Mayoral candidate Mike Shepherd (Councilman, District 5) is looking for

Bremerton citizens interested in serving on an independent committee to

study and recommend changes to Bremerton utility taxes.

“I’ve heard from many of my neighbors regarding their concerns with the increasing utility taxes and I think this is an area where more citizen involvement is needed. I want to work to structure the utility taxes in a more equitable way, so they don’t have such a huge impact on our neighbors living on small incomes,” Shepherd said.

My years of experience in environmental work, my previous appointment to

resolve the Bremerton sewer treatment operational problems before I was

elected to the Bremerton City Council and my training and experience as a professional manager have uniquely prepared me to address the complex problems

currently facing the residents of Bremerton, he said.

Bremerton citizens from different economic situations are welcomed to

apply to be on the new committee. Please include a short description of

your interest and ability to volunteer for several hours per month.

Contact Shepherd at www.mikeforbremerton.com, call (360) 731-3791 or send a letter to P.O. Box 991, Bremerton, WA 98337.