Endosments
Kim and Bob Abel
Eileen & Angie Angiletta
Representative Sherry Appleton
Denney Austin
Michael Hickey
Remo Barr
Steve and Ann Bauer
Corky and Patty Berg
Cary Bozeman
Gene and Sandra Bullock
Janis Castle
Matt Clucas
Thora Colot
Lary & Dee Coppola
Dolly Coulter
Mary Kay and Bill Crews
Kimberly and Scott Crowder
Gerald Deeter
Robert Doane
Chris Endresen
Linda Gardner
Bryan Johnson
Rob Gelder
Michelle Gip
Mike and Caron Grogan
Regina & Doug Hansen
Gordy and Sue Hanson
Isabelle & Glenn Haskin
Sylvia & Haukur Hazen
Joan Hett
Leslie Hopkins
Larry and Peggy Iverson
Nick and WendyJewett
Bill Knobloch
Darlene Kordonowy
Sally & Craig Kvam
Connie Lord
Jim and Sue Martin
Joyce Merkel
Roger Meyer
Michaelson, Carly & Joel
Nancy Neff
Norma and Hank Quade
Ransdell, Lilly & Rick
Wanda Riley
Senator Phil Rockefeller
Jon Rose
Sakuma, Gary & Cindy
Seaton, Weigee
Barbara and David Smith
Ragnar Steingrimsson
Craig Steinlicht
Ricard Stivers
Constance Swanlund
Robert & Rae Thompson
Melissa Tippets
Nancy Waldron
Michael Walton
Larry Ward
Ruth Watson
Stephanie and David Wells
Re-Elect Kathryn Quade on November 3, 2009
Excutive Accomplishments – 1st Term
New City Hall Project- Purchased property, hired an architect, broke ground, obtained funding and started construction
- Conducted city-wide Town Hall meetings to gather input on the new City Hall
- Honored 2006 Ballot Decision to site a new city hall downtown Poulsbo
Comprehensive Plan- Marine Science Center – Secured $500K grant from the State Capital Budget, a $250k grant from CTED (State) and re-opened the Marine Science Center
- Poulsbo Centennial Committee – Hosted four major events to celebrate & honor Poulsbo’s civic history; including the 1st Annual Summer Street Dance
- Vetter Homestead – Coordinated with Kitsap Consolidated Housing Authority to develop Vetter Homestead, the largest self-help housing program in the state
- SR305 Improvement Project – Completed improvement project, opened up two additional lanes, creating a HOV lane, to ease congestion through Poulsbo
- Hosted a joint public meeting with the Suquamish Tribe, Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island City Councils, Kitsap County, and Kitsap Transit to discuss the SR 305 Corridor and other common issues
- Centennial Park – Opened the new Centennial Park and unveiled the Centennial Sculpture
- Lindvig Bridge Beautification – Selected a design for the beautification project
- Poulsbo Historical Society – Signed agreement with the Society for use of Martinson Cabin at Nelson Park
Community Projects- Marine Science Center – Secured $500K grant from the State Capital Budget, a $250k grant from CTED (State) and re-opened the Marine Science Center
- Poulsbo Centennial Committee – Hosted four major events to celebrate & honor Poulsbo’s civic history; including the 1st Annual Summer Street Dance
- Vetter Homestead – Coordinated with Kitsap Consolidated Housing Authority to develop Vetter Homestead, the largest self-help housing program in the state
- SR305 Improvement Project – Completed improvement project, opened up two additional lanes, creating a HOV lane, to ease congestion through Poulsbo
- Hosted a joint public meeting with the Suquamish Tribe, Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island City Councils, Kitsap County, and Kitsap Transit to discuss the SR 305 Corridor and other common issues
- Centennial Park – Opened the new Centennial Park and unveiled the Centennial Sculpture
- Lindvig Bridge Beautification – Selected a design for the beautification project
- Poulsbo Historical Society – Signed agreement with the Society for use of Martinson Cabin at Nelson Park
Administrative- Held Annual Council/Mayor Retreats – To discuss city goals, priorities, and levels of services
- Hired New Staff – public works director, chief of police, deputy chief of police, city clerk, deputy city clerk, planners, building inspector, police and office clerks, finance director, finance clerks, grounds technician, maintenance technician, engineering technician and information systems specialist
- Host Employee Appreciation Luncheon – Continued to honor all City employees, with special recognition given to employees reaching 5, 10, 15, and 20 year longevity milestones, as well as to those who had recently retired
- Emergency Operations – Updated the City’s Emergency Operations Plan, and participated in countywide Emergency Operations center drill • Police Department Process Study – Conducted to create a more efficient work environment
- Established Hearings Examiner position
- New Software Update – Continued implementation
Community Relations- Website Redesign – Redesigned the City Website to ensure better methods of communication, easy navigation, and instant updates on city projects
- Citizen Communication – Continued updating citizens with current information via the website, news releases, and maintaining an open door policy
- Legislators – Continued working to develop Marine Science Center funding, inform them about LEVX, solicit their support for an adequate ferry system, encourage support for a baccalaureate program in Kitsap County
- Boards and Commissions – Served as board member or commissioner with Kitsap Transit, Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council, Kitsa County Consolidated Housing Authority, Board of Health, Department of Emergency Management, CENCOM, Municipal Research Services Center, Puget Sound Regional Council, Kitsap Economic Development Alliance and Association of Washington Cities Nominating Committee
- Suquamish Tribe – Established a formal committee and signed MOU with Suquamish Tribe to conduct quarterly joint meetings Mayor Summits – Participated in
- Mayor Summits to discuss local, regional, and national issues affecting our City
Economic Development- Harrison Medical Center – Sold the 10th Avenue property to the medical center, bringing in medical services and cancer treatment resources to the Poulsbo, North Kitsap, and the greater Olympic Peninsula
- Opened Major New Businesses – at College Market Place and other locations in town
- Stimulus Grants – Obtained stimulus grants for the vital improvements of Viking Avenue • Downtown Parking Study – conducted a study to plan for more parking availability
- Held Joint Meetings – with School Board to discuss Regional Events Center
- Traffic Demand Management Study – conducted to analyze traffic patterns improve congestion through Poulsbo
Training- AWC – Participated in annual Association of Washington Cities (AWC) trainings, legislative sessions, and regional meetings
- Leadership Kitsap – Participated in & graduated from Leadership Kitsap, an extensive leadership training course
- David Evans School of Public Administration – attended classes at UWt
EXECUTIVE GOALS- Continue building process for New City Hall
- Establish permanent funding sources for the Marine Science Center
- Beautify Lindvig Bridge for a welcoming entrance to the City >
- Create “Government 101” Academy for education of citizens
- Discuss Redevelopment of the Current City Hall Site
- Implement Planning for Law & Justice Center
- Relocate Public Works Department
AWARDS and HONORS- Who’s Who of North Kitsap - North Kitsap Herald – 2008
- Community Builder Award - Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce – 2008