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Port announces airport feasibility open house after 2,700 public responses; staff reports highlight hires and boat show
Summary
Port staff said the airport feasibility study drew about 2,700 public comments; the port will host an open house (public meeting) to review the consultants' final report. Staff also reported employee anniversaries, a new marina hire, promotion in accounting, and the upcoming Seattle Boat Show and Bremerton High School aviation field trip.
Port of Bremerton staff said the airport feasibility study generated about 2,700 public responses and that the port will hold an open house to present the consultants’ final report to commissioners and the public.
Staff said the open house will be held at the Novick Center (city conference space) at a February meeting (the meeting after next) and that the consultants will explain demographic findings for cargo and passenger opportunities and answer public questions. At this stage staff said the Federal Aviation Administration has not been involved in the feasibility study; staff expects to contact FAA, airlines and other stakeholders if the study identifies viable opportunities.
Staff reports and personnel updates: the port recognized a 32‑year anniversary for long‑time administrative staff member Ginger and announced a new full‑time marina port attendant, Jacob Henry Dosch, who transitioned from seasonal work. The commission also approved the promotion of Christy Miller to accounting manager; staff said Miller led month‑end financial close work during the CFO transition.
Other items: staff previewed the Seattle Boat Show (Jan. 31–Feb. 8) and said port staff will staff a booth to promote Bremerton and Port Orchard marinas. Staff described a Bremerton High School aviation field trip to the Bremerton National Airport that brought 15 students to view historical aircraft, life‑flight equipment and a flight simulator.
Ending: Staff said they will post the consultants’ final airport feasibility report and host the public open house; commissioners asked staff to keep them apprised of next steps and stakeholder outreach.
