Pub. Services

PRELIMINARY DRAFT – Comments no longer accepted.

From Part IV Implementation Plan

Public Services Vision Statement DRAFT

We value safe neighbohoods, good emergency services, personal security, and community enrichment programs and services.  Public safety services, including fire, medical, emergency and law enforcement continue to be adequate to support first responders’ serices in the area.  Neighborhood Watch programs, coupled with Sheriff Patrols that meet the County’s average response time, ensure the maintenance of a low crime rate.

Initial response for major emergencies and natural disasters is recognized to be the responsibility of citizens until such time government resources can be provided to the area.  Citizens are actively involved in the area’s Emergency Prepared Program and well versed on the Emergency Prepared Plan.  Information pertaining to emergencies, natural disasters, power outages, etc. are rapidly dispersed throughout the area.

Education is a priority.  Residents actively volunteer in the school system and support school levies as appropriate.  The community supports well maintained school facilities and the attraction of high qualilty staff.  Additionally, local venues are established to promote and provide life long learning services to the region.

Recycling of all materials continues to be a high priority as the area reduces its contribution to land fills.  An expanded recycling center and curbside recycling provides this service to all area households.

The GHA continues to have good relations with Kitsap County and local residents are satisfied with government services.  The Greater Hansville Area does not foresee a need to pursue incorporation, but desires significant involvement with County government.  In additions, the Good Neighbor Agreement pioneered with the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe has been mutually beneficial and has built a strong relationship between our communities.  The Hansville Community Center continues to be a social center for the GHA.

 

Goals and Policies DRAFT

 

GOAL A:  Increase Public Safety

     POLICY 1:
     Encourage partnerships between Kitsap County Sheriff and Tribal Police

     POLICY 2:
     Establish neighborhood watch programs

     POLICY 3:
     Increase awareness of, and clarify rules for, hunting on private property
     with public easements (e.g. OPG lands)

 

GOAL B:  Improve Emergency Services

     POLICY 1:
     Promote emergency preparedness and warning system

     POLICY 2:
     Enhance fire station

     POLICY 3:
     Reduce sheriff and paramedic emergency response times

     ACTION 1:
     Evaluate current emergency response (Coordination: Sheriff, North
     Kitsap Fire & Rescue)

 

GOAL C:  Improve Social Services

     POLICY 1:
     Support programs and services for under-represented groups

     POLICY 2:
     Increase awareness of home health care services such as meals on wheels
     and medical equipment lending library

     POLICY 3:
     Advocate for health services in Northern Kitsap County, especially elder
     and youth services

 

GOAL D:  Increase Community Inclusiveness

     POLICY 1: 
     Advocate for a single zip code

     POLICY 2:
     Clarify linkages between GHAAC and represented areas / organizations

     POLICY 3:
     Improve neighborhood and area-wide communications systems

 

Comments are no longer being accepted on this preliminary Draft.

 

Questions: 

Pete Sullivan
Associate Planner
EMAIL:  psulliva@co.kitsap.wa.us

   MAIL:  Kitsap County Dept. of Community Development
                    619 Division St.   MS-36
                    Port Orchard, WA   98366