Leadership Void
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The "Old Boys' Club": Stifling Progress
Mayor Wheeler’s administration prioritizes loyalty over merit, creating an insular environment that hinders progress and new ideas.
Promoting "Yes-Men": He consistently promotes from within, favoring those who align with his views rather than seeking out diverse talent and fresh perspectives.
Same Old Contractors: The city continues to work with the same contractors, even when more innovative or cost-effective alternatives might exist.
Blurred Lines: The involvement of a current city worker as his campaign manager raises questions about impartiality and good governance.
It’s time to dismantle the "Old Boys' Network" and bring in diverse talent to truly move Bremerton forward.
Slow permitting
Bremerton has the slowest business and residential permitting in the Puget Sound.
The Wheeler Administration has stood in the way of reforms to the street eater program.