The rural community spirit . Being close to the Olympic Peninsula and at the same time being close to a major city and all it has to offer. 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.