Executive

City Clerk, Christine Brown, MMC, CPRO

206-780-8618 (direct)
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Christine Brown was appointed City Clerk on January 1, 2017 and has worked for the City of Bainbridge Island since 2006, first as Paralegal and then as Deputy City Clerk and Public Records Officer. The City Clerk coordinates the development of the City Council meeting agendas and is responsible for the smooth operation of City Council meetings, including compliance with the Washington Open Public Meetings Act.

The City Clerk is the City's Public Records Officer and manages the City’s response to public records requests. The City Clerk also reviews and implements policies related to public records responses, monitors evolving legal requirements, and trains other City staff. Other responsibilities include updating the municipal code, posting legal notices, and receiving claims for damages, appeals, and lawsuits filed against the City.

Human Resources Manager, Kate Brown

206-780-8593 (direct)
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The Human Resources Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating and administering the City’s personnel policies, programs, services and systems. The position oversees recruitment, benefits, development, performance management and employee and labor relations.
                                                                                                                                 

Emergency Management Coordinator, Anne LeSage

206-780-8629 (direct)
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Anne LeSage was hired as the Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Bainbridge Island in November 2018. The Emergency Management Coordinator develops and leads the City’s emergency management program in all phases, including mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. The City is working to be a recognized leader in emergency management in Washington State. Anne is a Certified Emergency Manager by the International Association of Emergency Managers.

Previously, Anne served as the Emergency Management Director at the University of California, Irvine.  Prior to working for UCI, Anne worked in Public Health Preparedness; holding positions in both Dallas County Health and Human Services and the Washington State Department of Health Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Program. Anne moved to Bainbridge Island from Aliso Viejo, California.

Anne received her master’s degree in Emergency Management from Jacksonville State University, her master’s degree in Public Health from University of North Carolina, Greensboro, and her bachelor’s degree in Community Health Education from California State University, Northridge. 

Deputy City Clerk/Records Management Coordinator, Peggy Nimb

206-780-8604 (direct)
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Peggy Nimb was hired as the Deputy City Clerk in October 2021. The Deputy City Clerk performs a variety of administrative duties in support of the City Clerk and acts as clerk in their absence.  

Other responsibilities include preparing legislative documents and supporting the City Clerk, City Manager, City Council and Leadership Team in the development of the City Council agenda. The Deputy City Clerk serves as Records Management Coordinator for the City and is responsible for managing records in accordance with the Washington State Archives Records Retention Schedule.

Executive Assistant Rosalind “Roz” Lassoff

206-780-8624 (direct)
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Roz Lassoff has been working for the City of Bainbridge Island since 1993 and has held positions such as Administrative Assistant, Deputy City Clerk and City Clerk. In her  role as Executive Assistant, Ms. Lassoff performs a variety of highly responsible, complex and diverse duties by providing administrative, analytical and technical support to the City Manager and Executive Department. Ms. Lassoff handles confidential and sensitive information, manages assigned programs and projects, administers contracts and budgets, and provides general office management services.