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Join the Health Board! The Health Board is seeking applicants for its Public Health, Health Care Facilities, and Providers position.

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Join the Health Board

Open Position: Public Health, Health Care Facilities, and Providers

Term: January 2026-September 2028 (partial term)

Application Deadline: Oct. 27, 2025


The Kitsap Public Health Board is seeking applicants to fill its nonelected Public Health, Health Care Facilities, and Providers position.


This position is open to public health and healthcare professionals who live and work in Kitsap County. View the position description for full qualifications.

About nonelected Board positions

The 10-member Kitsap Public Health Board is composed of five elected officials (four city mayors and one county commissioner), two tribal representatives appointed by the Port Gamble S'Klallam and Suquamish tribes, and three nonelected members appointed by the Kitsap Board of County Commissioners.


Under state law, the three nonelected, nontribal positions must represent:

  • Public health, healthcare facilities, and providers

  • Consumers of public health

  • Other community stakeholder groups

Visit the Board members page to learn about current members.



Thank you!

Thank you for submitting your application. You should receive an email confirmation to the email address you provided.

If you have questions or need to submit additional information, contact: boardrecruitment@kitsappublichealth.org 

360-728-2314

Application for Appointment to Kitsap Public Health Board


Thank you for your interest in applying to serve as a nonelected Public Health, Health Care Facilities, and Providers representative on the Kitsap Public Health Board (Health Board).

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Submission Information

Please complete this form to submit your application. The deadline for submittal is 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2025. The application period may be extended as needed to fill this position.


Please be aware that you will be asked to attach a resume and letter of recommendation before submitting the application form. We recommend having these documents prepared and ready to attach before beginning the form.


For a hard copy or email submittal option, or to ask questions about the application process, please contact:

Kitsap Public Health Board Application

Attention: Angie Berger

boardrecruitment@kitsappublichealth.org

345 6th Street, Suite 300 Bremerton, WA 98337

360-728-2314

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Nondiscrimination:

The Health Board and Kitsap Public Health District are Equal Opportunity Employers/Entities and do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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Accommodations

Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process because of a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must notify the Health District in advance by calling 360-728-2314.

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Our Board

Our 10-member Kitsap Public Health Board is our governing body. They have broad legal authority and responsibility to protect the community's health and to enforce a variety of local, state and federal laws and regulations. They select and oversee our leadership, work with us to set our policy and priorities, approve our annual budget and enact health policies through new, local public health regulations when the need arises. This diverse group of elected officials and community representatives shares a passion for public service that contributes significantly to the health and well-being of our community.

Becky Erickson

Mayor of Poulsbo

Board member since Jan. 2010

Becky Erickson
Drayton Jackson

Consumer of Public Health

Board member since Oct. 2022

Drayton Jackson
Stephen Kutz

Suquamish Tribe

Board member since Sept. 2022

Stephen Kutz
Ashley Mathews

Mayor of Bainbridge Island

Board member since Feb. 2024

Ashley Mathews
Rob Putaansuu

Mayor of Port Orchard

Board member since Jan. 2016

Rob Putaansuu
Christine Rolfes

Kitsap County Commissioner

Board member since Sept. 2023

Christine Rolfes
Dr. Tara Sell

Other Community Stakeholder

Board member since Sept. 2022

Dr. Tara Sell
Dr. Jolene Sullivan

Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe

Board member since Jan. 2023

Dr. Jolene Sullivan
Greg Wheeler

Mayor of Bremerton

Board member since Jan. 2018

Greg Wheeler
Vacant

Public Health / Health Care

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  • The Kitsap Public Health Board typically meets on the first Tuesday of each month in the Norm Dicks Government Center in downtown Bremerton. See the schedule below for details or call 360-728-2235.

    Kitsap Public Health Board

    11/4/25, 4:30 PM

    Kitsap Public Health Board

    12/2/25, 4:30 PM

  • Attending/Viewing Board Meetings

    Members of the public can attend Kitsap Public Health Board meetings in person at the time and location listed at the top of the agenda. Health Board meetings will broadcast live on Comcast channel 12, WAVE channel 3, and on the BKAT website A video recording of the meeting will be made available on our Board meetings page, typically within 48 hours of meeting adjournment.

    Providing Public Comment

    Verbal public comment:

    • Members of the public can provide spoken public comment to the Health Board by attending the meeting in person at the time and location listed at the top of the agenda.

    • Members of the public who attend in person can make verbal comments during the Public Comment agenda item or as specified by the Health Board Chair.

    • As this meeting is a regular business meeting of the Health Board, the Chair will establish a time limit for public comment to ensure enough time is allowed for all agenda items to occur prior to adjournment.

    • Each public commenter will receive a specific amount of time to address the board as determined by the Chair.

    Written public comment:

    Written comments may be submitted by: 

    All written comments received will be forwarded to board members and posted on the Health Board’s meeting materials page as part of the meeting packet.

    Accommodations

    If you are unable to attend a meeting in person and need to request an accommodation to provide verbal public comment, please email healthboard@kitsappublichealth.org or call 360-728-2235.

    Meeting Notifications & Materials

    To sign up to receive Kitsap Public Health Board meeting notifications by email or text message, go to kitsappublichealth.org/subscribe, email pio@kitsappublichealth.org, or call 360-728-2330. Notifications are typically sent on the Thursday prior to each regular Tuesday meeting. A schedule of regular Health Board meetings is posted on the Health District website here.

     

    Materials for each meeting, including an agenda, minutes from the prior Health Board meeting, and informational meeting packet, are posted prior to each scheduled meeting at kitsappublichealth.org/meetings. Printed materials are available for meeting attendees. A video recording and copies of presentations are posted to the Board meetings page after each meeting.

Health Board Video Library

Health Board Presentation Library

Take a deep dive into local public health topics by exploring our video library of Kitsap Public Health Board presentations. 

About nonelected Board positions

The 10-member Kitsap Public Health Board is composed of five elected officials (four city mayors and one county commissioner), two tribal representatives appointed by the Port Gamble S'Klallam and Suquamish tribes, and three nonelected members appointed by the Kitsap Board of County Commissioners.


Under state law, the three nonelected, nontribal positions must represent:

  • Public health, healthcare facilities, and providers

  • Consumers of public health

  • Other community stakeholder groups

Visit the Board members page to learn about current members.



Health Board News & Updates

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