Commissioner ED Wolfe & SKSD Board Member Gregory Wall
Local Government Day was held on October 12, 2018 at the Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport. The day was a thought-provoking look at Kitsap’s local governance and the intersection of local, federal, and tribal jurisdictions.
The day began with Board member Jennifer Yeaman (LK09) facilitating a discussion on Authenticity, the first of seven leadership capacities the class will discuss as part of our Positive Leadership curriculum. The theme of Authenticity was woven throughout the day with each of our presenters.
Our keynote speaker was Cary Bozeman, Port of Bremerton Commissioner and former mayor of Bellevue and Bremerton. Cary shared his personal reflection on the core values of leadership. Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport Technical Director Alan Kent shared his 34-year experience as a senior civilian leader and the impact of the Navy in Kitsap County.
John Gese (LK04), Leadership Kitsap Board President, facilitated a discussion between Kitsap County Commissioner Ed Wolfe and South Kitsap School District Board Member Gregory Wall about being an elected official in Kitsap County and serving the public in this capacity. Continuing the elections discussion, Kitsap County Auditor Dolores Gilmore enlightened the class on the election process in Kitsap County. The class learned that in case of a tie a coin is tossed, and was impressed with the efforts to make each election 100% accurate.
Following lunch, the class was introduced to the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum by Executive Director Lindy Dosher and participated in an educational program with Education Specialist Valerie Johnson. The museum is one of ten Navy museums located throughout the country that interprets the Navy’s history and admission is free!
U.S. Naval Undersea Museum
Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Counsel, Gina Beckwith (LK09), wrapped up the day by sharing with the class how County and Tribal governments work together. “S’Klallam” translates to “The Strong People.”
Thank you to the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum for the wonderful venue and educational program, and Contract Management Services, a Division of Bremerton Housing Authority, for sponsoring the day.