Kennedy for Kitsap County Clerk

Kennedy for Kitsap County Clerk An office no one challenges is an office that no one is improving. Brien Kennedy is running for Kitsap County Clerk in the August 4,2026 primary

06/08/2026

Weekend door knocking update -- and a couple of stories I have to share.

I spent Friday and Saturday on Bainbridge Island, today in Silverdale and Bremerton, and I'm finishing the night in Poulsbo. Our goal for the weekend was 500 houses. We're close and we're staying out until we get there.

Here's what I heard at the doors today.

In Silverdale I spoke with a gentleman named Mike who is waiting on a decision in a civil lawsuit. It's been a couple of months and he's frustrated with how long it's taking. I want to be honest with him and with all of you -- the Clerk's office can't control how long a judge takes to render a decision. That's not our role.

But what we can do is make sure every litigant who comes through that courthouse has complete, quality materials in front of them so the process moves as smoothly as possible. That's a big focus of mine.

In Poulsbo I spoke with a woman named Linda who received a jury summons about a month ago. She went to the county website, read through 50 or 60 FAQs, stressed herself out about what her day in court was going to look like -- and showed up to the courthouse three hours early because she was worried about parking.

Three hours early. Because of stress that didn't need to exist.
Jury duty is a critical role in our justice system. It shouldn't feel like a burden. I've answered questions live on my website and written blog posts specifically to help people understand the process before they walk through those doors.

I'll pin those links below. If you or someone you know has received a jury summons, please share this post. It could save someone a very early morning.

August 4th · KennedyForClerk.com

What a morning.I spent today with the Kitsap County Democrats at Civics is a Drag -- a free all-ages event at the histor...
06/08/2026

What a morning.

I spent today with the Kitsap County Democrats at Civics is a Drag -- a free all-ages event at the historic Roxy Theatre in Bremerton hosted by the incredible Satonya D. Nix

We got a civics lesson, heard from drag artists Alexander ALLAstar, Sacred Heart, and Tatiana Dior, and even learned from the County Auditor about the security behind Washington's mail-in ballot system. I didn't expect to learn that much about ballot integrity from a drag show but here we are.

This is what showing up for democracy looks like. Accessible, inclusive, and genuinely fun. I hope everyone in Kitsap gets a chance to celebrate Pride this month in whatever way feels right to them.

We're knocking doors in Bremerton this afternoon -- see you out there.

August 4th · KennedyForClerk.com

After a full day knocking doors in Poulsbo, Shannon and I tried to recreate one of our favorite local spots — The Loft.S...
06/01/2026

After a full day knocking doors in Poulsbo, Shannon and I tried to recreate one of our favorite local spots — The Loft.
Salmon bowl. Green herb sauce. Pickled onions. Avocado. Did our best.
I think we got pretty close. The Loft might disagree. 🍣
If you haven't been, it's worth the trip. One of the best spots in town — and it's right here in Poulsbo.

🔗 theloftpoulsbo.com

06/01/2026

Knocked on doors in Poulsbo today — my hometown — and I'm still thinking about the conversations I had.

Jury management. How we show up in the courtroom. Budget accountability. People have opinions, and they're not shy about sharing them.

This is only the third contested race for Kitsap County Clerk in 30 years. People are ready for that conversation.

If you see someone knocking on your door with a Kennedy for Clerk sign, open it. We'll talk Seahawks if nothing else.

🔗 KennedyForClerk.com

Showed up to my first 23rd Legislative District Democrats meeting last night.Justice Sheryl McCloud spoke to the group a...
05/30/2026

Showed up to my first 23rd Legislative District Democrats meeting last night.

Justice Sheryl McCloud spoke to the group about the Supreme Court and the open seats on the upcoming ballot. Strong turnout – about 50 people between the room and Zoom. Civic engagement is alive and well in Kitsap County.

I brought cookies. Obviously.

This is what showing up looks like before August 4th. See you at the next one.

Military service runs deep in my family.My grandfather served on the USS Laws in the Pacific. Four of my uncles served i...
05/26/2026

Military service runs deep in my family.

My grandfather served on the USS Laws in the Pacific. Four of my uncles served in Vietnam. My great-uncle was a Navy captain who graduated from Annapolis.

I grew up with a deep respect for what that kind of service actually means. The years away from family. The things you carry home that you never talk about. The ones who didn't come home at all.

Today we remember the ones who gave everything. And we honor the families who have carried that loss ever since.

Thank you to every family in Kitsap County who has answered the call to serve

Kennedy for Clerk · August 4, 2026

Meet the campaign team.Mila and Lucy don't know what a County Clerk is.They're still the most enthusiastic members of th...
05/13/2026

Meet the campaign team.

Mila and Lucy don't know what a County Clerk is.

They're still the most enthusiastic members of this operation. Fully committed to the cause — mostly because Brien keeps the treats in the campaign budget.

They also haven't lost an election. We're trusting the streak.

Follow along. August 4, 2026. Vote Kennedy for Kitsap County Clerk.

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Three things. Day one. No additional budget required.01 — Full audit of office operations. Every dollar understood befor...
05/13/2026

Three things. Day one. No additional budget required.

01 — Full audit of office operations. Every dollar understood before decisions get made.

02 — Every resource that exists gets found. Plain-language guides. The forms people need, where people can actually find them.

03 — Annual public report. Operations, budget, goals, delivery. Published. Every year.

This is what I'm offering. A fresh set of eyes, private sector accountability instincts, and the specific experience of having worked inside this office long enough to know where the opportunities are.

Vote Kennedy for Kitsap County Clerk. August 4, 2026.

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05/13/2026

Kitsap County is projecting a $16.2 million structural deficit by 2031. That's a county-wide fiscal reality — not any one office's fault, and not something any one office can solve alone.

But every department is going to be asked to stretch further. To do more with the same resources, or fewer.

I spent ten years in environments where that pressure was constant. Building organizations that had to justify every dollar before spending it. Finding efficiency not because it was encouraged — but because the alternative was losing the client.

That instinct doesn't disappear when you walk into a government building. It's exactly the kind of perspective the Clerk's office can use — someone who's been trained by environments that punish waste and reward results.

I'm not running because something is broken. I'm running because I have something specific to contribute.

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