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City of Poulsbo – Council Position 7 – unexpired 2-year term

Gary McVey Statement: I’m running for Poulsbo City Council because I believe my 30-plus
(Nonpartisan) years of leadership experience in business, nonprofits and government is well-
suited to serve “Little Norway.” Among the City Council’s primary responsibilities
are establishing policies and approving the budget. As a Poulsbo City Planning
Phone: (360) 394-0074 Commissioner, appointed by Mayor Becky Erickson, I’ve worked with other
Email: gbmcvey@hotmail.com commissioners and city staff to recommend policies to the City Council. As a university
administrator, I developed and balanced budgets of more than $30 million, often
Elected Experience: Appointed to the Poulsbo City Planning making difficult decisions.
Commission by Mayor Becky Erickson in 2017, confirmed by a
vote of the City Council. During my time as a Planning Commissioner, I’ve had a front-row seat to many of the
growth pressures and other challenges facing the city. I believe I can use this and
Other Professional Experience: President, McVey Marketing my other relevant experience to help guide Poulsbo toward a successful future, while
Inc., a consulting firm based in Poulsbo. Associate Vice also respecting its past. Poulsbo has made good progress in diversifying its economy,
President for Marketing at Hamline University, St. Paul, improving the quality of Liberty Bay and the surrounding environment, and capitalizing
Minnesota. I served as a member of the university cabinet, which was responsible for on its Norwegian heritage. I love this community and want to make Poulsbo an even
a budget of $30 million and more than 300 employees. better place to live, work and play. I respectfully ask for your vote.
Education: MA, Liberal Studies, Hamline University. BS Journalism, Utah State
University
Community Service: Commissioner, Poulsbo City Planning Commission. Past
President, Jewel Box Theatre. Past Board Member and Membership Chairman,
Poulsbo-North Kitsap Rotary.

School Districts

Bremerton School District No. 100 - C – Director Position 1 – 4-year term

Karen J. Bolton Statement: When I was asked why I was running for the Bremerton School Board, it
was simple, because I care. I care how we are investing in our students and teachers.
(Nonpartisan) I care that our students graduate with the best education. I care that our students have
smaller class sizes so that they can excel. I care that our students graduate with the
Email: drkarenbolton@gmail.com best education so that they are fully prepared for their next phase in life. I care that our
students and teachers have a safe and secure environment to work in.
Biography: I am unique for someone who is working in higher
education; I was a high school dropout who was destined for Our teachers are expected to be counselors, mentors, coaches, social worker, security
failure. Through hard work, perseverance and determination, I officer, nurse, all in addition to their regular teaching load. Let’s pay them what they
rejected the narrative and went from GED to my Doctorate. deserve and fully fund education.
My passion for education began with a twenty-year career in Students are equally asked to do more without providing them with a safe space
the Navy, where my focus was on the education and training of to learn.
my sailors. If elected, my plan is to work with parents, teachers, students and the community to
Education: GED; BS in Workforce Education Development from SIUC; MA in ensure our students receive the exceptional educational experience they deserve, with
Organizational Leadership from Chapman University; Doctorate of Education, the plan to prepare them for their future. To be clear, we all need to work together so
Organizational Leadership from Brandman University. that our students feel safe, accepted for who they are, empowered so that they can
succeed.
Other Professional Experience: United States Navy, 20 years. Disabled Veteran.

Bremerton School District No. 100 - C – Director Position 2 – 4-year term

John Paul Hurley Statement: I was born in Bremerton, attended school here, and after college settled
(Nonpartisan) in Bremerton to raise my family. My two children go to school in this district, so it is
important to me that we provide a free, high quality system that meets the needs of
our diverse student population.
Phone: (360) 207-1736
Email: electjohnhurley@gmail.com Since I have worked in Early Learning for 15 years and with low-income Kitsap County
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ residents for 10 years, I have seen the benefits of education and early intervention
first-hand. Both can be powerful in breaking the cycle of poverty when children are
electjohnhurley given the right tools and opportunity. I am up for the challenge of facing the issues of
Biography- Professional Experience: Leadership Kitsap quality and staffing with the restrictions of budget. There will be difficult choices, but I
Graduate Class of 2016, UCLA Head Start Management will address them with honesty and integrity. Our lens should always be, “what is best
Fellows Program Graduate 2017 for the students,” and I will fight to keep that in front of every decision.
Education: Washington State University BA Human
Development-Early Childhood Growth and Development, BS Psychology
Community Service: Bremerton Soccer Club Board Member 2018-Present,
Bremerton Soccer Club Volunteer Coach 2014-Present. Leadership Kitsap Projects
Committee 2017-Present.

Bremerton School District No. 100 - C – Director Position 3 – 4-year term

Jonee Dubos Statement: It has been a privilege supporting the Bremerton school community over

(Nonpartisan) the last 18 years in many different volunteer positions. Including but not limited to
PTA President, Bremerton Schools Foundation board member, Citizens for Bremerton
Schools, Wrestling Booster Club, classroom volunteer, Rotary Reader, and current
Phone: 360-782-1212 Vice President of the Bremerton School Board. All three of our children attended
Email: jdubos@comcast.net Bremerton Schools from kindergarten to graduation with one regret. It went too fast.
Biography - Elected Experience: Current board Vice We have one shot at raising our kids and it does take all of us. Teachers, coaches,
President and auditor. and parents must work together to keep our kids safe, create equitable learning
environments and empower confidence to learn with no excuses. I humbly request
Education - BS in Accounting, MBA scheduled completion the opportunity to serve the students another four years and continue the challenging
January 2020 Attended Armin Jahr Elementary, Kegel Junior but rewarding work as school board director for the Bremerton School District.
High, and Bremerton High School Graduate 1984
Community Service: Bremerton Schools Foundation Board
Member, Washington State Tax Consultants State Secretary and local Chapter Vice-
President, Citizens for Bremerton Schools

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