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Letter to the Editor: End the Council Polarization by Voting in Tollefson,...
If you have been following events at City Hall over the last several years, you know that more and more of the City Council discussions have been dominated by a number of highly partisan folks (both...
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Letter to the Editor: Spence Leads by Fixing Problems Rather Than Laying Blame
I recently had the opportunity to talk with BISD Board President Mike Spence over coffee at the Tree House Cafe. Needless to say he impressed me. Mike has a real understanding and appreciation of our...
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Letter to the Editor: Vote for Dettmer, Morrow, and Lynch for Fire Commissioners
As a former Fire Commissioner I saw firsthand how important, and often overlooked, the group of elected officials on the Bainbridge Island Fire Department Board of Commissioners is. Next year the...
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Election Info Roundup to Help You Vote Smart
Overwhelmed by this season’s barrage of political signs, ads, forums, letters, articles, and phone calls? Here is a compilation of information we have published at Inside Bainbridge relating to this...
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Letter to the Editor: Mike Spence Is Balanced, Receptive, Smart, & Hard Working
I am writing to urge the residents of Bainbridge Island to do a great thing for our kids and our schools and vote for Mike Spence for BISD School Board. Mike’s service on the school board has been...
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Letter to the Editor: All School Board Members Have Endorsed Mike Spence
As a community, we could not have asked more of Mike Spence during his tenure on the Bainbridge Island School Board. He has been an ideal public servant—he has everyone’s best interest at heart, he...
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Letter to the Editor: Our Kids Need Mike Spence!
I am writing to urge the residents of Bainbridge Island to vote for Mike Spence for the School Board. Mike is an incredible asset to our island’s schools and a strong advocate for our kids’ education....
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Letter to the Editor: Ten Reasons Why Mike Spence Makes Sense for School Board
Some election choices are hard. This one should be easy. Here are ten reasons why you should vote for Mike Spence for Bainbridge Island School Board District 2. Nothing beats experience; Mike is our...
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Letter to the Editor: Dick Haugan Will Work with Other Council Members to Get...
I am supporting Dick Haugan. Dick says he will work as a council member to get things done. I live on the north shore of Eagle Harbor, and the first spill of 500,000 gals. of raw sewage occurred on...
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Letter to the Editor: Dale Perry Just Gets It Done!
I would like to write about my professional experience working with Dale Perry, who is currently running for Bainbridge Island School Board. He was my direct boss for about 2 years from 2003-’05, when...
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Letter to the Editor: Mike Spence Steps Forward to Solve Problems Decisively
I am writing to support Michael Spence for re-election to the School Board because I have seen first hand how passionately he cares for the community of families, educators, and administrators who...
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Decisive Leads in All Wards
Here are the first election reports from the Kitsap County Auditor and the Secretary of State. Bainbridge City Council North Ward Val Tollefson: 66.1% Dick Haugan: 33.8% Central Ward Wayne Roth: 61.4%...
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Roth, Tollefson, Townsend Far Ahead for Council, Spence Leads Perry for...
Just 30 minutes after the polls closed, Wayne Roth, Val Tollefson, and Roger Townsend are showing commanding leads in the Bainbridge Island City Council race. In the South Ward, Townsend leads with...
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Washington Voters Saying No to 522 for GMO Labeling: What Was at Stake
Preliminary vote tabulations indicate 54.48% to 45.52% results against Initiative 522. Proponents of Initiative 522 had hoped to set an example for the nation with a Washington state law compelling...
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Election Report Update: Yes to Tollefson, Townsend, Roth, Spence and No on...
Here is an 8:50 p.m. update on the election results: Bainbridge City Council North Ward Val Tollefson: 66.1% Dick Haugan: 33.8% Central Ward Wayne Roth: 61.4% Arlene Buetow: 38.5% South Ward Roger...
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City Council Election Update: A Look at the Numbers
The results are still unofficial but in the Bainbridge City Council races, Roger Townsend, Wayne Roth, and Val Tollefson are continuing to stretch their large leads. Dee McComb has conceded to...
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Letter to the Editor: Congrat- ulations Mike, from the Dale Perry Campaign
Congratulations to Mike Spence for his re-election to the school board. Although saddened and discouraged by an election loss, I am also encouraged at the same time. 43% in favor of his opponent Dale...
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Letter to the Editor: Sitting City Council Members Welcome Newly Elected Members
During a campaign, a vigorous political debate is important. It gives everyone the opportunity to voice their opinions, engage in dialog, and bring forward issues to address. We, Dave Ward, Sarah...
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Citizen Group to Appeal Planning Department’s SEPA Determination for Visconsi...
On November 14, the City Planning Commission, a group of seven community volunteers with expertise in city planning, unanimously voted against approving the commercial center application by Ohio-based...
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City Council Old Guard and New Differ on 2014 Mayoral Choice
Bainbridge Island’s new City Council convened last night, January 8, for its first meeting together, kicking off 2014 with the swearing in of new members Wayne Roth, Val Tollefson, and Roger Townsend....
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