‘Running’ Results’: Precinct Polls

Issue #1

is the island GOING TO RUN OUT OF DRINKING WATER?

Bainbridge Island faces a unique water challenge: it sits atop an EPA-designated Sole-Source Aquifer, meaning the island has no alternative drinking water source if this underground system is contaminated or depleted. Growing population and development pressure strain this finite groundwater resource, while saltwater intrusion poses a long-term threat. What should we do?

Issue #1 PRECINCT Poll Results

Below are the ‘running’ results as of 10.15.25

Multi-Poll Results Display
COBI should slow growth until the Ground Water Management Plan is completed.
Agree 58%
Disagree 25%
Unsure 17%
Social media has a positive impact on society
Agree 22%
Disagree 51%
Unsure 27%
Electric vehicles will replace gas cars within 10 years
Agree 44%
Disagree 33%
Unsure 23%
Artificial intelligence will improve healthcare outcomes
Agree 67%
Disagree 14%
Unsure 19%

Issue #2

What is the best use for the 625 winslow WAY site?

The BI Planning Commission and City Council are facing considerable citizen resistance to awarding the ‘Old Police Building’ land to a Seattle non-profit, low-income housing developer. Some COBI residents are demanding a more appropriate ‘Island Front Porch’ use of that Ferry Adjacent land while others support the need for affordable housing on the site. What is the best use for this city-owned site?

Issue #2 Precinct Poll

Below are the ‘running’ results as of 10.15.25

COBI Site Development Poll Results
COBI should proceed with its plan to partner with the low-income housing developer for this site
Agree 50%
Disagree 40%
Unsure 10%
COBI should use the site to generate revenue to fund affordable housing elsewhere in the Winslow core
Agree 57%
Disagree 29%
Unsure 14%
COBI should re-purpose the site as a Visitor Center with roof-top restaurant
Agree 63%
Disagree 24%
Unsure 13%
COBI should re-purpose the site as a park
Agree 71%
Disagree 18%
Unsure 11%

Issue #3…

How ‘AffordABle’ can cobi housing be?

The Island's median home price is now over one million dollars. Renting a median two-bedroom apartment requires a six-figure annual income. COBI faces a Fundamental Paradox as residents want to balance water and land conservation in the face of pending State-Mandated affordable housing requirements. How realistic is the building of new ‘affordable’ housing on the island?

Issue #3 PRECINCT Poll

Below are the ‘running’ results as of 10.15.25

COBI Affordable Housing Policy Poll Results
COBI is legally bound to the state's 'Growth Management Act' affordable housing mandates
Agree 68%
Disagree 19%
Unsure 13%
COBI's current 'upzoning' plans will help mitigate our Affordable Housing challenge
Agree 44%
Disagree 35%
Unsure 21%
COBI should disperse affordable housing development Island-wide by incentivizing household landowners to build long-term lease restricted 'ADUs'
Agree 59%
Disagree 26%
Unsure 15%
COBI should suspend affordable housing development until Island-wide infrastructure challenges like water, sewer and roads are better evaluated
Agree 62%
Disagree 23%
Unsure 15%

Issue #4…

One SR-305 roundabout too many?

The Island faces a significant challenge in ‘accommodating’ WSDOT's state-mandated Two-Lane Roundabout at the intersection of SR 305 & High School Road. Besides potential pedestrian safety issues, Islanders’ concerns include impacts on ferry traffic, Sound to Olympics trail access, as well as stormwater and fish management. Scheduled to start in 2027, is this roundabout construction inevitable?

Issue #4 PRECINCT Poll Results

Below are the ‘running’ results as of 10.15.25

COBI Roundabout Policy Poll Results
COBI should cooperate with the State DOT's plan to build this 2-lane roundabout
Agree 36%
Disagree 47%
Unsure 17%
COBI has no real way to stop the State DOT from building this 2-lane roundabout
Agree 61%
Disagree 24%
Unsure 15%
COBI should demand State funding of a pedestrian bridge over any 2-lane roundabout built
Agree 74%
Disagree 16%
Unsure 10%
COBI should fight for a '4-Corner' pedestrian crossing signal instead of building a roundabout
Agree 58%
Disagree 28%
Unsure 14%