SLIDE 1 Second Annual Community Conversation
March 16th, 2019
Sponsored by:
- Kingston Cares
- Kingston Chamber of
Commerce
Advisory Council
Foundation
COMING TOGETHER
to strengthen community
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- Provide an opportunity for people to express their hopes and
desires for Kingston, as well as their concerns and issues with the future of our community.
- Provide a venue for small group discussions on a selected
list of issue groups.
- Provide an opportunity to meet others who would be
interested in working together to address issues of mutual interest.
Purpose for a Community Conversation
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Process
Mary McClure and Kirsten Jewell facilitated the event
Identify the issues which the participants wished to discuss
One hour table group discussions on eleven different topics followed by a break. Then a second one hour table group discussion
Short summary report of the results of each table group to the assembled group
Table facilitators and scribes met to assemble the rough report
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The Topics
Youth and Schools Community Social Support Community and Social Connections Growth Environmental Issues Traffic Public Transportation Public Space, Access, and Trails Economic Vitality Emergency Preparedness Affordable Housing
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Each group was asked to answer 4 questions: What exactly is the issue, problem, or challenge facing our community in this area? What are possible short term (1 to 3 years) solutions? What are possible long term (4 to 10 years) solutions? How will each of you participate in solutions to the issue(s)?
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Youth and Schools
Key takeaways Grow involvement of youth in community Grow the participation of youth in the community and the community in the schools Provide a safe and attractive pedestrian route between Kingston and the schools Better visibility of community events at school and school events in the community
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Community Social Support
Key takeaways General lack of social services north of Poulsbo Seniors needing assistance (transportation, home care, care giver respite) Work with Fishline Time Bank concept Education
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Community and Social Connections
Key takeaways Building a strong and resilient community with diverse groups Incorporating new residents into the community Volunteer service opportunities Time Bank concept Recognizing and promoting many good existing opportunities Walkability Communications
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Growth
Key takeaways UGA and Development issues Assessment of existing infrastructure relative to community needs (Port of Kingston) Incorporating new residents
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Environmental Issues
Key takeaways Concern for clear cut/industrial spraying/loss of habitat Wastewater treatment Stormwater (Port of Kingston) Kitsap Environmental Coalition
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Traffic
Key takeaways Ferry traffic and new housing growth traffic Lack of State Patrol support to control ferry traffic Lack of information on future plans
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Public Transportation
Key takeaways Expand service area and times of service KCAC role Form grassroots organization to lobby for solutions
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Public Space, Access and Trails
Key takeaways Safe route to schools Walkability Pedestrian and Bicycle safety Encouraging ferry walk-on visitors STO Trail development Changes to ferry ticketing (reservation system?)
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Economic Vitality
Key takeaways Business and employment assistance Business Incubator Kitsap County reinvestment in Kingston Chamber and Port role Zoning and Code changes Public/Private collaboration
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Emergency Preparedness
Key takeaways Planning Community Education Outreach and Communications Map Your Neighborhood
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Affordable Housing
Key takeaways Community Vision and Unity UGA requirements Development is profit-oriented and will not solve affordable housing by itself Kingston Affordable Housing Working Group
SLIDE 17 We envision a strong and resilient community through education, organization, and
ensure that all of our citizens have access and opportunity to be able to securely meet their basic needs (Shelter, Food, Health Care, Economic Opportunity, Education, Safety). Each person and
- rganization has something to
contribute to this conversation.
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Thank you to our sponsors!
Kingston Citizens Advisory Council
