Kitsap County Sheriff John Gese announced he will resign from his position on June 26, 2026, marking an abrupt conclusion to his tenure ahead of the official end of his term.
In response to the sudden announcement, the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners has requested formal verification of the resignations for the four staff members working under Gese.
Gese’s previous warnings about "negative impacts" suggest that the departing leadership may have felt the current funding model was unsustainable.
Myers is running as a Democrat and currently serves as a detective sergeant within the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office.
Voters and residents should view this as more than a clerical change.
Kitsap County Sheriff John Gese and four top officials depart June 26 amid budget tensions. Interim appointment process begins for Kitsap County.