Message from the Chair

There is an important vote that is before the voters of the Bremerton and North Kitsap School Districts. Both school districts are seeking support for funding of their educational programs. North Kitsap is also asking for monies for capital improvement projects such as replacing Hilda Pearson Elementary School. As a former school board member I know that these requests are necessary and are carefully thought out prior to deciding to put the funding issues before the voters. Please give these levy requests due consideration before you vote.

Everyone in these two school districts should have received their ballots by now. If you haven’t, please contact the Kitsap County Auditor’s Election Division immediately. Ballots need to be received by the Auditor’s office by 8 pm on February 10.

The best and most secure way to ensure your ballot is received and counted is to put your ballot in one of the ballot drop boxes that are scattered around the county. To find one, contact the Election Division for a location.

Ballot drop boxes are open 24 hours a day until 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Nineteen drop boxes will be in use during the February 10, 2026 Special Election. Ballot drops provide a safe, secure way for voters to deposit their ballots. No postage is required. The ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities.

Please note: In some elections some boxes may not be in use if there are no elections in that part of the county.

On a completely different note, please remember to bring donations of food and money to our next LD meeting on February 26. Our neighbors and food banks need our help to provide for themselves and others. We meet at the Poulsbo Library in the downstairs meeting room. Doors open at 6:30 pm for schmoozing and pizza with the business portion starting at 7 pm. Specifics about the agenda will be in a future email blurb. I hope to see you there!

And with a big smile, it is so great to say GO HAWKS!! NFC Champions!! Now onto the Super Bowl!!!

Val

Chair, 23^rd LD Democrats

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