Comments on: Clarifying Maupin’s Comments on Mayor Competition

By: Colleen Smidt

Colleen Smidt — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:56:26 +0000

Well, Maupin bungles it with the press again. Here…

http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2009/dec/19/bremerton-fish-statues-create-outcry-but-also/

Mr. Maupin is the one who opened up the significant debate at the council meeting on whether or not it should be the fish catching the fisherman or the fisherman catching the fish. Instead of taking the opportunity to proceed with the conversation opened up by Mr. Runyon and Mr. McConnell about spending the money on more practical items that would still be allowed within the restrictions of the existing funding.

It is easy to see why he could not defend either his vote or his position during the interview with Mr. Monson.

By: Ezra

Ezra — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:25:04 +0000

It is pretty obvious that since I do not live in the voting district I do not get a say (vote). But that doesn’t mean I have to ignore the issue and proceeding that happen in districts surrounding me, and in an indirect way affect me. I closely watch what is going on in Bremerton. I would hate to be in line for an annex and have to begin research from groud zero. With the links between Bremerton, the County, and Port of Bremerton it would be foolish of me to not keep an eye on what is going on.

By: Registered Voter

Registered Voter — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:34:05 +0000

Fortunately, people decide for themselves whether or not they have a say in things or whether or not it carries weight. An example is those who have businesses in Bremerton, whether they live there or not.

By: Jane Rebelowski

Jane Rebelowski — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:25:20 +0000

@Ezra, Decisions made in King County affect me however I do not pay property tax and associated fees and do not live within the King County voting district therefore I have no vote.

You pay a much lower tax rate by living in an unincorperated area. You don’t have a say in how residents of Bremerton request how our tax dollars are spent. Unfortunately the past administration and many of the senior staff in Bremerton have been listening to those who do not pay the bills. You can ask to be annexed in and start paying for upgrades and then you begin to have a voice.

There are plenty of folks who have lived within the voting (and taxing) district for years, I hope City Council will begin to listen to those voices first. You probably live within the Port of Bremerton voting district so you certainly have a say in matters with the Port of Bremerton..

By: Ezra

Ezra — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:04:00 +0000

Jane says (Not the song title). “I wonder why persons outside of our voting district believe they have any say in the matter.”

I live in Bremerton but not within the city limits. The decisions made by the council, mayor et all do affect me. My property value is partially decided by being part of “Bremerton”. Potential buyers see Bremerton and immediately associate the house with issues related to the City of Bremerton proper. Fortunately for me I am for the development of downtown Bremerton and like the change that has occurred. Not to mention the Port of Bremerton has my negative attention right now anyways.

By: Jane Rebelowski

Jane Rebelowski — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:35:07 +0000

I have been at the receiving end of Mr. Maupin’s lack of listening to residents concerns for re-zoning by his statements at Council study sessions. His unbeleivable arrogance was quite evident. I wonder why persons outside of our voting district believe they have any say in the matter. When you live within the City of Bremerton voting districts and pay the bill on decisions made in your name your opinion carries weight, until then it does not.

By: jay

jay — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:25:21 +0000

ms lewis and jana,

The rules are pretty simple, while it may still be called Bremerton, you live outside Bremerton city limits and therefore not eligible to vote for city wide elections.

Living in and out of the city limits have their own benefits. Yes you don’t get to vote but you also don’t have to pay the taxes and utility rates those of us that do live in the city limits have to.

Think of it this way, if/when the car tab fee gets shoved down our throats (you didn’t get to vote for that one either, did you?) you won’t have to pay it either.

It is unfortunate that you want to vote for mayor but don’t have the option but it comes from the geographic location you live in.

My suggestion is either relocate into the city limit or work with your community to get annexed.

By: Jana brooks

Jana brooks — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:28:55 +0000

I agree half the city did not have a right to vote.dont we have a say so for Mayor?

By: ms lewis

ms lewis — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:25:52 +0000

It really dose not matter with some of the
bremerton resident because some areas we cant vote how dose that happen. who mad the ruls on were to vote any.

By: JT

JT — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:59:22 +0000

I don’t think there is any implication of resignation on Will’s part. I’ve come across many people that have said they don’t feel good about working with someone in a new position. Those people still gave 100% to what they do. I don’t think one would run for mayor if they didn’t have a passion for the city they live in and a vision for making it better. So would it really be hard to think that Will could’ve meant or implied that he has to think about moving forward with a different approach to help make Bremerton a better city to live in.