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PRIMARY ELECTION August 16, 2011 • City of Bainbridge Island Council District 1 – At-Large • Council District 4 – Central Ward

Central Ward and At large positions at stake

By JESSICA HOCH Staff writer

The candidate field for two of the island’s four council wards will be narrowed to two at the conclusion of the August primary.

With the new council-manager form of government still in its infancy – it was approved following a May 2009 vote – the winners from this year’s election pool have the opportunity to continue to shape island government.

Historically, voter turnout during oddyear elections, when local offices are typically voted on, is much lower than years where state and federal positions are at stake. Just 22 percent or 27,000 of the 119,000 registered Kitsap County voters cast ballots during the 2009 primary.

That figure improved during the general election, which was decided by a voter turnout of 53.7 percent county-wide.

Approximately 10,000 island voters turnedout to decide the general election in 2009.

The two candidates that receive the most votes and at least one percent of all votes cast for office will advance to the November contest.

For the at-large position, all islanders can vote for the candidate. During the primary, however, only residents living in corresponding wards can cast a vote. Therefore the central ward primary will be decided by central ward residents only.

The November election will be decided by all residents, for all wards.

Ballots must be postmarked no later than Aug. 16, Election Day or dropped off at the Bainbridge Island Senior Center from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. Drop-off sites are also available at the Poulsbo Fire Station on Liberty Road and a 24-hour Ballot Deposit at the County Administration Building in Port Orchard.

For more information, visit www.kitsapgov.com/aud/elections.

Selecting new leaders

Citizens need to make informed decisions Before we vote Aug. 16 (and after) for island election choices, it’s worth individually asking will we know enough to wisely vote. Neither paper journal (the free one and the other) with their cautious eye on circulation may uncover the harder choices in giving us insights that fully count. In this way the proposed Port District and new taxes may be voted-in by rogue default.

The bland endorsements for candidates who we may know little about may be vouched for and rote-followed using comfortable, but get-along, out-dated norms given the earthy issues ahead. How about the latest public issues since Aug. 2 in Congress of fewer federal and state human services for the next two years? What might

these locally elected leaders say exactly as local city hall struggles not to fail? Duckand-run is not just a problem for off-islanders for jobs, housing and food.

If one reads carefully the Kitsap Auditor’s Voters’ Pamphlet we received this week, six past county races ended by one vote. Two ended by coin toss. Some on island were too close to call until recount. Aren’t we voters more glib than we’ll admit as we nearly cancel each other as often in leader picking?

It’s time to turn over a new leaf. Or more than one leaf. Or stop settling for what a few grandmothers have said, “There’s not a pin to choose between.” Or we opt for a trenchant grandfatherly inclination “Throw the bums out.” More than one term of public service among our electeds is a current debate about how and where city hall politics got us. It’s worth a heed before you vote and before it’s discarded.

R. O. Conoley, Sunrise Drive

Primary candidate profiles CEnTRAl WARd, Pos. 4 JOHN GREEN Phone: 780-2325 Email: JGreen7474@aol.com Website: http://www.johngreenfixbainbridge.com Biography – A documented, entrepreneurial business background of 36 years.

Consumer products industry to current real estate development.

Experienced negotiator, driving budget efficiency, leading to effectiveness and fairness, in long-term planning and execution.

A more than informal understanding of the diverse issues, responsiJohn Green bilities and demanding process that our city government faces in these unparalleled economic times. Volunteered for the past 15 years at City Hall, culminating in 6 and a half years on the Design Review Board. I have written to, and conversed with council on a wide range of issues.

No. 1 priority – Start on capital planning, tied to a budget that reflects realistic goals, to include, but not limited to, the strategic management of the city’s $200 million asset portfolio, with a focus on raising sustainable revenue and the current credit rating.

Open dialogue with Kitsap County Board of Commissioners to share routine public works projects, not limited to just roads.

Open dialogue with Kitsap County Sheriff ’s Department to share responsibilities of law enforcement, Bainbridge facilities to be assigned as a substation. It must be immediately recognized, that because of volume of scale, the City of Bainbridge Island is unable to finance and manage these public responsibilities.

JOE LEVAN Phone: 206-819-5418 Email: electjoelevan@gmail.com Website: www.electjoelevan.com Biography – My commitment to working for effective city government runs deep.

I have been a municipal attorney for over 10 years, including currently as legal consultant for a nonprofit that provides legal and policy assistance to local governments throughout the state. Previously, I served as

an in-house city attorney, in private practice for two municipal law firms providing litigation and other services, and as an attorney for Sound Transit. I have also served cities as an interim assistant city Joe Levan manager, a crime analyst and a recycling coordinator. Prior to that, I was an aide for three members of the U.S. Congress.

No. 1 priority – My overriding priority is to have our city government work together as an effective team to address our citizens’ most pressing needs. The council needs to set actionable and forward-thinking goals through strategic planning. The city administration and staff need to be accountable in reaching those goals. My key goals include: adjusting to new economic realities through wise use of limited financial resources; maintaining local control of our essential public services such as police and utilities; fostering sustainable business; implementing smart growth strategies; increasing our network of publicly accessible land and trails; and growing our farming and arts communities.

CHRIS VAN DYK Phone: 206-965-0086 Email: cvandyk5@msn.com Website: friendsofchrisvanduke.org.

Biography – Media, lobbying and regulatory affairs consultant with a lifetime of community involvement, beginning as a volunteer on presidential campaigns while at Gonzaga Prep in Spokane, and earning a BA from New College. In Seattle, while managing a group of college bookstores, I worked for better bus transit. That led to Chris Van Dyk professional politics for candidates, on issues from transportation to the environment – opposing artificial turf – to working with The Grange for nonpartisan primary voting. As a co-founder of “Citizens for More Important Things,” I fought pro-sports stadium taxes. In the private sector, worked for 15 years as an investment adviser, and founded an e-books dot.com.

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No. 1 priority – Job one is re-establishing a sense of public confidence and pride in Bainbridge Island city government – one that it is competent, efficient and acting in the best interest of all islanders while ensuring that every islander’s voice is heard.

Specific issues will change, but without public confidence and goodwill, we’re stuck like a sailboat on the Wing Point sandbar.

DAVE WARD Phone: 855-0910 Email: Davidwardforcitycouncil@gmail.com Website: wwwdavidwardforcitycouncil.com Biography – In addition to being a long-term (21 years) island resident, I believe that I offer the broadest range of relevant experiences. During these years, I’ve served on many boards and committees, including The Port Blakely Harbor Citizens Advisory Committee, Housing Resources Board (two projects), COBI Forestry Committee, BI Rowing (Waterfront Park facility), chair of Cave Neighborhood Dave Ward Community Council and chair of the city’s Utility Advisory Committee. These community experiences combined with my education, including two master’s degrees, along with 25 years of business experience, have prepared me well to serve on council.

No. 1 priority – My involvement in my neighborhood and with the Utility Advisory Committee has convinced me to run for City Council. Our city government is broken and additional restructuring is essential. Taxpayers and ratepayers are angry about the management of our roads and utilities. Too much is spent on overhead and too little on delivering basic services. Planning Department processes create, rather than resolve, conflicts within neighborhoods – the heart and soul of our island. I offer my broad range of relevant experiences to help us solve these problems together. My top priority will be restructuring the three city utilities.

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AT-LARGE, POS. 1 STEVE BONKOWSKI Phone: 855-0764 Email: bonkowski4citycouncil@gmail.com Biography – As vice president of Northrop Grumman I was responsible for consolidating departments and facilities across the U.S. Regulations were streamlined and red tape removed through collaboration with colleagues, staff and customers. I have experience dealing with employees, budgets, unions, and local, state and federal Steve Bonkowski laws, regulations and agencies. As a special assistant to the U.S. Department of Interior I developed policy to cut costs through regulation changes and reorganization. My education includes a M.S. in aerospace engineering from the University of Southern California. My community involvement includes Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church, Bainbridge Island Rotary Club and the Island Music Center.

No. 1 priority – Utilizing my 30 years of business background, my No. 1 priority for the city will be to assure that the city’s finances are fiscally sound, sustainable for the future and transparent. Every program and service the city initiates and provides comes with costs and benefits. These must be prioritized to meet the needs of our community while maintaining a balanced budget with adequate reserves. Not once a year, but every day the council needs to focus on providing efficient services to our residents and businesses while looking for opportunities to increase revenues through growth, not increased fees or higher taxation.

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joy in friendships and community affairs.

I was a board member of the Housing Resources Board, am an active volunteer at my kid’s schools, was a nonprofit fundraiser and volunteer, a community events organizer, and a city committee member (LTAC). I am a frequent presence at city council meetings, and have worked closely Kim Hendrickson with councilmembers on housing and neighborhood issues.

No. 1 priority – I live in Fort Ward with my husband and two children. I want to maintain our island as a wonderful place for my kids – a place they can ride their bikes, swim in clean water, and wave hello to friendly police officers. My first priority, as councilperson, is to constituent service.

As the “at large� representative, it is my foremost duty to listen to, and address, the concerns of all islanders. My four policy priorities: outsource our utility services; make our streets more accessible to bicyclists and pedestrians; encourage and attract local businesses; and build community pride in city hall and the BIPD.

BARRY PETERS Phone: 842-7700 Email: Barry.Peters@BainbridgeVoter.org Website: tiny.cc/ReElectBarry Biography – I’m the only candidate with City Council experience. I helped achieve careful City downsizing from 152 to 111 employees, but preserved 75 percent of our human safety-net dollars for our commu-

nity’s neediest families. I voted to improve roads and shoreline parks with grant dollars – reducing city taxpayer cost – and helped shape a 2011 budget achieving a big surplus for reserves. My professional experience includes serving as a consultant to employers nationally on responsible governance when entrusted with other people’s money. I Barry Peters was an employee benefits and business attorney for 20 years. My community service: Volunteer mediator includes Kitsap Dispute Resolution Center and co-founder of Sustainable Bainbridge.

No. 1 Priority – I want to continue the transformation I helped start on council – to have cost-conscious sustainable renewal without excessive sprawling growth.

I helped hire an excellent city manager focused on professionalism. I stood up for keeping our court in our community; budgeting to keep emergency Police response times fast; making Eagle Harbor and shoreline parks more attractive; improving soccer and boating facilities; incentivising green affordable housing; and intelligent campaigns without eyesore political roadsigns.

Let’s preserve island character and sustain our local economy; substantially reduce city water rates; protect our shorelines without overreaching regulations on homeowners; and improve road safety for driving, bicycling, and walking.

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KIM HENDRICKSON Phone: 206-679-0680 Email: hendricksonforcouncil@gmail.com Website: http://hendricksonforcouncil. blogspot.com Biography – I am the secretary/ chief examiner for the city Civil Service Commission. I am a former professor of political science, and have taught classes at George Washington University, Rhodes College, and Olympic College. I take great

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endorsement letters for central ward, at-LARGe primary elections At-Large

Hendrickson: Offers talent, impartiality on tough issues One of the unfortunate realities of political campaigns is the seeming need for those contending for office and those in office to diminish the talents, motives and accomplishments of their respective opponents.

To this voter, it would seem more relevant and mature at least to express some appreciation to those who have served, however we may have agreed or disagreed with them and absent any moral or other corruption...and to seek out new talent who might bring fresh thinking to the governing council.

Indeed there are some new faces that seem to promise thinking that could be innovative and from places that would not associate them with controversial camps on issues that will certainly mature in the near future.

It is that need for fresh new thinking rather than just the idea that veteran status implies better judgment than newcomers to governance might provide.

After all, the good people, incumbents as well as new candidates, appear to be qualified. But the needs clearly shown by recent and current problems urge the need for new talent and new thinking.

I believe I heard that new voice for the at-large seat in Kim Hendrickson. So, with a doff of the hat in appreciation for Mr. Peters’

hard work, my sense is Mrs. Hendrickson is a talent needed in this district with her calm, articulate demeanor and obvious intellect, all of which appear to deal impartially on some tough issues.

Joseph J. Honick Olympus Beach Road

Hendrickson: Fresh passion, equitable sounding board I am very delighted to see that a candidate of Kim Hendrickson’s skills, capabilities, and experience decided to run for a city council seat.

It is essential for a City Council member to be able to listen carefully to all of the viewpoints surrounding the issues that come before them. He or she must also have the courage and ability to then move forward and do the right thing for the entire community, and not just a select few.

This requires not only excellent listening skills, but also the ability to take what is heard and formulate it into good public policy. Consensus building, and the ability to work with others is also required. I know that Kim is using these skills today as they are in evidence in her business and community service on Bainbridge Island.

Kim has these abilities and will be an excellent Bainbridge Island City Council Member. Kim has passion and commitment and will bring new ideas and a fresh approach that values cooperation and hon-

esty over winning and personal favoritism.

Join me to elect Kim Hendrickson to the City Council.

Donald E. Jackson, Jr. Grow Avenue

Peters: A good listener, honest and straightforward I have known Barry ever since he was our neighbor on Sunset Avenue. I have had great conversations with him over the years and know him to be honest and straightforward, as well as a good listener.

I think he has done a fine job in his first term on the Bainbridge Island City Council and I wholeheartedly endorse his reelection.

We need people like him in our community to step up to help in the continuing job of bringing the city government into financial stability.

Stanley B. Curtis Sunset Avenue

Peters: A voice for collaboration Attending the recent candidates’ forum served to reinforce my support for reelecting Barry Peters to City Council. His experience in the recent city government transition will prove invaluable moving forward. He is dedicated to working cooperatively and creatively with our community, council and city administration.

By focusing on manageable and affordable

ways for our city to maintain our community, Barry strives for sustainability. He is committed to finding ways to help support our local businesses, farmers and precious natural resources. Barry wants to find new, costeffective ways to partner with parks, schools, fire, library and police.

Barry wants to be a voice for collaboration and compromise in resolving disputes, and help govern the city in an open and businesslike way that invites trust and confidence in our community.

And thank you, Barry, for running a positive campaign and adopting a zero-eyesore policy by not posting signs all over our beautiful island.

Sandy Schubach Bainbridge Island

Bonkowski: Patient listener, pragmatic problem solver Steve Bonkowski, a City Council candidate, has become a most valued friend.

I met him through our church where Steve and I serve on an important, but small church committee. After learning about his interest in our community and passion for community service, I encouraged him to join the Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island.

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I am a retired diplomat and a student of government... and I relish associating with good listeners and pragmatic problem solvers in the government area. Steve is a patient listener, good at recapping others’ ideas, and usually wanting to hear a range of ideas before he weighs in.

If we are heading off into the wrong direction, Steve will skillfully intervene with a few open-ended key questions, and guide us back to core issues.

Steve Bonkowski is good about synthesizing the ideas of others into a workable plan of action. He can reconcile his ideas with others, but is not hesitant to take the lead and establish the framework for others’ actions. He is distinctly not enamored with ideological posturing or the political “sloganeering� that now dominates our civil governance discourse.

Steve Bonkowski will bring to the city council a refreshing outlook, a rich mixture of human and executive level experiences, and a very valuable skill set to the task. That is why I have supported his candidacy.

I think you will like him and what he does for us.

Brent Olson Just A Meer Lane

I would like to encourage my fellow citizens of Bainbridge Island to vote for Joe Levan for City Council. I have known Joe for six years now and believe that he has the necessary qualifications and more importantly the temperament to work with others to make the island a better place.

Like Henry Fonda’s character in “12 Angry Men,� Joe is a thoughtful citizen who wants to do what is right and fair. Joe has no agenda, just a desire to represent the best of who we are as a city. Joe will work for consensus and be willing to compromise for the best interest of the city.

Joe’s resume should speak to all of us about a man who has the experience both in helping run a city (as interim city manager) and helping cities with their legal issues. In addition, Joe has experience with government at the federal level. Here is a candidate who has the experience and desire to fairly represent all of us. Please vote for Joe. John Whitaker Bainbridge Island

Ward: His involvement has prepared him for service I enthusiastically endorse Dave Ward for Position 4 on the Bainbridge Island City Council.

His neighborhood activism and involvement with the Utility Advisory Committee have reinforced his optimism that citizens

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and public officials who focus on the facts will arrive at appropriate and effective solutions. He sees the “trees� without losing sight of the “forest.�

Controversy surrounding specific issues will not distract him from a balanced approach to city-county partnerships, stormwater management, roads, public safety and the role of neighborhoods as a constructive force where land-use issues arise.

James Quitslund Cave Avenue

Ward: Understands what makes Bainbridge special The departure of Kim Brackett and Bill Knobloch will create a noticeable void in the City Council. Their critical thinking and pragmatic approach to issues are vital attributes for today’s decision-makers. Fortunately we have a candidate in the Central Ward who can help fill that gap.

Dave Ward will bring a balance of common sense and critical analysis while maintaining a strong commitment to community. He has a good sense of what makes this community special. He is respectful of other views and is adept at bringing all sides of the issue to the table and developing solutions that address disparate positions.

His professional duties bring him in contact with governmental agencies giving him experience in dealing with bureaucracies.

Having lived in the Cave Avenue neighborhood, we experienced Dave’s community spirit and involvement first hand. But, now that we live in the South Ward, we cannot vote for Dave in the primaries.

So we need you to vote for him now so we can help elect him in November.

Jeff and Candy Kanter Bainbridge Island

Green: Brings a balanced and common sense approach As co�chair of the City of Bainbridge Island Design Review Board, it has been a pleasure working with John Green as he has served on this volunteer committee since it’s inception in 2004. His service as a part of the review process for projects being constructed here on the island, along with his understanding as a business man and developer, gives John a balanced and common sense approach to the future of Bainbridge Island.

I believe that John Green will be able to give the citizens a level of service that will guide the city into the future while maintaining the integrity and fabric of our home that we call Bainbridge Island.

With high regard I would strongly endorse John Green for City Council.

Ron Lacey Jordan Drive

Green: A vision for a solid long term city financial future I would like to formally endorse John Green as a City Council candidate.

John has the long term vision and ability to rein in spending, and establish a solid financial future for our island government.

Tad Fairbank Fairbank Construction Co.

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