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Kitsap County Council for Human Rights

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

Applications are open to serve on the Council for Human Rights. There is a new position for a Kitsap youth. Details and the online application are at kcowa.us/advisorygroups or contact Rebecca Pirtle at rpirtle@kitsap.gov.

Sign up to receive Council updates and information through the county's electronic notification system.
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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 for all. The awards are named in honor of Linda Gabriel, a founder of the Kitsap County Council for Human Rights, who passed away in 2014. For a complete list of past recipients, please click here.


Past Statements & Open Letters

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.


​2024 Work Plan

​Council for Human Rights 2024 Work Plan
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​2024 Agendas / Minutes

​January 21 (Annual Retreat)
​February 20
​March 19
​April 16 - Virtual only
​May 21 - Virtual only
​June 18
​July 16
​August 20
​September 17
​October 15
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​2023 Agendas / Minutes 

​January 14 (Annual Retreat)
​February 21
​March 7 - Special Meeting
​March 21
​April 18
May 16
​June 18
​July 18
​August 15
​September 19
​October 4 - Special meeting
​October 17
​November 14 - Special meeting - Link to join via Zoom included on the Agenda
​December - No meeting - Council will be attending the County Commissioners' business meeting at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 11 to present the Linda Gabriel Awards.
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​Members

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​Representative

​Position

​Term Ending

Timothy Mangrum
District 1
12/31/26
Barbara Dennis
​District 112/31/26
Jeffrey Hora
​District 1
12/31/26
VACANT
​District 1

Wilder Kruzan
​District 2
12/31/26
VACANT
​District 2

Jim Manlove
​District 2
12/31/25
Erika Anderson
​District 2
 12/31/26
VACANT
​District 3
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Shannae Peters
​District 3
12/31/26
Elizabeth Holmes
​District 3
12/31/24
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
​**NEW**
​Youth Position 
​One-Year Term
​**NEW**
​Youth Position
​One-Year Term

 Resources

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


Reporting Incidents & Complaints

Discrimination Complaints

The Kitsap County Council for Human Rights principal role is educational. It has no authority to investigate and make findings in a discrimination case. 

Hate Crimes & Bias Incidents

How to report a hate crime.

Learn how the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office responds to Hate Crimes.

10 Ways to Fight Hate from the Poverty Law Center

Rental Complaints

To file a complaint related to housing, including rentals, contact the Fair Housing Center of Washington at https://www.hum.wa.gov/fair-housing

Healthcare Agencies & Facilities Complaints

Contact the Washington Department of Health at its facility complaint website

Sexual Exploitation or Trafficking

Survivor Support Hotline & Services including crisis support, education, tools and resources at 360-362-5143 or help@scarletroad.org .
Drop-in support center (Bremerton)

Kitsap County Timeline of Human Rights

Compiled by the Kitsap County
Council for Human Rights

Updated November 2022

Click here to view and download.

(Email suggested edits and additions here.)


International Human Rights

Contact the United Nations Human Rights Council at http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/HRC/Pages/Home.aspx.


Educational Tools to Explore Racial, Gender and Other Bias












Council for Human Rights
Forum Resources


Reproductive Healthcare

State and Local Resources for Reproductive Health created for the council's Reproductive Justice forum May 14, 2024

Know Your Pride: A Legal Rights Guide for Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Youth in Washington from the Washington State Bar Association Leadership Institute, 2023

After Roe Fell from the Center for Reproductive Rights of Washington

Voting Resources

Kitsap County Auditor's Office - Elections division



Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in 1948



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CONTACT US

For more information, contact Rebecca Pirtle at rpirtle@kitsap.gov


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