KINGSTON — 2013 is shaping up to be a significant election year, with residents voting on candidates who want to make decisions and shape policy regarding education, fire protection, parks, ports and water.
All told, 83 positions from 40 municipalities and governing districts are on the ballot in Kitsap County this year. Kitsap residents north of Poulsbo will vote on 11 of those positions.
The primary election is Aug. 6, the general election is Nov. 5. The candidate filing period is May 13–17, but expect some candidates and office holders to begin making their intentions known before the filing period; in Poulsbo, the mayor and two City Council members have announced their intentions to seek reelection. Primary election ballots will be mailed to voters by July 19.
— City of Poulsbo: Mayor and council positions 5, 6 and 7.
— North Kitsap School Board: Districts 1 and 3.
— Kitsap County Fire Protection District 18 (Poulsbo Fire): Positions 2 and 5.
— North Kitsap Fire and Rescue: Position 2.
— Port of Eglon: District 1.
— Port of Indianola: Districts 2 and 3.
— Port of Keyport: Position 1.
— Port of Kingston: District 1.
— Port of Poulsbo: Positions 1 and 2.
— Old Bangor Water District No. 19: Positions 1, 2 and 3.
— Village Green Metropolitan Park District: Positions 2 and 5.
