A sales and use tax increase is being considered by the Kitsap County Commission. The tax of 1/10th of 1 percent (one penny for every $10 spent) would fund mental health and chemical dependency treatment programs in Kitsap County.

The forum schedule:
— Bainbridge Island City Hall, 280 Madison Avenue N. Aug. 15, 6:30-8 p.m. 
— Silverdale Community Center, 9729 Silverdale Way NW. Aug. 19, 6:30-8 p.m. 
— County Commission Chambers, 619 Division St., Port Orchard, Aug. 28, 6:30-8 p.m. BKAT will record this session for future airing.

For more information, contact Susanne at (360) 692-3571.