Marshall Short
Campaign Organizer
Grigsby's World Productions, LLC
Leading the fight against Infrastructure Apartheid in Kitsap County. Documenting how government gets fiber while residents suffer failures. $12M+ public investment stranded. Franchises expired 20+ months ago. View the evidence →
Tell Them: We Demand Better Internet
What to Say When You Call:
- "I'm calling about Infrastructure Apartheid - the City pays $3.4M for fiber while we get 45% packet loss."
- "Comcast's franchise expired May 2023. Wave's expired January 2023. Both operating illegally."
- "We've invested $12M+ in public fiber. 700+ miles exist. When will residents get access?"
- "Create KMBA within 30 days. What's your timeline?"
Reference: theinternetwedeserve/references
Kitsap County Commissioners
These are your elected representatives. They have the power to fix this. Make them use it.
District 1 Commissioner
Christine Rolfes
Email: crolfes@kitsap.gov
Office: (360) 337-7080 (BOCC)
Represents: North Kitsap & Bainbridge Island
Bainbridge: 70% price increases documented [ref]
District 3 Commissioner
Katie Walters
Email: kwalters@kitsap.gov
Office: (360) 337-7164
Represents: Central Kitsap, Silverdale & Bremerton (unincorporated)
Kitsap County Main Office
Address: 614 Division Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Main Phone (BOCC): (360) 337-7080
Public Comments: Email all commissioners via the public comment portal.
Submit Public Comment →City Leaders to Contact
Each city controls the rights-of-way inside its limits. Tell your mayor and council to join a countywide plan with KPUD.
City of Bainbridge Island
Mayor
Joe Deets
Email: jdeets@bainbridgewa.gov
City Hall: (206) 842-7633
Urge a joint interlocal with KPUD and alignment on ROW standards.
City Council
All Councilmembers
General Email: citycouncil@bainbridgewa.gov
Council Page: bainbridgewa.gov/City-Council
City of Bremerton
Mayor
Greg Wheeler
Email:Greg.Wheeler@ci.bremerton.wa.us
Office: (360) 473-5266
Ask for strong franchise terms + KPUD interlocal.
Your city pays $3.4M for Wave fiber [1] while residents suffer. Demand KPUD last-mile NOW.
City Council
All Councilmembers
General Email: city.council@ci.bremerton.wa.us
Council Page: bremertonwa.gov/City-Council
City of Port Orchard
Mayor
Rob Putaansuu
Email: mayor@portorchardwa.gov
City Hall: (360) 876-4407
Request a joint action plan with County + KPUD; align franchise policy.
Wave franchise exists but hidden [1]. Demand transparency and KPUD interlocal.
City Council
All Councilmembers
Clerk (routing): cityclerk@portorchardwa.gov
Council Page: cityofportorchard.us/City-Council
City of Poulsbo
Mayor
Rebecca (Becky) Erickson
Mayor’s Office: kimberlyh@cityofpoulsbo.com (Office of the Mayor)
City Hall: (360) 394-9800
Ask for pro-public fiber policy and coordinated franchise timelines.
KPUD already serving neighborhoods [1]. Expand citywide!
City Council
All Councilmembers
Clerk (routing): dbooher@cityofpoulsbo.com
Council Page: cityofpoulsbo.com/city-council
Key County Staff
George Geyer
Voice, Video & Infrastructure SE
Email: ggeyer@kitsap.gov
Claims franchise "completed" but it expired May 2023 [1]. Request all renewal documents.
Additional Resources
Kitsap Public Utility District (KPUD)
Phone: (360) 779-9116
700+ miles ready: Infrastructure map
$6.6M ARPA funding: 21 nodes building
Ask about retail service expansion and KMBA creation.
Washington State Attorney General
Consumer Protection: 1-800-551-5683
File a Complaint: Online Form
Report unfair/deceptive practices and fee issues.
Federal Communications Commission
Consumer Complaints: 1-888-225-5322
File Online: FCC Complaint Center
Report broadband service issues (speed, latency, outages, billing).
Key Evidence for Your Calls
Full documentation: theinternetwedeserve.com/references
Ready to Make a Difference?
Call Your Commissioner
Find your district above and make the call today.
Send Follow-up Emails
Document your concerns in writing.
Attend Meetings
Show up and speak during public comment periods.
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