Bainbridge Conservation Coalition
We’re holding our city and ourselves accountable—
because the choices made today shape the island we’ll pass on tomorrow.
News
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False Assurances About Massive Upzoning
Continue readingFalse Assurances About Massive Upzoning A City Council Member Recently Tried to Deflect Concerns Over the City’s Push for Massive Upzoning in Winslow During a Comp Plan Steering Committee Meeting. Growing numbers of Bainbridge Islanders are concerned about the City of Bainbridge Island’s push for massive upzoning in Winslow. They’ve heard the City’s pro-growth messaging […]
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Town Hall Presentation by Mike Nelson 2025
Continue readingOn October 13, 2025 city council candidate Mike Nelson presented a plan for meeting requirements of the State’s Growth Management Act—which include comprehensive planning for affordable housing—in a way that will minimize zoning increases by focusing only on affordable housing, respect Bainbridge Island’s finite carrying capacity, and not result in higher taxes for Bainbridge Islanders. […]
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Mike Nelson’s Proposed Policies on Water and Housing
Continue readingMike Nelson during his campaign presented a lengthy slide presentation on his approach to water and affordable housing for Bainbridge Island. Following is a summary of Mike’s recommendations and presentation. Background The water and housing issues were put into sharp focus by a 1990 Washington State law, the Growth Management Act (GMA), amended in 2021 […]
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Bainbridge Comp Plan Update as 2026 Begins New Deadline for Completion is 6/30/26
Continue readingBainbridge Comp Plan Update as 2026 Begins New Deadline for Completion is 6/30/26 City Council recently set a new completion date for updating Bainbridge Island’s comprehensive plan (Comp Plan) — June 30, 2026. The Comp Plan revision was supposed to be completed by the end of December 2024. So why is it taking so long?: […]
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New Council Members Lara Lant and Mike Nelson to be Sworn in January 13, 2026
Continue readingMeet the New Council Members as Lara Lant and Mike Nelson to be Sworn in January 13, 2026 The newly elected Bainbridge Island city council members, Lara Lant (North Ward) and Mike Nelson (South Ward), will soon be sworn in on 1-13-26. They’ll be filling positions previous held by Joe Deets and Jon Quitslund. Here’s […]
Monthly Events
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Feb, 26
KECP: Stewardship begins at home – Native plants and backyard ponds
26159 Dulay Rd Ne, Kingston WA
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Feb, 26
Diving into Watersheds: Winter Member Lecture
7566 High School Rd NE Bainbridge Island WA, 98110
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Join a Meeting
BCC meets every first and third Monday of the month at the Marge Williams Center in Winslow from 6pm to 8pm. Meetings are open to the public. Located at: 221 Winslow Way W, Bainbridge Island
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Ways to Watch City Council Meetings
In-person at City Hall, City Council Chambers
City website livestream
Visit: https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/1101/City-Council-Agendas
then click on "In Progress" when the meeting starts
Meetings are Tuesdays at 6pm
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