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Kitsap County News
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March 14, 2025
Share your insights and make a difference:
Apply to serve on a county advisory group
Share your experience and insights to help communities thrive: apply to serve on a Kitsap County advisory group!
Kitsap County is seeking community members to join its advisory groups. These essential positions, appointed by County Commissioners, serve as a vital link between residents, businesses, communities, county staff and elected officials.
Advisory group members play a key role in guiding the equitable distribution of resources and funding that enhance services, infrastructure, safety and overall quality of life. They shape plans and policy that reflect the needs and vision of the people, amplifying community concerns and initiatives.
To learn more about county advisory groups, explore position descriptions for current vacancies and access the online application, visit kcowa.us/advisorygroups. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and communities within Kitsap County to apply. The time commitment for most advisory groups is just a few hours each month.
Applications are currently being accepted for the following boards, committees and councils. At-large positions are open to residents from all areas of the county:
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- Accessible Communities Advisory Committee
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Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council - At-Large and North Kitsap representatives
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Board of Equalization (hears appeals on property valuations and determinations) - At-Large Alternate position
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Commission on Children and Youth Advisory Board - North Kitsap Youth and Education representatives
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Council for Human Rights - Central, South and At-Large representatives
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Kingston Community Advisory Council - At-Large representative
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Manchester Community Advisory Council - Nebraska Neighborhood, Schools representatives
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Non-Motorized Facilities Community Advisory Committee (focus on road shoulders, bike lanes, pedestrian/cyclist safety, shared-use paths) - Central Kitsap representative
- Noxious Weed Control Board - North Kitsap representative
- Planning Commission - South Kitsap representatives
- Solid Waste Advisory Committee - Agriculture representative
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Suquamish Community Advisory Council - At-Large representative
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Washington State Ferries Ferry Advisory Committees - Bainbridge Island and Bremerton representatives.
If you have questions about advisory groups or the applications process, please contact Kitsap County Volunteer Services at rpirtle@kitsap.gov or call 360-337-4650.
Learn about other volunteer opportunities in Kitsap County at kcowa.us/volunteer.
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