Remarks by Rick Tift
5 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 1
- Play at 1:02:50
“This is Rick Tift. I concur with Councilmember Camerata's comments that we need a process for folks to follow. And frankly, I thought that's what we were headed for about a month ago when we retracted the previous proposal, said we would go back and come up with a blueprint, for lack of a better term, on how to approach this. Naming Astrid also, I personally worked with Bishop Robertson myself through the years, and so I do remember him as a very influential, inspirational, can-do individual that did make a big difference in our community. So this is certainly not to diminish his…”
City Council · Aug 19, 2026
- Play at 1:40:51
“I'm not in favor of this proposal for the following reasons. One, our citizens have been very generous in the past few years, voting yes for the levy lid lift. We consistently pass Bremerton school levies and bond issues. And we recently passed our fire levy lid lift. I'm opposed to the imposition of any further taxes or fees on our citizens at this time. I feel like they need a break. Another thing that might not be obvious, but personally I just stumbled across it recently, that the state increased the registration fees for trucks effective July 1st, now basing your registration on your…”
City Council · Aug 19, 2026
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“Okay, good evening, everyone. I had the privilege to attend the PSNS and IMF Change Command Ceremony last Friday, where Captain J.D. Crinklaw was relieved by Captain William Sumson. And there was high praise for Captain Crinklaw and the work that he managed during his tour, and confidence that Captain Sumson will continue that. The one noteworthy comment I wanted to bring forward tonight, in addition to just those gentlemen and their command tours, but there were three admirals there, a three-star and a two-star, and in their comments regarding the work of those commanders, they also praised…”
City Council · Aug 19, 2026
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“Okay, good afternoon, good evening, everyone. I don't have a formal report tonight. However, I did have the privilege of attending the change of command ceremony on behalf of the City Council for Group 9, which is located at Bangor. Admiral Nash was relieved by Admiral Figenbaum, and Group 9 is the admiral responsible for the operation of submarines and their crews stationed at banger washington so that concludes my report thank you next is district 6 council member anna mochler hi”
City Council · Jul 15, 2026
- Play at 32:14
“I do not have a report tonight. With the exception of the event in District 7 was the opening of Kitsap Lake Park and Playgrounds. Oh, sorry. I do not have a formal report tonight. I just want to echo what the mayor said with regard to Kitsap Lake Park and clean up. And that's the big event in District 7. So for the last couple of weeks, thank you.”
City Council · Jul 1, 2026