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March 29, 2022
 Kitsap's celebration of National County Government Month includes student art contest
To kick-off a national celebration of county government, Kitsap County Commissioners issued a proclamation March 28, declaring April as National County Government Month and encouraging young people to submit artwork for the 2023 “Counties Matter” calendar to raise awareness about services and programs that impact people’s lives every day.
“I hope during the month of April we can spark interest in exploration of the role that county governments play each and every day in the lives of local residents. I love having the chance to speak with classes in grade schools or at Olympic College to help demystify the services that county government provides,” said Commissioner Rob Gelder, past president of the Washington State Association of Counties and current board member of the National Association of Counties.
The theme for this year’s National County Government Month is “Counties THRIVE,” highlighting how counties achieve healthy, safe and vibrant communities by providing public services, administering justice, keeping communities safe, fostering economic opportunities and much more. This has been especially true during the coronavirus pandemic in the County's support of residents, schools and businesses.
Kitsap County takes pride in its responsibility to protect and enhance the health, wellbeing and safety of residents in efficient and cost-effective ways.
Since 1991, the National Association of Counties has encouraged the country’s 3,069 counties to raise public awareness and understanding about the roles and responsibilities of counties. Counties are one of America’s oldest forms of government, dating back to 1634 when the first county governments were established in Virginia.
See the links below to learn how to submit to the art contest and find out more about Kitsap County government, demographics and history. Contact Kitsap County at www.kitsap.gov.
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Show your love for Kitsap County
Children and young adults up to age 18 are invited to submit to the National Association of Counties “I Love My County Because” art contest for a chance to be featured in the 2023 “Counties Matter” calendar. The deadline to submit entries is May 1. Send us a copy of your artwork (.jpg, .png or .pdf) and we might feature it on Kitsap County social media!
Find information on how to submit artwork at NACo.org/Art.
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Learn more about Kitsap County Government, Demographics and History
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