City of Bainbridge Island
Linda Hinman currently serves as an Administrative Specialist II for the City of Bainbridge Island, where responsibilities include connecting the Public Works Engineering department with community members and coordinating the Right-of-Way permit process. Prior experience includes roles such as Operations Coordinator and Office Coordinator at the Marguerite Casey Foundation, where Linda managed office operations and supported remote staff. Linda also worked as an Administrative Coordinator for the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, providing administrative support and managing the club's database. Earlier in Linda's career, as a Paraeducator in the Bainbridge Island School District, efforts focused on supporting students with special needs. Linda's foundational experience includes sales and inventory coordination at Ernst Home & Nursery. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Communications from City University of Seattle and an AA in General Business Administration from Shoreline Community 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.