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).

Candidates Compare by issue

Taxes & budget

Katie WaltersPrefers Democratic Party
- Pledges transparent, accountable county budgeting.
Kevin TisdelPrefers Republican Party
- Opposes the Multifamily Tax Exemption for developers.

Public safety

Katie WaltersPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports pairing law enforcement with behavioral health services.
Kevin TisdelPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.

Housing

Katie WaltersPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports expanding affordable and workforce housing.
Kevin TisdelPrefers Republican Party
- Proposes repealing the Growth Management Act and related housing laws.
- Proposes zoning for people who already work locally.

Economy & jobs

Katie WaltersPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports workforce training and expanded childcare access.
Kevin TisdelPrefers Republican Party
- Proposes recruiting Navy defense contractors to the Bremerton industrial center.

Roads & infrastructure

Katie WaltersPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports expanded transit and ferry service.
Kevin TisdelPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.

Environment & parks

Katie WaltersPrefers Democratic Party
- Pledges to manage growth while protecting rural character.
Kevin TisdelPrefers Republican Party
- Supports farmland protection and no farm taxation.
- Proposes advanced wastewater treatment to protect shellfish.

Health & human services

Katie WaltersPrefers Democratic Party
- Supports the Olympic College Allied Health campus.
Kevin TisdelPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.

Government & transparency

Katie WaltersPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Kevin TisdelPrefers Republican Party
- Pledges a resolution requesting Growth Management Act amendments.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 8 issues covered in this race.