Vision
Kitsap County shall be a caring, supportive, and safe community for everyone that values each individual, celebrates individual differences, and recognizes the importance of each person's contribution.
Mission
> To advise county government and the Kitsap County community on issues related to discrimination, violence and harassment based on race or national origin, religion, age, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, or economic status, and
> To promote equitable treatment of all people and reduce prejudice through education, resource referrals, and advocacy.
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News & Announcements
Kitsap County, Welcome to March!
This month brings two powerful celebrations, National Developmental Disabilities Month and Women's History Month! We're excited to honor the people in our community who represent these identities and make our county stronger every day. Check out these events, resources, and stories as we celebrate you!
Join us in remembering and honoring the Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Letter of Solidarity to support members of this community and communities all over this country. Check it out here.
The Council Adopts Resolution Declaring Access to Food A Fundamental Human Right. Check it out here.
Federal Shutdown Support Resources-Click here for more info!
For those experiencing hardship due to the Federal Government shutdown. Here you will find information on local services providing food, housing, counseling, utilities, and assistive equipment assistance. Please reach out to these providers even if there were barriers previously blocking you from receiving these resources
Contact us
Stay up to date on events and other council activities! Sign up to receive updates and information through the county's electronic notification system. Be sure to check Council for Human Rights under the Board of County Commissioner topics.
Contact the council through staff coordinator Kimberlee Williams at kywilliams@kitsap.gov.
Submit information about issues concerning discrimination, violence and harassment
The Kitsap County Council for Human Rights created a form for the public to inform us about issues concerning discrimination, violence and harassment.
The Council for Human Rights is not an investigative body and has no authority to initiate any specific interventions into issues reported to the Council.
However, information submitted can serve to improve the Council's community outreach, education, promotion of diversity, inclusion, equity and efforts to eliminate racist, sexist and religious bigotry. This helps us collect data regarding incidents in Kitsap County and further our mission to advise and educate our community.
SUBMIT INFORMATION HERE
Past Statements, Resolutions & Open Letters
Council for Human Rights Meetings
The Council for Human Rights regularly meets the third Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m at a the Eagle's Nest at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds. Meetings are open to the public and there is time on the agenda for public comment. Public comment may be submitted at least 24 hours in advance to be read at the meeting during designated time to kywilliams@kitsap.gov.
If special accommodation is needed, please contact the staff coordinator at kywilliams@kitsap.gov by 12:00 p.m. the day before the meeting.
Representative | Position | Term Ending |
Barbara Dennis
| District 1 | 12/31/26
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Patrick Wright
| District 1
| 12/31/27
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Elizabeth Holland
| District 2
| 12/31/27
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Rachel Valdez
| District 2
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12/31/28
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Jim Manlove
| District 2
| 12/31/25
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Erika Anderson
| District 2
| 12/31/26
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Rebekah Wilkins
| District 3
| 12/31/27
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Pam VanOverbeke
| District 3
| 12/31/27
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Spencer Fain
| At-Large
| 12/31/28
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Jessica Nance
| At-Large
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12/31/28
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Ellison Cervantez
| Youth
| 10/27/25
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