Plain-English weekly recaps written from official meeting records. 2 weeks available.
Week of 2026-08-17
Port Orchard Council Interviews Candidates, Weighs Park Agreement and Water Plan
The Port Orchard City Council held two special meetings this month to interview candidates for a vacant council seat, and its Aug. 11 regular meeting included a public hearing on a park agreement and consideration of the city's water system plan. The Sewer Advisory Committee also met to review wastewater projects. Minutes for these meetings have not yet been published.
Council interviews for vacant position No. 5
The council held two special meetings to interview candidates for an elective office vacancy. On Aug. 4, it interviewed Paul Fontenot, Wayne Wright, Jewel Shepherd-Sampson, and Tiffiny Mitchell. On Aug. 6, it interviewed Cami Lewis, Mark Lewison, Lisa Williams, and Cindy Lucarelli, followed by an executive session to evaluate qualifications for Council Vacant Position No. 5. No appointment has been reported.
Council to consider park agreement, water plan, and lease
At its Aug. 11 meeting, the council held a public hearing on an ordinance approving the McCormick Urban Village Park and Open Space Mitigation Development Agreement. It also considered:
- A resolution approving the City of Port Orchard Water System Plan (2024/2025 Update)
- A lease agreement with Special Olympics Washington for Van Zee Park
- A resolution declaring certain personal property as surplus (Wallace)
- A resolution approving a pedestrian easement at 429 Bay Street (Bond)
A discussion on the Sherman Avenue Stormwater Park was scheduled, with no action to be taken.
Sewer advisory reviews projects
The Sewer Advisory Committee met Aug. 11 to approve minutes from Feb. 10, 2026, and receive updates on wastewater treatment projects, including NPDES permit compliance, MBR aeration diffusers and blower rebuild exchange, digester design and fine screen replacement, and a DOE grant payment update. The agenda was largely informational, with no formal decisions listed beyond the minutes approval.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days.
Week of 2026-08-10
Port Orchard Council Weighs Intertie Loan, Interviews Vacancy Candidates; Minutes Pending
The Port Orchard City Council held three meetings in the past two weeks, but official minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed. The council's July 28 agenda included a proposed loan agreement for the Old Clifton Intertie design and an emergency fueling agreement with Kitsap County. On August 4 and 6, the council interviewed candidates for a vacant council position.
Recent council meetings
July 28 regular meeting – The council considered several business items, including:
- A resolution authorizing a Public Works Board loan agreement for the Old Clifton Intertie design.
- A resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with Kitsap County for emergency fueling.
- Amendments No. 21 and No. 23 to Contract No. C066-20 for the Community Event Center.
- An ordinance amending POMC 10.12.460 and 10.12.500 on stopping, standing, and parking.
- Resolutions for contracts with Specialized Pavement Marking, LLC for striping and thermoplastic application.
No vote tallies or dollar amounts were listed in the agenda. The meeting also included discussion items on council vacancy interview questions and water consumption, with no action expected.
August 4 special meeting – The council interviewed four candidates for a position, likely a council vacancy. Interviews were scheduled with Paul Fontenot at 5:15 PM, Wayne Wright at 5:50 PM, Jewel Shepherd-Sampson at 6:25 PM, and Tiffiny Mitchell at 7:00 PM. No other business was listed.
August 6 special meeting – The council interviewed four candidates for Council Vacant Position No. 5: Cami Lewis at 5:15 PM, Mark Lewison at 5:50 PM, Lisa Williams at 6:25 PM, and Cindy Lucarelli at 7:00 PM. Following the interviews, the council entered an executive session to evaluate candidate qualifications for the appointment.
Because minutes are not yet published, the outcomes of these interviews and any decisions from the July 28 meeting are not known.
Upcoming meeting
August 11 regular meeting – The council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance approving the McCormick Urban Village Park and Open Space Mitigation Development Agreement. Other agenda items include:
- A resolution approving the City of Port Orchard Water System Plan (2024/2025 Update).
- A lease agreement with Special Olympics Washington for Van Zee Park.
- A resolution declaring certain personal property as surplus (Wallace).
- A resolution approving a 429 Bay Street pedestrian easement (Bond).
A discussion on the Sherman Avenue Stormwater Park is scheduled, with no action to be taken.
Coming up
The August 11 City Council meeting is open to the public and includes a public hearing on the McCormick Urban Village park agreement. Residents interested in the Water System Plan or the Van Zee Park lease may also want to attend. The meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026. Check the city's official agenda for time and location.
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