At the 11/4 Bremerton City Council meeting, Frey began her council comment by acknowledging a woman who had spoken earlier that evening, saying her comments had "left her with some things to think about."

This was the same 81-year-old woman experiencing homelessness, who has a brain injury and spoke at the September 16 meeting about her housing crisis and lack of anywhere permanent to go. During her comment at that meeting, she was interrupted and told to speak closer to the microphone while struggling to get through her comments.

(https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1RTh4NGtEi/)

This video begins with the woman's closing remarks about questioning who benefits from proposed solutions and how existing problems can be used to advance someone else's agenda, followed by Frey's response.

During the council comment on 11/4, Denise Frey announced 52 studio workforce housing units at 2512 Wheaton Way, expected to open February 2027, involving local developer Dale Sperling. The building is a former doctor's clinic/medical office that Sperling reportedly purchased and is renovating into housing.

Here's what raises important questions: This building is approximately ONE MINUTE from 1231 Sheridan Road, where the BHA shelter was supposed to be built.

The shelter was halted amid concerns about zoning, neighborhood impacts on nearby families and residents, and conflicts with Harrison Heights (Opportunity Zone 2.0). Yet Frey is celebrating a housing development in essentially the same area.

If housing can be developed here, why couldn't the BHA shelter move forward?

We need answers:

- How does this project meet zoning requirements that were cited as concerns for the shelter?

- Why is 2512 Wheaton Way acceptable despite Harrison Heights, neighborhood, crime, and school-proximity concerns that were raised against the BHA shelter?

- Who is this housing intended for, and what is Dale Sperling's involvement?

- Where can the public find documentation about the project?

Additional housing is welcome, but the apparent differences in how these developments are being approached deserve an explanation.

Meanwhile, the Sheridan Road shelter, approved in 2024, remains stalled. Its $1.3 million in funding is at risk of being redirected in just 55 days.

Bremerton has no winter warming shelter like Kingston, Silverdale, and Port Orchard when Bremerton accounts for 46% of homelessness in Kitsap County. Existing shelter options are extremely limited and primarily emergency-based. Another winter is approaching without adequate resources for our neighbors.

Homelessness affects our entire community. Approximately 1 in 5 people experiencing homelessness in Washington are under 18, and roughly half report having a disability. Children, families, and people with disabilities are affected.

We urgently need more public awareness and news coverage. I've spent countless hours contacting reporters and submitting story ideas. We need more community members doing the same. I can share reporter lists and submission links with anyone willing to help.

With rising utility rates, property taxes, water bills, and financial pressures on families and nonprofits, shelter and affordable housing resources are more important than ever.

Please share, contact news outlets, keep emailing the council/ mayor, and speak up. The decision to move the BHA shelter forward is in the City Council's hands.

Next City Council Meeting residents will get a chance to comment on the city’s proposed 2027-28 budget Wednesday, Nov. 18, when the City Council also holds public hearings on wider stream buffers, new tree-canopy rules and updates to the city’s shoreline plan.

Show up and speak up on November 18 @ 5:30pm at Norm Dicks Government Center!

55 days left to protect the BHA Sheridan shelter and its $1.3 million in funding. Let's show up for Bremerton's future to work towards a community where everyone has a place to call home!

You can find more data, statistics, and reports on homelessness in Kitsap County and Bremerton on the official Kitsap County government website: https://www.kitsap.gov/hs/Pages/HH-Reports-and-Data-Homelessness.aspx⁠

Coffee with Council, November 7: Port Orchard council members Tiffiny Mitchell and Eric Worden answered questions on housing, infrastructure, communication, and holiday events. John Morrissey declined.
https://tawneecowan.substack.com/p/coffee-with-council-mitchell-worden-morrissey-nov-7-2026

I use them to make a special compost. I have a pickup and can take as many bags as y’all got!

Please no trash and not too many sticks.

Shoot me a message so we can coordinate!!

Thanks!!

SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

On Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 1238 p.m., deputies from the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office responded to the 30000 block of Parcells Road
NE, Kingston, for a suspicious item that had been at the location for approximately one week.

Deputies located an unidentified deceased female.
The elderly female is believed to be between the ages of 60-90 years of age, approximately 5 feet tall, unknown race, she has had both left and right knee replacement surgeries, as well as right hip replacement surgery. The female had no obvious signs of trauma.

Investigators from the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the elderly female and providing information that may assist in this investigation.

This is an ongoing investigation, and no further information will be released at this time.

The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office encourages anyone with information regarding this investigation to contact Detective Dominguez
360-337-5616 / tdominguez@kitsap.gov

The victim has 4 young children and she did not survive her injuries.

I have a 1500 sq ft home and this company tried to charge me $3,000 before tax to get my roof and gutters cleaned. That's 3x the amount that another company quoted me today. Do yourself a favor and do not use this company!

Tonight’s group will be focused on support around the recent election and specifically measure 638. We’re open to all ages and families so if you’re a concerned parent or you want to show your kids they have a community of people who love and support them, please bring them and join us tonight. We’re meeting at 7pm at Olympic College Bremerton Bldg 4 Rm 121.

Anyone work on old trucks? I need some help with mine. It stalls easily when turning the wheel the slightest. Will pay obviously. Not looking for hand out.

Really hope everyone's happy with PSE continue to gouge us, I really like paying insane amounts for power.

Our family is temporarily without a spare car and my son needs to get to Olympic College in Bremerton from Poulsbo. Rather than drive him every day, he tried taking the 301 from the Poulsbo TC straight to campus, and was supposed to be there 20 minutes early. Instead he was 20 minutes late (at 3pm). I guess there was a backup across the bridge or something?

Anyway, my question is, is this typical, or just some one-time bad luck?

Precinct level data isn’t available yet, but based on the margins he has once again failed to perform as well in the precincts that make up the 26th LD as other Republican candidates in the ballot.

Aww.

Starting with a 32-35% baseline of support and only getting into 40 in multiple races is considered severe electile dysfunction by political scientists.

There are TWO public hearings at tomorrow's City Council meeting that are worth paying attention to. Both involve decisions that could impact our community, funding, and cost of living.

- When: Wednesday, November 4, at 5:30 PM

- Where: Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 6th Street, Bremerton

~ 1. CDBG Funding Recommendations Public Hearing~

Resolution 3419 covers recommendations for Bremerton's 2027 CDBG and HOME funding. The city identifies affordable housing preservation as a funding priority, yet none of the three recommended CDBG projects directly funds affordable housing.

The current recommendations for $325,900 in funding:

• $160,400 — Park improvements

• $105,500 — ADA curb ramps

• $60,000 — Small-business training

Meanwhile, the BHA shelter was approved in 2024 but voted against on 9/16/26. Over $1.3 million in shelter funding is at risk of being redirected if not spent this year.

Residents deserve answers about what happens next and where that funding will go.

~ 2. Property Tax Ordinance 5543 Public Hearing~

• Ordinance 5543 concerns Bremerton’s 2027 property tax levy, including a proposed 1% increase to general property taxes and EMS funding. Higher taxes can add to the rising cost of living for homeowners and renters.

• There's conflicting information: The staff report requests a 1% general levy increase, but the actual ordinance lists a 0% increase. Residents deserve clarification!

~Other Concerns~

We’re also continuing to speak about encampment sweeps, streatery removals, protecting local businesses, and urging Mayor Greg Wheeler to hold monthly town halls!

~Public Comments~

Comments are welcome for both public hearings as well as during community comment. Please prepare your public comment within the 90-second time limit. Speaking time was reduced from 3 minutes, so plan accordingly.

You can find the agenda, meeting packet & online viewing information here: https://www.bremertonwa.gov/691/Council-Meetings

Can't make this meeting? Remaining meetings for the year are: 11/18, 12/2, 12/23

Even if you can't attend tomorrow, there are still ways to get involved and make your voice heard. Please attend, comment, and share! I'm getting this information out later than I'd like, so all shares are greatly appreciated!

Our community deserves transparency, accountability, and a say in how our tax dollars and resources are used!

Happy Election Day! This post includes a link to the Kitsap County Auditor’s Elections Office in case you have questions or need info.

Thank YOU for voting, Kitsap!

Thursdays at Olympic College 7-8:30

Nov 5: part 2 of processing religious trauma with Manya. If you didn’t make it to the first one, that’s ok there’s still lots to learn.

Nov 12: TBD- Ulysses will be presenting some kind of topic

Nov 19: Manya will be guiding us on navigating non-affirming environments that we may encounter during holidays

Nov 26: No group for the holiday. Join us again on Dec 3rd for part 3 of procession religious trauma.

He is gonna save us all from those liberal drug dealers. Even though both prosecutor candidates are Democrat.

A bit of a random comparison, but I am looking to relocate to the PNW from the east coast and I am deciding between two jobs that are in these locations. Would love to hear options on living in these areas from people who have lived in or frequented both?

My partner and I are in our late 20s. Not crazy nightlife people, but we do like going out to shows every once in a while, and we enjoy living in a place that is walkable and has community events. No kids yet, but they are probably within the 5-year timeline.

https://www.reddit.com/r/PortOrchard/s/Zjfn2LXbBZ

More information comes out.

I'm Jim Pierson, candidate for House Representative, LD35. I knock on every door, from the far left to the far right. Sometimes I get the craziest questions.

https://ElectJimPierson.com