Bruce Jorgenson PUD3 COMMISSIONER
Richard Bell ALLYN
Dr. Brian Petersen BELFAIR
Janet Wright ALLYN
Mendy Harlow PICKERING
Mary Swoboda FORMER BELFAIR RESIDENT
Honest, Accessible & Fiscally Responsible
Experience Matters!
County budget: best shape in the history of the county
Successfully fought against the largest tax increase in Mason County history
Voted against raises for elected officials
Unending support for Belfair Bypass – it is now fully funded. Construction dollars begin to be released in 2021
Port of Allyn Water System
Sidewalks / Lakeland Village Dr. improvements
Homestead lighting improvements
Keeping sewer rates from ballooning out of control
Most importantly, whether a business or individual, he will advocate for YOU.
What we've accomplished on my watch...
Improving public safety
I said I'd... Provide adequate funding for the Sheriff's Office
What we did...
- 44% increase in the Sheriff's budget ($9.7m-14.0m 2012-16)
- Funded 8 new deputies
- Funded 30 new vehicles
- North end precinct for better coverage and quicker response time for our citizens
- Jail expanded from 122-144 beds
- Funded 6 additional jail correction officer positions
- Just funded a marine deputy
- New equipment (dash cams, radios)
- Funded an additional Superior Court judge
- Expanded the role of the Court Commissioner and Therapeutic Courts
- Added a Veteran's Court to provide alternatives to incarceration
- Increased staffing for the Prosecutor and public defenders
- Increased staffing for probation officers
Encouraging job and business growth
I said I'd... Take a "second look" at the future phases of the Belfair sewer project to assure long-term financial viability
What we did...
- A BELFAIR SEWER CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE to propose solutions
- An innovative plan that provides stable financing for the sewer while keeping rates and connection costs stable
- A new multi-family / low income housing incentive program in Mason County
- Promoted investment / planned growth and increased tax base while also assisting our low income housing needs
Restoring trust and accountability in County government
I said I'd... Establish a culture that incentivizes County employees to be servants of the people
What we did...
- Consolidated several departments to provide "one-stop shopping" for building permits, which has reduced permit times from 18 weeks to 14 days
- Increased the transparency, responsiveness, accountability and "user friendliness" of County government
EXPERIENCE MATTERS...
- Refocused regional planning organizations such as the west sound alliance and hood canal coordinating council to support common goals instead of partisanship
- Reversed a history of County budget deficits into surpluses without raising taxes
- Negotiated with the west sound alliance, US Congressional Representative and Legislators to finally fund the Belfair Bypass
- Led the effort to save the Belfair sewer from financial collapse with a financial plan that restructures debt while stabilizing sewer rates for 10 years and saves the County and ratepayers millions of dollars
- $100,000 matching funds for veteran temporary housing Saved $1.2m by restructuring the financing for the Public Works building
