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Campaign mailing address: PO BOX 8246, Port Orchard, WA 98366
ROOT FOR KITSAP CAMPAIGN
ENDORSEMENTS
“South Kitsap is fortunate that a man of Oran Root’s experience and expertise is willing to serve as our next County Commissioner. We have an opportunity to elect a leader who will make our issues a priority.”
Steve Sego
Full Circle Meals, Community Volunteer, SK Citizen of the Year/2018
Oran is a humble leader, creative and forward thinking who will always keep our interests first when resolving the hard issues we face. He is exactly what our community needs to shape our future - for us, our children and generations to come.”
Josh Johnson and Sarah Carlson Johnson
Imagine Port Orchard
I have known Oran for many years, and he is a dedicated, motivated young man, committed to getting things done for our community.
Tom Wong
I would like to take moment to express how refreshing it is to have new smart face available to elect for County Commissioner. Oran Root will do everything in his power to defend the citizens of our district. Vote Oran Root!
Pamela Gordon
Oran is not a career politician, nor is he a single issue candidate. Oran wants to be a voice for our community, he wants to bring change, ensure accountability and responsiveness in our Commissioner’s Office. Oran is a family man who will bring integrity, responsibility and leadership to the position. Now more than ever we need a fiscally responsible person who’s concern for our community will not only better represent us, but lead us in to the future. Please join my family and I in voting for Oran Root!
Tim Anderson Port Orchard
Oran provides the fresh perspective South Kitsap needs and deserves. With his small business experience and a lifetime of public service we believe Oran is the best candidate for SK Commissioner.
Amy & Jeremy Creed
Small Business Community Leaders
I am proud to endorse Oran Root for Kitsap County Commissioner in District 2! I’ve known Oran for over 30 years and can confidently say that he will bring an unparalleled level of integrity, dedication and leadership to the table. Now more than ever, we need a Commissioner like Oran who is dedicated to restoring South Kitsap’s local economy and increasing support to small businesses! Oran will bring incredible momentum and energy to make great things happen for Kitsap county and all its residents. I am excited to support him and look forward to celebrating all his many accomplishments ahead!
Tara Phillips
“More than ever we need leadership on our County Commission. South Kitsap will be well served by Oran Root’s leadership and small business expertise”
Al Lewis, Retired Military and Police Veteran
“I am pleased to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Kitsap Building Association has chosen to endorse your candidacy for District 2, Kitsap County Commissioner. The board appreciates your willingness to serve our community in this vital role.”
Russ Shiplet, Ex Officer, KBA
FACEBOOK ENDORSEMENTS
I originally met Oran Root's opponent years ago at a Chamber of Commerce meeting when she outlined her perspective for Kitsap County's growth. I was greatly concerned then and even more so now after watching her personal agenda for way too many years. These destructive decisions have cost this county millions of dollars and her poor choices have led to many poor outcomes. It is time to change the management for the better.
I have been involved in many aspects of Kitsap County for over 50 years and I sincerely believe we would be better served by Oran Root as our Kitsap County Commissioner.
Lynn Williams, Port Orchard
After a while every elected official gets stale with no new ideas or fresh perspectives. Believe me, I know, having served the City of Winslow for 14 years, including as mayor. That’s why I’m telling you it’s time to elect Oran Root for Kitsap County Commissioner. The incumbent, Charlotte Garrido has been in office for 8 years, and it’s time for a change.
A servant leader, Oran Root promises to prioritize spending on infrastructure, public safety and support services which both protect citizens and provide opportunity for jobs and housing. He is an avid hiker and outdoorsman with a strong commitment to habitat protection and preservation.
Oran Root was born and raised in Kitsap County. He’s a Marine Corps special operations veteran who was a proven leader during his 6 deployments overseas. Oran is now a small business owner who knows the difficulties in starting and sustaining a business in this difficult economic environment. When elected he will bring that perspective to the job of Kitsap County Commissioner.
We can count on Oran Root to give fresh energy to the job of Kitsap County Commissioner. Vote for fresh energy, judgement and leadership.
Alice Tawresey, Bainbridge Island
Root out Garrido. South Kitsap is overdue for a leader and citizen backer for County Commissioner. While Central and North Kitsap move forward, South Kitsap citizens ask, Why not South Kitsap? Beside coffee clutch and party endorsements she has no real substance.
Garrido has failed the Lake Emelia community repeatedly. When our community brought before the County Commissioners a request to stop a gross 124-housing project she abstained, leaving us unrepresented. When mudflow and storm water contaminated Lake Emelia six times, she did nothing. She walked this site and watched as a big money contractor did nothing, as waste poured into the lake making it unusable. When called at the county many times in the last two months she is missing in action to return calls.
This is not the only such project in SK. How about the tiny home project, a non-starter? There is a South Kitsap Park only because of a failed SK park district taken by the county to Garrido doing.
It is time for a leader that places taxpayer before contractor. It is time to have a leader that will put South Kitsap on the County map,
Chris Lemke, Port Orchard
Learn more about my campaign at electoran.com and find my information on the back page of the Voters' Pamphlet (top of page 35) alongside all the other local candidates. #startintheback #savethebestforlast #rootsrundeep #rootfororan #electoran #kitsapcountycommissioner
Voters' pamphlet below for your researching convenience: https://www.kitsapgov.com/auditor/Documents/LVP.pdf
3 days left to vote! Here is all the info you need to know about where to drop your ballot or vote in person: https://www.kitsapgov.com/auditor/Pages/kitsap-county-voting-locations.aspx Voting centers are open August 1st, 3rd + 4th. A digital copy of the Voter’s Pamphlet can be found here: https://www.kitsapgov.com/auditor/Documents/LVP.pdf (find me on the top of the very…very…last page). #startintheback #savethebestforlast #rootsrundeep #rootfororan #electoran #kitsapcountycommissioner
23 Barbara Collier Congratulation ... Kitsap citizens are truly blessed to have you on their team
22 Reagan Kaalekahi · April 5 Kitsap will be lucky to have him that’s for damn sure!
21 Wendy Aslin Schultz April 5 This is so exciting! Proud of you and excited to watch you succeed on yet another path!
20 Stephen Sanchez April 5 Thanks! as a land owner in Kitsap County I cant wait to see the platform and what makes you stand apart from the current board! I know you’ll do great and can’t wait to help support...
19 Harry Bosch April 5 Good luck Brother! Can’t think of a better representative for Kitsap County.
18 James Ringel So glad to here this, you are a perfect candidate for this position, if anyone cares about Kitsap County it is you, you are perfect for Kitsap!💯
17 Dan Forsythe Well hoo rah! I have no words to express how awesome I think this is.
16 Carl J Betts April 5So proud of you brother. I know you will bring honor and prestige to this position and in all that you do.
15 Christine Thompson Wade April 5Oh WOW!!! Almost worth moving so I could vote for him! So proud of you! You will do great things - it’s a lucky community to have you running!
13 Dawn Thompson Hiller April 5 So proud of you and your accomplishments. I will definitely be following and supporting you in this race! Good luck!!
Amy Ocker April 6 Congratulations to you my friend. ( went to school at Manchester Elementary) you have my vote! If you want anything in the way as Election T shirts made to promote your vote.... let me know. We would be happy to help you with that! We can make Car window stickers/ Decals as well! "ROOTS run deep in Kitsap County"
Tim Anderson Here is why he’s got my vote and I think he’ll get your families vote too; he’s a loving husband and father who served his Country in the Marine Corps; he’s drawn to service much like you and your husband; he went to SK and after retiring from the military he returned home to Kitsap and is committed to making this community a great place to live & work. He supports fire & law enforcement, he’s fiscally responsible and I have no doubt he will bring a great perspective to County government.
12 Laura Kaalekahi Don’t no anyone better for the job!
11 Leo Lozano Best of luck out there, lookin forward to seeing the difference you make
10 Tina Hilsenbeck Jones I'm proud of the man you are and what you stand for Oran! I'm excited for all that is to come
9 Mary Wagner Never will you find a more decent, honest and upstanding man in today’s world. Prayers for strength and wisdom in your upcoming endeavors Oran R Root!! May God Bless and be with you and your family 🙏.
Jenn Kapsch Miller Heck yeah!!! Looking forward to this, best of luck!! You got our votes for sure!! 👍👍
8 Laney Sanchez 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 I totally support you Oran
7 Jolyn Backstrom Burdyshaw April 7 This is fantastic!!! Kitsap SO needs someone with intelligence, drive, a good heart, and passion for a better community! I'm not local, but my parents & brother are and I hope to come back one day
I'll be glad to support you in whatever way I'm able!
Karen Root April 19 No better person for the job! Proud to support him
6 Niki Russell Raines April 5 Knowing the strength of character this man has, I would be amiss to say he would not be a marvelous candidate for any position. Reputable, just, and with conviction, Oran is someone who possesses great leadership and camaraderie. it’s my honor and privilege to know you. Honesty comes easy, but you are welcome.
Linda Lloyd Fischer You have my support and along with that support I've sent a bit of South Kitsap history.
5 Jenn Kapsch Miller I’m excited that you are running Oran, a true patriot from our hometown!! I wish you much luck, you have so much support already!!
4 Erin Herdman Well done!! I appreciate you taking action! A sign of good things to come for
Our county!
3 Lisa Pinkowski You have our support! Your kindness, intelligence and leadership skills will serve you well in any political office. 👍
2 Mary Wagner Regardless of party affiliation, I believe that Oran Root will be a fair and honest representative of the Kitsap community. He is truly a decent, kind, considerate and extremely intelligent man that would do nothing less than "the right thing".
1 Timothy Harrington Best of luck to you Oran, you’ll be an excellent County Commissioner. You’re dedicated, honest and a hard worker. I am proud to call you my friend.
Tay Lor Yes! ROOT ALL THE WAY