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Port of Illahee District No. 6 – Commissioner Position 3 – 6-year term

James Aho Statement: While the Port of Illahee is small compared to major ports like the Port of
(Nonpartisan) Bremerton, even a small port can be a significant asset to its community.
For 10 years I regularly attended the monthly Port meetings, and 6 years ago I ran
Phone: (360) 479-1049 successfully for Commissioner. Several of my goals have been accomplished yet
Email: jimaho@gmail.com the most exciting one still remains, a possible Marine Park involving: (1) the former
Illahee Store that has been vacant for almost 20 years; (2) Port property north of the
Biography – Professional Experience: I am a professional dock; and (3) needed improvements to the dock, floats and pilings. With limited yearly
engineer having worked for the Navy and as a consultant for tax dollars (less than $100,000) the Port must leverage tax payer funds. It can do this
over 40 years. I am now mostly retired. with grants, like the grant the Port submitted to clean up the contamination from the
leaking underground gas storage tanks at the former store site.
Community Service: I am a member of the Illahee Preserve
Stewardship Committee, and current president of the Illahee Residents often ask if the Port is restricted to community dock concerns. Ports in
Forest Preserve 501.c.3 non-profit working to expand the Washington State can do many good things within their Port District boundary, like the
Preserve and add a wildlife corridor connection with Illahee State Park. I currently cleanup grant. I would like to see them use their allowed authority to do even more.
serve as a member of the Central Kitsap Community Council and on the advisory
board of the Bremerton Salvation Army.

Port of Indianola District No. 7 – Commissioner District 3 – 6-year term

Gary Walker Statement: I have been a permanent resident of Indianola for the past 6 years. I
(Nonpartisan) have family connections here for the last 40 years. I am fully aware of the importance
of maintaining and improving the Indianola Dock and other Port facilities. I will do my
best to serve the community and take this position very seriously. I have many years
Phone: (510) 384-3977 of management experience, and will use it to the benefit of the Port.
Email: glmjwalker@gmail.com
Thank you,
Gary Walker

Port of Keyport District No. 8 – Commissioner Position 1 – short and full 6-year term

Lena Hunt Statement: As an avid boater, member of a yacht club and resident of Keyport, I
(Nonpartisan) understand the importance of keeping the balance between the health of our Port and
the waters in which we navigate through, here in Kitsap County. I am looking forward
to representing my community and working on the task of improving our Port for
Phone: (206) 910-7644 generations to come. Thank you for your support.
Email: lena.rhunt@gmail.com

Port of Keyport District No. 8 – Commissioner Position 2 – 4-year unexpired term

Brian Watne Other Professional Experience: I have 26 years experience in industrial water

(Nonpartisan) treatment.
Statement: I stay very involved in this wonderful community and enjoy helping as
Phone: (541) 760-0176 Commissioner with the Port of Keyport as well as the Keyport Community Club,
Email: bwatneportofkeyport@gmail.com Keyport festival and other events. I would appreciate your support as we continue to
improve our community.
Elected Experience: I would be proud continue serving our
wonderful community with a third term as commisioner for the
Port of Keyport. We have made drastic improvements to the
marina with installation of the new docks. Currenty we are in
process of replacing the damaged boat ramp with a easier to
use and safer ramp. We work hard to make this facility a nice
place for the community to enjoy wether boating, kayaking, fishing or just enjoying the
view. I would appreciate the oppotunity to continue serving our community.

Port of Kingston District No. 9 – Commissioner District 1 – short and full 6-year term

Steve Heacock Statement: My family and I moved to Kingston in 1998, taken by the maritime-charm
(Nonpartisan) and the surrounding rural character.
The Port of Kingston has accomplished much in the past few years to provide
Phone: (360) 509-1455 economic growth to the POK constituents. Our recent accomplishments include a
Email: steveheacock2@gmail.com long-term contract with Kitsap Transit to provide passenger-only service to Seattle.
We are working to solve the through-town traffic dilemma, partnering with State and
Elected Experience: Port of Kingston District 1 Commissioner, Kitsap County agencies to find a short-term fix and long-term holding lane solution to
appointed by the Port Commissioners in March of 2018. the current tally slip system. We have a world-class Port and Marina facility and are
Previously, I have served on the Kingston Citizen’s Advisory developing a work plan to maintain all Port facilities.
Council (KCAC) as a member and Co-Chair since 1999. I am As a defined urban growth area, Kingston is going to see many more residential and
currently an Ex-officio member of the KCAC, representing the business developments. I believe Kingston’s downtown business core needs to keep
Port of Kingston. its maritime charm and character and that future development should be balanced
Professional Experience: Environmental Planner, Geologist and Natural with the natural environment and regional rural character. My long-term goals include
Resource Specialist with over 28-years of experience providing planning and working with agencies, Tribes, fishermen, farmers, and citizens to provide a better
project implementation assistance, writing grants and developing program budgets, nexus to economic revitalization within the Port boundary.
developing public outreach and education programs, and providing complex shoreline, I look forward to continuing to serve you and would appreciate your vote in November.
environmental and land use project permitting expertise.

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