County

Kitsap County Commissioner

District 3

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The board of county commissioners adopts Kitsap County's budget, sets county tax rates and land-use policy, and oversees county departments.

Only District 3 voters nominated in the primary; the general election for commissioner is countywide (Kitsap Sun).

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Katie Walters

Prefers Democratic Party

Kitsap County Commissioner

The gist

Supports expanding affordable and workforce housing.
Pledges to manage growth while protecting rural character.
Supports pairing law enforcement with behavioral health services.
Supports expanded transit and ferry service.
Supports workforce training and expanded childcare access.
Supports the Olympic College Allied Health campus.
Pledges transparent, accountable county budgeting.

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Supports expanding affordable and workforce housing.
Priorities
Campaign 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”
Pledges to manage growth while protecting rural character.
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
“We must manage growth thoughtfully, protecting our rural character and natural environment while investing in infrastructure, public safety, and economic opportunity.”
Supports pairing law enforcement with behavioral health services.
Priorities
Campaign 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”
Supports expanded transit and ferry service.
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
“I have strengthened transportation through expanded transit and ferry service, improved county operations by streamlining permitting and coordination”
Supports workforce training and expanded childcare access.
Priorities
Campaign 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”
Supports the Olympic College Allied Health campus.
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
“advancing the Olympic College Allied Health campus and improving access to healthcare”
Pledges transparent, accountable county budgeting.
Priorities
Campaign 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.”

Kevin Tisdel

Prefers Republican Party

Former Seattle Public Utilities employee; collision repair business owner

The gist

Proposes repealing the Growth Management Act and related housing laws.
Proposes zoning for people who already work locally.
Opposes the Multifamily Tax Exemption for developers.
Proposes recruiting Navy defense contractors to the Bremerton industrial center.
Supports farmland protection and no farm taxation.
Proposes advanced wastewater treatment to protect shellfish.
Pledges a resolution requesting Growth Management Act amendments.

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Proposes repealing the Growth Management Act and related housing laws.
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Campaign website · Kevin Tisdel For Commissioner · tisdelforcommissioner.com
“Repeal the Growth Management Act first — then Ordinance 631-2024, HB 1491, and SB 5148.”
Proposes zoning for people who already work locally.
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Campaign website · Kevin Tisdel For Commissioner · tisdelforcommissioner.com
“The solution is workforce zoning — for the people who already live and work here.”
Opposes the Multifamily Tax Exemption for developers.
Vote Kevin Tisdel for Kitsap County Commissioner
Campaign website · Kevin Tisdel For Commissioner · tisdelforcommissioner.com
“MFTE pardons developers from property taxes for up to 20 years and shifts school, fire, utility, and transit costs onto you.”
Proposes recruiting Navy defense contractors to the Bremerton industrial center.
Vote Kevin Tisdel for Kitsap County Commissioner
Campaign website · Kevin Tisdel For Commissioner · tisdelforcommissioner.com
“Attract Navy contractors for drone-swarm boats, autonomous maritime systems, and advanced defense manufacturing at PSIC-Bremerton.”
Supports farmland protection and no farm taxation.
Vote Kevin Tisdel for Kitsap County Commissioner
Campaign website · Kevin Tisdel For Commissioner · tisdelforcommissioner.com
“Kitsap lost 61% of its farmland in 20 years. TDR has not delivered. Enable a farm-to-market economy with no farm taxation.”
Proposes advanced wastewater treatment to protect shellfish.
Vote Kevin Tisdel for Kitsap County Commissioner
Campaign website · Kevin Tisdel For Commissioner · tisdelforcommissioner.com
“Require advanced wastewater treatment to strip pharmaceuticals, plus aragonite dosing to protect shellfish from acidification.”
Pledges a resolution requesting Growth Management Act amendments.
Vote Kevin Tisdel for Kitsap County Commissioner
Campaign website · Kevin Tisdel For Commissioner · tisdelforcommissioner.com
“As Commissioner I will pass a Resolution and draft a letter formally requesting GMA amendments.”

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