City of Bainbridge Island
Kenton Bruno, P.E. is a civil engineer with extensive experience in residential and mixed-use design, utility infrastructure, and permit review. Currently serving as a Civil Engineer at Rain City Civil since May 2023, Kenton has worked across multiple counties in California and Washington State, gaining expertise in navigating stormwater and design requirements. As Engineer II at the City of Bainbridge Island since November 2021, responsibilities include reviewing and issuing permits for private development and overseeing construction inspections. Prior roles include Project Engineer II at AHBL Inc., Assistant Engineer at Dokken Engineering, and Engineering Intern at San Juan Water District, where a strong foundation in project documentation and engineering calculations was established. Kenton holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from California State University-Sacramento and an Associate's degree in General Studies from Shasta 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.