Kevin Tisdel

Candidate for Kitsap County Commissioner, District 3

Prefers Republican Party

Background

Occupation: Former Seattle Public Utilities employee; collision repair business owner
Campaign website: tisdelforcommissioner.com

A fourth-generation Kitsap County native who spent 14 years in civil service, mainly at Seattle Public Utilities, and 20 years in the collision repair industry as a business owner and manager. Has not held elected office.

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Photo: Washington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Opposes the Multifamily Tax Exemption for developers.
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“MFTE pardons developers from property taxes for up to 20 years and shifts school, fire, utility, and transit costs onto you.”
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Housing

Proposes repealing the Growth Management Act and related housing laws.
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“Repeal the Growth Management Act first — then Ordinance 631-2024, HB 1491, and SB 5148.”
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Proposes zoning for people who already work locally.
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“The solution is workforce zoning — for the people who already live and work here.”
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Economy & jobs

Proposes recruiting Navy defense contractors to the Bremerton industrial center.
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“Attract Navy contractors for drone-swarm boats, autonomous maritime systems, and advanced defense manufacturing at PSIC-Bremerton.”
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Environment & parks

Supports farmland protection and no farm taxation.
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“Kitsap lost 61% of its farmland in 20 years. TDR has not delivered. Enable a farm-to-market economy with no farm taxation.”
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Proposes advanced wastewater treatment to protect shellfish.
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“Require advanced wastewater treatment to strip pharmaceuticals, plus aragonite dosing to protect shellfish from acidification.”
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Government & transparency

Pledges a resolution requesting Growth Management Act amendments.
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“As Commissioner I will pass a Resolution and draft a letter formally requesting GMA amendments.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Kevin Tisdel on them.

Public safetyNo documented position found.
Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
Health & human servicesNo 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
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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Campaign website · Kevin Tisdel For Commissioner · tisdelforcommissioner.com

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