Affordable Housing & Combating Homelessness

• Over $6 million for affordable housing in the last two years, helping keep Bremerton affordable for all.

• Comprehensive plan amendment allowing for more liberal use of temporary housing, such as pallet housing shelters.

• Rezoned the property across the street from the old Bay Bowl to develop a workforce housing project for Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) medical technicians.

• Homelessness Management and Response program in partnership  with Commonstreet and City departments (Public Works, Police, and Parks).

• Medical Respite Center in the old Rescue Mission building and secured funding.

• Bremerton Rental Assistance Program, providing financial assistance annually for lower-income renter households, eviction prevention, and security deposits since 2019.

• Pendleton Place, the first large permanent supportive housing complex for Kitsap County adults who are chronically homeless with severe mental illness.

• Down Payment Assistance Program with Community Frameworks, giving more Bremertonians the opportunity to become homeowners.

• Bremerton Weatherization Program stabilizing rent and making homes more energy efficient for residents struggling to meet energy costs.

• Nine affordable townhomes in Manette.

• Partnered with KCR to help purchase the Mills Crossing Complex, creating more affordable housing in the City.

• Housing navigator program, providing resources for housing searches and security deposits for those facing housing insecurity in partnership with Bremerton Housing Authority and Kitsap County.

• Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations, allowing up to two per residence.

• Pre-approved ADU designs for citizen use.

Arts & Culture

• Partnered with Kitsap County for Bremerton to be designated as a FIFA 2026 World Cup Fan Zone.

• Quincy Square plan for scheduling multiple cultural and entertainment venues and streamlined the permit process for frequent special events.

• Washington State Arts District designation, in partnership with local nonprofits.

• Poet Laureate Program, promoting the literary arts and highlighting the diversity and beauty of Bremerton.

• Art Initiatives projects, including utility cabinet wraps and the Washington Avenue open air gallery.

• The Mayor’s Youth Leadership Award, recognizing exceptional youth in our community.

Broadband Expansion

• $250,000 worth of technology for students in the Bremerton School District to support remote learning through Wi-Fi hot spots, antennas for schools and buses, and Chromebooks.

• Broadband infrastructure and service development throughout Bremerton with Kitsap Public Utility District.

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Business Opportunity & Economic Growth

• Wheaton Way corridor revitalization with substantial commercial and residential construction completed and in progress through code and zoning changes.

• Quincy Square groundbreaking, with completion expected mid-2025.

• Western Washington University partnership to implement the Small Business Development Center to advise local businesses.

• Downtown Bremerton Association to achieve Main Street Association designation.

• Charleston Business District revitalization, including sub-area plan and crosswalk development, property and building analysis, mural prep, and planters.

• Full occupancy of the Tim Ryan building for the first time through a lease agreement with a Navy contractor, bringing 300 jobs to downtown Bremerton.

• 50 more living wage jobs in downtown Bremerton with Booz Allen, a Navy contractor.

• Harrison Heights rezoned, leading to residential development underway and additional commercial and business development in Sheridan Village.

• Bremerton’s B&O Tax Exemption increased to $1,000,000 annually.

• Dilapidated building removal, including Harrison Hospital, the Eagles, Bay Bowl, Monica’s building, and soon Hoffman House, across from the Salvation Army.

• The state’s Opportunity Zone designation, enabling the City to offer special federal tax incentives to encourage development and job creation.

• Amazon distribution center, adding 200 local jobs.

• East Side Employment Center/Harrison Hospital Market Analysis EIS completion and Charleston Business/Community District Study.

• The Mayor’s Challenge, part of the Washington State Science & Engineering Fair (WSSEF) to solve city problems.