Speak Out

Take our one-question polls.

    [speak out] Should our City Council ban personal use of fireworks on New Years Eve and the 4th of July?

    [speak out] Would you vote for a council member who thinks your home should be declared nonconforming in the new SMP?

Testify at public meetings.

During our first steering committee meeting, someone asked about the best way to offer comments to the City Council. The suggestions were pretty easy.

First, state that you support or oppose the agenda item as proposed. Then, add a personal comment about your property or your experience with the city that would help Council Members understand why this is important to you. If you would rather not stand up in front of the Council, the assembled masses, and BITV cameras, you are encouraged to applaud in support of those who do.

If you can’t attend a Council meeting, send an email to council members at council@ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us — all council members will receive a copy of your message. To contact an individual Council Member, link to the City Directory.

Reach out to your state legislators.

Christine Rolfes, (D-Bainbridge Island), State Representative
Sherry Appleton, (D-Poulsbo), State Representative
Phil Rockefeller, (D-Kitsap County), State Senator

And please feel free to leave a comment or question on this site.

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