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Kitsap County Assessor

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The assessor sets the value of every property in the county for property taxes.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Michael SimondsPrefers Democratic Party

    • Proposes data analytics to correct neighborhood assessment imbalances.
    • Pledges outreach on tax exemptions for seniors and veterans.

  • Phil CookPrefers Republican Party

    • Led changes to the senior/disabled exemption application process.

Government & transparency

  • Michael SimondsPrefers Democratic Party

    • Proposes online tools explaining valuations and appeals.

  • Phil CookPrefers Republican Party

    • Pledges accuracy and transparency in property valuation.
    • Supports adopting new valuation technologies as available.

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