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The B.I.Stander Podcast

Timothy Self

Blair King

DEC 19, 202451 MIN
The B.I.Stander Podcast

Blair King

DEC 19, 202451 MIN

Description

Today we welcome Blair King The City Manager of Bainbridge Island Background

Blair King was appointed City Manager May 2021.  Prior to serving the City of Bainbridge Island, King served as city manager for a variety of small to medium sized cities, including coastal and island communities.  

His background includes experience with budget and finance; growth control and land use; public works and infrastructure; "Main Street;" and public safety.  Mr. King has spent a career working for cities and is committed to ethical effective high quality local government.  

He is a member of the International City/County Managers Association (ICMA) and the International Network of Asian Public Administrators (I-NAPA).  King holds a Master of Public Administration and bachelor's degree from Fresno State University.

The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers the Arts, Society & Culture told through Human Interest stories.

The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK!

Thank you for your support! The B.I.Stander Podcast is a listener supported show, please consider subscribing.  

BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND 

The BISTANDER Podcast!

Blue Canary Auto NOW ALSO in Bremerton!

Sound Reprographics

Song "Fly on the Wall by LeRoy Bell and available at: 

Tower Records!

Additional sound effects by: https://www.zapsplat.com/

Support the Show on PATREON

"Be a friend, tell a friend!"