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Port of Waterman District No. 16 – Commissioner District 1 – 4-year unexpired term

Jeff Reynolds Statement: My family and I have had the pleasure of living in Port Orchard for over 30
(Nonpartisan) years. Most of that time was spent as a Commercial Banker working out of downtown
Bremerton. The majority of my community involvement was based from there
(Bremerton Chamber of Commerce, Bremerton Central Lions Club, and The Salvation
Email: jhreynolds0930@gmail.com Army). When I retired from banking last fall, I wanted to find a way of giving back
to the Port Orchard community where I lived. When an opening became available
Elected Experience: Current Port of Waterman Commissioner
as a Port of Waterman Commissioner, I thought that my business and community
Professional Experience: Senior Vice President/Commercial service background would be of value to the Port. I volunteered and was appointed to
Market Manager – Kitsap Bank (2012-2018/Retired), Senior complete the existing term.
Vice President/Commercial Banker - Bank of America/Seafirst Since that time, I have enjoyed learning about the Port, and the jewel that we call the
Bank (1980-2012/Retired). Waterman Pier. I have helped refine the budget, improve our systems and policies,
Education: Western Washington University (B.A. Business upgrade our banking relationship, and worked hard to complete several improvement
Administration, 1978), American Institute of Banking (General projects at the pier. If elected for another term, I will continue my efforts to improve the
and Commercial Lending Diplomas). Port’s overall management and look for ways to make the facilities more accessible to
Community Service: Bremerton Central Lions Charitable Foundation (Current the community.
Treasurer and Board Member), Salvation Army (Current Advisory Board Member),
SCORE (Current Mentor), Bremerton Chamber of Commerce (Past President/Board
Member), Bremerton Central Lions Club (Past President/Board Member), Navy
League.

Port of Waterman District No. 16 – Commissioner District 2 – 6-year term

Ben Compton Education: Olympic College & University of Alaska, Anchorage
(Nonpartisan) Community Service: Youth employment outreach, farm & ranch maintenance for
elderly & widowed farm owners, CTE advisory boards at several Kitsap high schools.
Phone: (360) 728-6381 Statement: I grew up in Waterman and have family here going back to early 1900s.
Email: ben.compton.official@gmail.com From my childhood memories riding my bicycle to the Waterman Dock, events at the
Waterman Community Club to today where I am raising my own children here, this
Elected Experience: Chairman for committee tasked with area is as special to me as it is unique. I want to give back, contribute to this area by
vetting new candidates, researching incumbent voting records working to preserve our culture and cherished rural atmosphere during the inevitable
& performance. growth and development.
Other Professional Experience: Several years working
for Alaska & Washington State helping people with various
employment challenges. In recent years I have helped our
youth prepare to transition from an educational environment into a labor market that is
vastly different than it was only a few years ago.

Sewer District

Kitsap County Sewer District No. 7 – Commissioner Position 1 – 6-year term

Alicia Arter Statement: As Commissioner, I will work diligently to ensure our community
(Nonpartisan) can continue to rely on the Fort Ward Sewer District to operate our
Wastewater Treatment Plant in an environmentally and economically sound
Phone: (206) 281-7576 way. The Fort Ward Sewer District’s monthly rates are about half what the
Email: alicia.arter@att.net City of Bainbridge charges for residents on its wastewater treatment plant,
and, as Commissioner, I would continue the tradition of being a careful
Professional Experience: Geo-editorial, Google steward of both economic and environmental resources.
Community Service: Friends of Fort Ward

Utility District

West Sound Utility District No. 1 – Commissioner Position 1 – 6-year term

James Jay Hart In the last 12 years, 2 new wells were drill to service a community of West Sound.
Restored 6 wells, build one water pump station, and in the processed of rebuilding
(Nonpartisan) a second water pumping station, for better service. Rebuilt 10 major sewer pumping
station, replace sewer and water lines. Also, improving online website and billing.
Phone: (360) 633-0987 The most important factors is to replace aging water and sewer lines. And in coming
Email: easymoney277@hotmail.com years to continues replacing water and sewer mains. Thank you for your vote, and for
allowing me to continue to serve you.
Statement: I have been with the West Sound Utility District
for 12 years. During my tenure with the boards (Water and
Sewer Districts) I help merged both district into one. The two
District had 42 employees by attrition and retirement we have
presently 31 employees.

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