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
The Council for Human Rights issued a solidarity statement March 28, 2025, addressed to human rights advocates, allies and activists in Kitsap County. Please read the statement here.
Applications are open to serve on the Council for Human Rights. Details and the online application are at kcowa.us/advisorygroups or contact Rebecca Pirtle at
rpirtle@kitsap.gov.
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 Rebecca Pirtle at
rpirtle@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
Linda Gabriel Human Rights Awards
The Linda Gabriel Human Rights Awards recognize people in our communities who have made significant contributions and are committed to advancing and promoting human rights. Nominations are made by the community in the categories of Youth, Adult, Organization and Lifetime Achievement. The awards are named in honor of Linda Gabriel, a founder of the Kitsap County Council for Human Rights, who passed away in 2014. View of list of award recipients here.
Past Statements & Open Letters
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Open letter to the Bremerton City Council and Mayor Wheeler Dec. 6, 2024
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
rpirtle@kitsap.gov.
If special accommodation is needed, please contact the staff coordinator by 12:00 p.m. the day before the meeting.
Representative | Position | Term Ending |
Timothy Mangrum
| District 1
| 12/31/26
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Barbara Dennis
| District 1 | 12/31/26
|
Jeffrey Hora
| District 1
| 12/31/26
|
Patrick Wright
| District 1
| 12/31/27
|
Elizabeth Holland
| District 2
|
12/31/27
|
VACANT
| District 2
|
|
Jim Manlove
| District 2
| 12/31/25
|
Erika Anderson
| District 2
| 12/31/26
|
Rebekah Wilkins
| District 3
| 11/24/27
|
Shannae Peters
| District 3 | 12/31/26
|
Pam VanOverbeke
| District 3
|
12/31/27
|
Kirsten Dahlquist
| District 3
| 12/31/25
|
Augustine Lujan
| At-Large
| 12/31/25
|
VACANT
| At-Large
|
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Morgan Pasquier
| At-Large
| 12/31/26
|
Ellison Cervantez
| Youth
| 10/27/25
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