• Comp Plan Comment to BOCC: Non-Motorized Transportation

    Posted on April 17, 2024

    I would like to focus your attention on the detailed and thorough submission by Paul Dutky of the West Sound Cycling Club (pages 199 through 311 of the Comprehensive plan comments). These are in regard to the County’s non-motorized transportation plan and how the needs for bike facilities has been inadequate all over North, Central and South Kitsap. […}

  • Comp Plan Comment to BOCC: Rural Preservation

    Posted on April 17, 2024

    Kitsap County is at a turning point. We ask that you, our Commissioners, act carefully with thought for the future, for the uncertainties of climate change and the stewarding of our precious natural resources and wildlife. We don’t want expanding suburban sprawl that destroys what is most valuable here. […}

  • Comp Plan Comment to BOCC: Climate Change 

    Posted on April 15, 2024

    Good evening. I’m April Ryan from Kingston, and I appreciate this opportunity to participate in planning our future together. I’m also a co-chair of the KEC Steering Committee. However, tonight, I’m speaking for myself about the important step the County has made in adding Climate Change to the Comprehensive Plan. […]

  • Comp Plan Comment to BOCC: KEC Ten Principles 

    Posted on April 15, 2024

    Good evening. I’m Beverly Parsons from Hansville. I’m co-chair of the Kitsap Environmental Coalition Steering Committee and speaking on their behalf. We deeply value diversity, caring, inclusion, and grounding in our orientation to science.
    Earlier today, we submitted comments online outlining ten principles about the preferred land use decision and its implementation.

  • Get Involved in Kitsap’s Comp Plan Update

    Posted on April 5, 2024

    Kitsap County is updating its Comprehensive Plan—a blueprint for local policies, planning and capital facility investment with long-term implications for Kitsap residents’ quality of life and the county’s environmental health. It’s important that you make your views known to the county commissioners, advisory groups and staff involved in this planning process at complan@kitsap.gov. […]