After months of community discussion, a new ordinance regulating Short-Term Rental units (STR) was passed unanimously at the February 14th City Council meeting, by a vote of seven to zero. During the past year, the Bainbridge Chamber helped bring together COBI, the innkeepers (including hotel, …
On September 12, 2023, City Council adopted an Ordinance amending Chapter 8.24 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code, Disposable Food Service Ware and Waste Reduction, to reflect challenges with implementation per feedback from the local business community, Chamber Ambassadors and City staff. That ordinance included …
UPDATE 09/12/23: Council unanimously voted to approve the proposed changes and updates to the Waste Reduction Ordinance – effective 09/27/23 – so the cup fee is officially repealed… UPDATE 08/09/23 – Council voted unanimously at the August 8th meeting to move the proposed ordinance updates …
City to Work with Business, Tourism, Residential Communities with Goal of Improving Local Oversight, Lodging Connections on Bainbridge Island In response to a presentation made by City Manager Blair King at last week’s May 16 City Council Study Session, council members began to consider whether …
Faced With Pressing Community Needs, Policy Process Deadlines, Council Members Open the Door to Move Island Forward At last week’s City Council Regular City Council Meeting, council members voted on several important measures that serve to further long-established and identified public needs by residents, city …
At the April 18 Bainbridge Island City Council Study Session, in response to advocacy from the Chamber and strong feedback from the business community, council members will discuss recommended changes to BIMC 8.24 – the ‘Single Use Foodware and Waste Reduction’ Ordinance. The changes would …
Local PFAS Timelines Among Most Progressive, Aggressive In The Nation There’s A LOT happening in the world of consumer packaging and waste in the State of Washington and at the City of Bainbridge Island these days. In addition to the local waste reduction and food …
In November 2021, City Council adopted new regulations to reduce single-use plastic waste, effective January 1, 2023. These regulations are intended to reduce waste in our environment and litter in the ocean, protect public health, and reduce our dependence on plastic. For detailed information, please …
UPDATE: Ordinance 2021-34 was unanimously approved at the 11/09/21 council meeting, with no public comment recorded in opposition. Said City Manager Blair King at the meeting, “I’m committed as the city manager… to make it a success, based upon education and incentives and willing compliance, …
Over the past couple of weeks, Business Ambassadors from the Chamber (in partnership with the Bainbridge Island Downtown Association, Zero Waste, and COBI staff) have been roaming the island in teams, from Winslow to Rolling Bay, Day Road to Lynwood Center and all commercial districts …