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Vote Heather Pauley
for KPUD Commissioner 
by Tuesday, November 5th!

About Heather

I'm Heather Pauley, your Kitsap Public Utility District Commissioner.

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I've been honored to represent you the past 6 years.

 

As your commissioner, I have prioritized:

  • managing our precious resources,

  • ensuring clean and safe drinking water, and

  • promoting internet access for all

 

I hope to earn your support once more to continue addressing these challenges.​​​​

During my first term, I helped:

  • mobilize wireless hotspots across the county, ensuring students could learn remotely,

  • advocate for public broadband access as a member-representative for NoaNet,

  • spearhead a cybersecurity initiative to safeguard KPUD's water systems,

  • partner with tribes, ports, and state legislators to pass the Public Broadband Act, paving the way for internet access for all,

  • implement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training and hiring practices,

  • lead the process for hiring and onboarding KPUD's first female general manager, and

  • serve as Board President during COVID-19, pivoting our operations and moving public meetings online.

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With your support, I will focus my second term on:

  • preserving our natural resources for generations to come,

  • maintaining the health of our aquifers,

  • continuing to stream gauge monitoring efforts,

  • supporting the build out of broadband access throughout the county,

  • competitively positioning KPUD to receive federal funding, and

  • working with local partners to ensure success for all.

I've dedicated my career to our community.

Committees

Washington PUD Association's Water Committee, Telecom Committee, Government Relations Committee.

 

I spend a lot of time in Olympia, and once a year in DC, advocating for Kitsap County and the needs of our residents.

Volunteering

I currently serve as a:

  • Member of the Low-Income Household Water Advisory Committee

  • Noanet Board Member Representative. NoaNet is a non-profit, public broadband organization owned by public utilities, whose mission is to enhance broadband access across Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

  • University of Washington Foster Alumni Committee member

I have previously served as:

  • Washington PUD Association Government Relations Committee Chair

  • Minority Voters League of Washington Board Member

  • Drive Electric Washington Advisory Committee Member

  • Fundraiser coordinator for Bremerton Backpack Brigade and Stand Up for Kids.

Work

My career has included positions in:

  • mental health

  • education, and

  • management

Prior to serving on the KPUD board, I was an educator for the Bremerton and Central Kitsap School Districts.

Education

Master of Business Administration, University of Washington

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Illinois,

Champaign-Urbana

Personal

Proud mom to two great kids

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Experience

I am proud to be endorsed by the most local leaders,

organizations, progressives, and climate activists:

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Mike 

Pelliciotti

Washington State Treasurer

Drew

Hansen

23rd LD

State Senator

Emily

Randall

26th LD

State Senator

Tarra

Simmons

23rd LD

State Representative

Christine

Rolfes

Kitsap County

Commissioner

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Jennifer

Chamberlin

Bremerton City Council Member

Jeff

Coughlin

Bremerton City Council Member

Anna

Mockler

Bremerton City Council Member

Dr. Karen

Bolton

Bremerton School District Director

Chad

Enright

Kitsap County

Prosecutor

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Ed

Stern

Poulsbo City Council Member

Washington State Progressive Caucus

Kitsap County

Democratic

Women

Washington

Conservation

Action

Every Local Democratic Party

Kitsap County Democrats, 23rd LD, 26th LD, 35th LD

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The Suquamish Tribe

I'd love to hear from you! Fill out the form below and I'll get back to you:

PO Box 2782

Silverdale, WA 98383

360-649-1887

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