City of Bainbridge Island
Jennifer Sutton, AICP, has extensive experience in urban planning, currently serving as a Senior Planner for the City of Bainbridge Island since 2013. With a solid foundation in planning that began in 2004, Jennifer has continuously contributed to the City of Bainbridge Island's Planning and Community Development initiatives. Jennifer holds a Master of Science in Environmental Studies from the University of Montana and a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Environmental Science from Mount Holyoke College.
City of Bainbridge Island
City Government: The City began with the incorporation of the town of Winslow in 1947. In 1991, the city annexed the remainder of the Island, establishing the City of Bainbridge Island. The annexation allowed the city government to take full responsibility for providing dedicated services to the entire island. As a non-charter code city, Bainbridge Island originally operated under a Mayor/Council form of government. The form of government has been changed following a May 19, 2009 vote in which a majority of islanders expressed a preference for the Council/Manager form of government. This form of government is regulated under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 35A.13.