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Port of Manchester District No. 10 – Commissioner Position 1 – 4-year term
Shawn Murphy bait and ice cream from the old store which has since been replaced with condos.
(Nonpartisan) After graduating from South Kitsap High School and Centralia College I began a
career in Seattle. When the opportunity presented itself, I took a local position in the
utility industry and have been here for the last 12 years. Professionally I have gained
Phone: (360) 443-2791 thorough experience in project management, utility construction, budget management
Email: shawn.murphy7@yahoo.com and government affairs. I feel that my career activities and great working relationships
that I have developed with Kitsap county, local municipalities and several state
Statement: The Manchester area helped shape my life and agencies will be of value for the position that I am seeking. I think more can be done
I have a deep desire to be a part of this community’s future. at the Port to improve our future and possibly create more recreational opportunities
I became an area resident in 1977 and have many fond throughout the community. Your input and involvement are important. I want to partner
memories spending much of my childhood at Manchester with you for a fresh perspective at the Port. I am your candidate.
State Park, fishing from the old dock in town or purchasing
James E. Strode Statement: As a life-long Manchester resident and Port Commissioner since 1985,
(Nonpartisan) Jim has been instrumental in transforming the Port’s boat launch and Pomeroy Park
facilities into one of Manchester’s finest public assets. These goals were accomplished
through strategic financial planning and partnerships with other agencies to maximize
Phone: (360) 871-3832 return for the community. Jim’s vision for the future includes continued improvements
Email: strodecompany@hotmail.com at the park and boat launch, as well as exploring new ventures to spur economic
growth throughout Manchester. Please support Jim with your vote in November and
Biography: Jim Strode grew up in Manchester and along let’s stay the course for a better Manchester.
with wife Tina, still lives in a home overlooking the community
where he roamed as a boy. As a small business owner and
community volunteer, Jim has carried on the legacy of his
family working to make Manchester a better place for us all.
Port of Poulsbo District No. 12 – Commissioner Position 1 – 6-year term
Mark Singer Statement: I’ve spent my life on the water, growing up surfing beaches along the
(Nonpartisan) “Space Coast” of Florida where my wife, Kim, and I grew up. Kim and I relocated from
Florida to Kitsap County in 2004 and have been residents of Silverdale and Poulsbo
for 15 years. We are very active in the community of Poulsbo and the Port of Poulsbo
Phone: (360) 813-5838 as sailboat owners since relocating from Silverdale to Poulsbo in 2008. We are avid
Email: Mark.edward.singer@gmail.com sailors and can be spotted frequently at the docks of the Port of Poulsbo Marina where
we have had permanent moorage for our sailboats for the last eleven years. I have
Biography – Professional Experience: I retired in been actively involved as an advisor to the Port Manager providing input on Port
1997 from the U.S. Navy as a Chief Warrant Officer in the operations. I’m a charter member of the Poulsbo Boaters Association and attend the
Fleet Ballistic Missile Program after 22 years; and accepted Port Commissioner Meetings. My wife and I are known as being huge supporters of
employment with Lockheed Martin, Eastern Range in Florida, the local businesses, shops and restaurants in Poulsbo as well as the local musicians
as an Industrial Engineer. In 2004, I transferred to Strategic and are proud to be part of the Poulsbo Community where we reside with our Maltese
Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) as Program Controller. dog, Sadie. My experience in managing personnel, operations and budgets make me
After promoting to Manager, I oversaw personnel, product production, planning, an excellent candidate for the Port of Poulsbo Commissioner position.
operations, and budget in support of missile production. November, 2017, after 20
years, I retired. Currently, I am employed with the U.S. Government at SWFPAC as
an Investigator for the Navy Inspector General, investigating waste, fraud, and abuse
in the Government.
Port of Silverdale District No. 14 – Commissioner District 1 – short and full 6-year term
Caleb Reese Statement: I would like to assure access to the waters of Puget Sound for all
(Nonpartisan) residents, controlled/integrated growth for the Old Town Silverdale area, and
improvements to Port property.
Phone: (360) 689-0017
Email: reesest@wavecable.com
Port of Tracyton District No. 15 – Commissioner District 3 – short and full 6-year term
Ken Griffin
(Nonpartisan)
Phone: (360) 373-4809
Email: Catsnllamas@comcast.net
Statement: No statement submitted
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