City of Bainbridge Island
Paul Nylund is an experienced Engineering Manager currently overseeing the Development Engineering and Water Resources sections for the City of Bainbridge Island since November 2017. Previously, Paul served as a Development Engineer with the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, contributing as a Design Manager on complex projects within the Navy Region Northwest. Paul has a strong academic background, holding a Master's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Washington and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy. Paul also has an extensive military background, having held various leadership roles in the US Navy, including Naval Flight Officer and Deputy for Pay and Compensation Policy.
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.