short term emergency help for our unsheltered residents were shared with the community. This program highlighted current and upcoming housing opportunities for those experiencing housing insecurity in Kitsap County.

“Fixing Congress: Restoring the Legislative Branch” – October 12, 2019

A talk by US Representative Derek Kilmer describing some of the recommendations of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, which he chairs.

“Fake News Survival Guide” – September 19, 2019

Featuring Mr. Di Zhang of the Seattle Public Library.

“Opioid Use Disorder in Kitsap County” – March 23, 2019

Featuring the following speakers:
- Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, MPH, MSW, Principal Research Scientist at UW’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute
- Susan Turner, MD, MPH, MS, Health Officer, Kitsap Public Health District
- Lisa Rey Thomas, PhD, Director of Community and Tribal Partnership at the Olympic Communities of Health
- Bergen Starke, MA, Clinical Manager, Kitsap Recovery Center
- Ann Bruce, MD, Peninsula Community Health Services’ Port Orchard Behavioral Health program

“Immigration in Kitsap County – How are federal rules changes affecting local immigrants and agencies?” – November 10, 2018

Featuring the following speakers:
- Mitchell Riese – Washington State Assistant Attorney General, Civil rights Division
- Ray Garrido – Director of Legal Services, Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center
- Martitha May – Co-founder of Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center; Director of Kitsap Mesa Redonda

“Finding Common Ground” – September 26, 2017

Featuring the following speakers:
- Representative Michelle Caldier (R)
- Representative Sherry Appleton (D)

“Homelessness: Challenges in Kitsap” – April 22, 2017

Featuring the following speakers:
- Kurt Wiest, executive director of Bremerton Housing Authority
- Monica Bernhard, director of housing and community support services for Kitsap Community Resources
- Kirsten Jewell, program coordinator of Housing and Homeless Services in Kitsap’s Department of Human Services
- David O. Frederick, executive director of Coffee Oasis
- Renee Kimball-Rouse, who will discuss her own experiences with homelessness

“Law Enforcement in the 21st Century” – March 9, 2017

Featuring the following speakers:
- Gary Simpson, Kitsap County Sheriff
- Geoffrey Marti, Port Orchard Police Chief
- Matthew Hamner, Bainbridge Police Chief
- Dan Schoonmaker, Poulsbo Police Chief
- Steve Strachan, Bremerton Police Chief
- Mike Lasnier, Suquamish Tribal Police Chief

2023 Primary Election Candidate Forums

Candidate Forum: North Kitsap School Board, District 4 – July 12, 2023

Candidate Forum: North Kitsap School Board, Districts 2 & 5 – July 12, 2023

Candidate Forum: Central Kitsap School Board, Districts 3 & 4 – July 10, 2023

Candidate Forum: South Kitsap School Board, Districts 2 & 5 – July 13, 2023

2022 General Election Candidate Forums

State Representative for the 23rd Legislative District, Positions 1 & 2 – October 17, 2022. Candidates: Drew Hansen, Paige A. Jarquin, Tarra Simmons, Janell Hulst (Janell Hulst declined to participate)

State Representative & State Senator, 26th Legislative District – October 18, 2022. Hosted by LWV of Tacoma-Pierce County Candidates: Emily Randall for Senate; Adison Richards and Spencer Hutchins, House of Representatives Position 1; and Michelle Caldier and Matt Macklin, House of Representatives Position 2.

Kitsap County Commissioner, District 3 – October 19, 2022. Candidates: Josh Hinman, Katie Walters

PUD Commissioner District 1 – October 19, 2022. Candidates: Alice Tawresey, Debra Lester

Kitsap County Auditor – October 21, 2022. Candidates: Paul Andrews, Mike Simpson

2022 Primary Election Candidate Forums

US Representative, Congressional Dist. 6 – July 18, 2022. Candidates: Chris Binns, Todd Bloom, Derek Kilmer, Elizabeth Kreiselmaier, Tom Triggs, Rebecca Parson.

Kitsap County Commissioner, Dist. 3 – July 14, 2022. Candidates: Josh Hinman, Katie Walters, Jeff Wallis, Axel Strakeljahn, Leiyomi Preciado Lagdameo

State Representative for the 23rd Legislative District – July 11, 2022. Candidates participating were Ace Haynes and Tarra Simmons. Janell Hulst did not accept the invitation to participate.

2021 General Election Candidate Forums

Poulsbo City Council – October 4, 2021

Central Kitsap School Board – October 4, 2021. One of the candidates withdrew from the race. This recording is of short statements by the candidates.

North Kitsap School Board – October 4, 2021

Bremerton Mayor – October 5, 2021

Bremerton Municipal Court Judge – October 6, 2021

Bremerton City Council – October 7, 2021

South Kitsap School Board – October 12, 2021

Bainbridge Island City Council – October 13, 2021

Port Orchard City Council – October 14, 2021

2021 Primary Candidate Forums

Port Orchard City Council – July 12, 2021

Bremerton City Council – July 13, 2021

South Kitsap School Board Pos. 3 – July 13, 2021

Bainbridge Island City Council – July 14, 2021

South Kitsap School Board Pos. 4 – July 15, 2021

2020 General Election Candidate Forums

The 2020 Candidate Forums were hosted and recorded on Zoom.

Candidate Forum: 26th Leg Dist, House Reps – October 14, 2020

Candidate Forum: 23rd Leg Dist, Senator and House Reps – October 12, 2020

Candidate Forum: Kitsap County Commissioner, Dist 1 & 2 – October 8, 2020

Candidate Forum: 26th Leg Dist, House Reps 1 & 2 – Sept 22, 2020 (Note: this event was hosted by LWV Tacoma-Pierce County.)

2020 Primary Candidate Forums

The 2020 Primary Election Candidate Forums were hosted and recorded on Zoom due to COVID-19.

Candidate Forum: 26th Legislative District House Rep, Pos. 2 – July 16, 2020

Candidate Forum: 26th Legislative District House Rep, Pos. 1 – July 16, 2020

Candidate Forum: Kitsap County Commissioner District 2 – July 15, 2020

Candidate Forum: 23rd Legislative District House Rep, Pos. 1 – July 13, 2020.

2017 Candidate Forums

2017 General Election

South Kitsap Candidates Forum Thursday, Sept. 28
South Kitsap School Board Candidates
Port Orchard City Council Candidates

2017 Primary

Bainbridge Island City Council – North Ward July 15, 2017
Candidates for Bainbridge Island City Council District 7 North Ward
Kevin Fetterly, Joe Deets

Bremerton City Council July 12, 2017
Candidates for Bremerton City Council District 1
Suzanne Griffith, Allen Mathews, and Patricia (Pat) Sullivan

Candidates for Bremerton City Council District 3
Adam Brockus, Kevin Gorman and Deborah McDaniel

North and Central Kitsap School Boards- July 8, 2017
Candidates for North Kitsap District 3
April Ferguson, Beth Worthington, Dick Lockwood

Candidates for Central Kitsap District 5
Eric Greene, Jason Skifstad, Bob Grady

Thanks to BKAT

Thank you to Bremerton-Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) for their recording and broadcasting so many of our Community Education Programs. Our outreach to the citizens of Kitsap County could not be as successful as it is without the generous efforts contributed by BKAT.

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