Being close to my place of employment . The mean-spirited and divisive political groups in Kitsap . No Checks and Balances of power have given Cliques control of many of the councils and commissions in county government. Many groups seem to be more willing to work against each other, then for the common good. Lack of community unity .
Local representation is compromised when elections are held at large instead of by district.
Lack of real diversity on councils and commissions. I believe having elections by district will give local communities better representation. Replacing the County Administrator with an elected office , giving accountability back to the people. Separating the powers of Executive and legislative that gives a balance of power necessary for a fair and responsible government . By looking at other forms of local government s and seeing what has worked well, and what has not.