Message from Mayor Wheeler

Opening slowly will be key to protecting the health of our citizens 

I write this letter to provide an update on the coronavirus and its impact in our community. 

It was only a couple of months ago, the virus was spreading rapidly. Snohomi...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Additional Funds Available for Bremerton COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program

Mayor Wheeler announced today that an additional $268,383 is now available for the Bremerton COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program to aid residents who need help in making rental paym...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Suspension of Timed, On-Street Parking in Downtown and 5-Day Parking Rule in Neighborhoods Extended to May 31

To support social distancing measures in the City of Bremerton, Mayor Wheeler has extended emergency changes to parking rules for essential worker...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Gold Mountain Golf Course Set to Reopen on May 5

Mayor Greg Wheeler announced today that the City of Bremerton Gold Mountain Golf Course will reopen effective Tuesday, May 5 with safety protocols in place. The new health and safety recommendations were est...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Mayor Wheeler to Partially Reopen Bremerton Parks on May 5

Walking Paths, Trails Will Be Available for Walking, Jogging, Hiking And Nature Viewing

Mayor Greg Wheeler announced today that parks will be partially reopened beginning next week. Effective Tuesda...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Gov. Inslee to lift some restrictions on certain outdoor activities 

Governor Inslee said today he will partially reduce restrictions for some state recreational uses beginning May 5. Hiking, fishing, hunting and some other daytime outdoor activit...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Gov. Inslee Announces Plan to Resume Some Construction Projects in the State

Today, Governor Inslee announced a plan that was developed in consultation with the construction industry in the state. The effort would resume certain construction activity if ap...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

‘A safe, measured approach is necessary to reopen the City’

Governor Inslee announced this week that his administration is working on a roadmap to gradually modify restrictions in the state and safely begin recovery efforts in the midst...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

The following email was sent today to all employees in the City of Bremerton. It gives an update that the City remains on solid financial footing at this time in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Dear City Personnel, 

As you all know, the City of ...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

A COVID-19 drive-up testing site in Bremerton operated by the Kitsap County Emergency Operations Center has reopened through Friday, April 17. More residents are now eligible for testing, including those in high-risk populations or essential service occup...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Public Advisory: To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Wednesday, April 15th City Council meeting is being held remotely.

The City Council Chambers is closed to the public, and all Council Members and staff will be participating in the meeting virtual...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Mayor Greg Wheeler gives a video update on efforts taking place in the City of Bremerton due to the coronavirus. Check out the YouTube video here.

Message from Mayor Wheeler

We Will Get Through This Together

During these times, I want to recognize the commitment and spirit of our citizens in helping to slow the spread of the coronavirus in our community.

Over the past several weeks, I have been encouraged by the steps residents...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

City of Bremerton Pledges More Funding to Expand Bremerton COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program 

Due to impacts caused by the coronavirus, Mayor Greg Wheeler committed $263,000 in additional funds today to the Bremerton COVID-19 Rental Assistance Pr...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

City Extends Suspension of Timed, On-Street Parking in Downtown and 5-Day Parking Rule in Neighborhoods to May 4

Bremerton, WA (April 6, 2020) – To encourage social distancing and to protect the public, the City has temporarily extended the emerg...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

It’s Important to Comply with State’s Stay-at-Home Order to Limit Spread of Coronavirus

Bremerton, WA (March 31, 2020) – Mayor Greg Wheeler issued a stern message to non-essential businesses and residents today who are not com...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Public Advisory: The Wednesday, April 1st City Council meeting is being held remotely due to COVID-19 in our community. 

The City Council Chambers is closed to the public, and all Council Members and staff will be participating in the meeting remo...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

City puts plastic bag ban on hold to address COVID-19 safety concerns of workers, residents 

Bremerton, WA (March 27, 2020) – Mayor Greg Wheeler issued an emergency directive today to suspend enforcement of the plastic bag ban due to con...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

City Suspends Timed, On-Street Parking in Downtown and 5-Day Parking Rule in Neighborhoods

Bremerton, WA (March 26, 2020) – To encourage social distancing and to protect the public, the City is temporarily making emergency changes to par...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Bremerton COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program Now Available

Bremerton, WA (March 25, 2020) – The Bremerton COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program was launched today to aid City residents facing financial hardship due to the outbreak. 

The temp...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

The Wednesday, March 25 Bremerton City Council 5:00 PM study session has been canceled due to Governor Inslee’s "stay at home" order in response to COVID-19.

The City will be exploring additional precautions to meet so...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

I have directed our Parks and Recreation Department to take additional actions today to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Please see notice below.Greg WheelerMayor

City of Bremerton Responds to Coronavirus 

All parks, playgrounds, sp...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

I have directed our Tax and Licensing Division to help reduce the financial burden and impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on City businesses. Please see notice below.Greg WheelerMayor

City of Bremerton Responds to Coronavirus 

City suspends late...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Tonight’s Bremerton City Council meeting has been canceled to make preparations for COVID-19. 

The City has canceled tonight’s Wednesday, March 18 meeting to research technology options and recommended measures for future publi...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

I have directed our Parks and Recreation Department to take additional actions to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Please see notice below.Greg WheelerMayor

City of Bremerton Responds to Coronavirus 

Organized outdoor activities and...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

City of Bremerton Responds to Coronavirus by Assisting with Utility Billing

City waiving fees, will not shut off water for customers 

Bremerton, WA (March 16, 2020) – As our area faces impacts due to the coronavirus, the City of Bremerton...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

City of Bremerton Closing Customer Counters to Walk-in Visitors

Staff and Services Still Available by Phone, Email and Online

Effective on Monday, March 16, 2020, City of Bremerton customer service counters on the 6th and 1st floors of the Norm Dicks Govern...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

I have directed our Parks and Recreation Department to close the Bremerton Senior Center today. Please see notice below.Greg WheelerMayor

The City of Bremerton Parks and Recreation Department is announcing the closure of the Bremerton Senior Center effecti...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Proclamation of Emergency Issued for City of Bremerton

On Thursday, March 12, Mayor Greg Wheeler signed a Proclamation of Emergency in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). 

The Emergency Declaration will allow the City to take essential steps for th...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

City of Bremerton Monitoring COVID-19 in Kitsap County, Washington State

Governor Jay Inslee put in place an emergency proclamation today, prohibiting events and religious gatherings with more than 250 people in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties in respo...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Mayor Greg Wheeler would like to announce his 2020 Initiatives for the City of Bremerton. The 2020 initiatives continue many of the efforts begun over the past two years as well as include new items for Making Bremerton Better for All. 

View the M...

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Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan

Bremerton Parks and Recreation staff in conjunction with the Parks and Recreation Commission have been working over the past 11 months to update the city’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan, which provides a road map to develop a quality syste...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

City of Bremerton Cannot Extend Kitsap Rescue Mission’s Temporary Occupancy Permit for Shelter Use 

'I cannot in good conscience extend temporary occupancy for a shelter that is unsafe.'

Mayor Wheeler sent the following email today to Kitsap Rescue...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Salvation Army has Agreed to Open Overnight Shelter When Kitsap Rescue Mission Shelter Closes on October 13; No Gap in Service to Community’s Homeless 

On Wednesday, the Salvation Army in Bremerton announced it would open its doors early as an ove...

Bremerton Fire Department Job Opportunities

The City of Bremerton is hiring! Learn about the Firefighter Paramedic and Lateral Firefighter employment opportunities with Bremerton Fire Department. Download the job flyers (http://bit.ly/2Hs4xrL and http://bit.ly/2ZgVq8c) or visit the Current Jobs web...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Kitsap County Fails to Protect Families, Signs Off on Sexual Predator Housing Zones in Neighborhoods

It’s hard to understand why Kitsap County failed to protect families and signed off on Sexually Violent Predator (SVPs) housing zones in neighborhoods. Bre...

Bremerton Rental Assistance Program

“Bremerton’s Rental Assistance Program has changed my life! I don’t know how I would have been able to afford moving into my apartment without it.” – Bremerton Rental Assistance Program Participant

Do you need help with rent, eviction or security ...