Katie Walters
Candidate for Kitsap County Commissioner, District 3
Background
- Occupation
- Kitsap County Commissioner
- Campaign website
- electkatiewalters.com
Kitsap County Commissioner for District 3, first elected in 2022. Former executive director of Leadership Kitsap and marketing and community relations director at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art; chairs Kitsap Transit's board.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges transparent, accountable county budgeting.
ReportPrioritiesCampaign website · Katie Walters for Kitsap County Commissioner · electkatiewalters.com
“I believe in transparent, accountable budgeting. Taxpayer dollars should be spent wisely, strategically, and in ways that reflect our community’s priorities.”
Public safety
Supports pairing law enforcement with behavioral health services.
ReportPrioritiesCampaign website · Katie Walters for Kitsap County Commissioner · electkatiewalters.com
“I support well-trained, accountable law enforcement while investing in youth mental health, treatment services, and coordinated solutions”
Housing
Supports expanding affordable and workforce housing.
ReportPrioritiesCampaign website · Katie Walters for Kitsap County Commissioner · electkatiewalters.com
“I’m focused on expanding affordable and workforce housing and advancing compassionate, practical solutions to homelessness”
Economy & jobs
Supports workforce training and expanded childcare access.
ReportPrioritiesCampaign website · Katie Walters for Kitsap County Commissioner · electkatiewalters.com
“I’m working to support workforce training, expand access to childcare, and strengthen partnerships with local education providers and employers”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports expanded transit and ferry service.
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“I have strengthened transportation through expanded transit and ferry service, improved county operations by streamlining permitting and coordination”
Environment & parks
Pledges to manage growth while protecting rural character.
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“We must manage growth thoughtfully, protecting our rural character and natural environment while investing in infrastructure, public safety, and economic opportunity.”
Health & human services
Supports the Olympic College Allied Health campus.
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“advancing the Olympic College Allied Health campus and improving access to healthcare”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Katie Walters on them.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Kitsap County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- 2026 Offices Open for Filing
Election filing · Kitsap County Auditor · kitsap.gov
- Kitsap commissioner among local races drawing primary challengers
News coverage · Kitsap Sun · aol.com
- Priorities
Campaign website · Katie Walters for Kitsap County Commissioner · electkatiewalters.com
- Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election
Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
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