Charlotte Garrido is currently serving Kitsap County in her fourth term as County Commissioner, representing South Kitsap. She is dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for county residents and future generations.

Charlotte's extensive professional career includes serving as a consultant, business owner, educator, mentor, and community organizer. During her professional career, she coordinated national broadcasts for a major television network (the first woman to do so), taught research methods, and served as a higher education planner with a focus on creating living wage jobs and increased access to education.

As a Kitsap County Commissioner, Charlotte and her two fellow commissioners are responsible for adoping a balanced budget of over $300 million and overseeing public-facing departments. She is a tireless advocate for Kitsap County's community members. Her emphasis as a commissioner is coordinating neighborhood outreach and planning, enhancing workforce training programs, and seeking solutions for housing local individuals and families who have no homes.

An Oregon native, Charlotte earned a bachelor of arts degree in sociology at the University of Oregon, and masters and doctorate degrees in urban planning from the University of Washington. She lives in Olalla with her husband, Ray.