Jeff Coughlin represents Bremerton City Council District 3 which includes the Downtown area “Harborside”, Manette (bounded by NE Stone Way and Jacobsen Boulevard), and Evergreen Rotary Park and Kitsap 9/11 Memorial.
Jeff is serving his first term though 2025. He was the Council President in 2023.
In 2025, Jeff is Chair for the Parks, Finance, Investment & Parking Committee and Vice Chair for the Public Works Committee. He also serves on the LEOFF 1 Fire Pension Board and the Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project Review Committee. Jeff is also a member of the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC) Executive Board and an alternate to the Mayor for the KRCC Transportation Policy Board.
Council Member Coughlin was awarded the Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership in July 2025 by the Association of Washington Cities; and the Certificate of Municipal Leadership in July 2023. The CML Program provides elected officials “with the knowledge they need to effectively operate within the law, plan for the future, secure and manage funds, foster stronger relationships, and work to build more equitable communities.” To earn these certificates, the elected official attends AWC sponsored workshops across these competency areas: 1) roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements; 2) public sector resource management; 3) community planning and development; 4) effective local leadership; 5) diversity, equity, and inclusion; 6) participate in workshops; and 7) serve in a on a statewide committee, commission, taskforce, or council.
Jeff will make “communication and collaboration” with constituents his top priority while in office; and will advocate “to use revenue resulting from the growth to improve our streets, parks, utilities, and critical community services.”