Election Day is Nov. 4, 2025.

A new voice and vision in Position #6 for a healthy, resilient, and vibrant Port Orchard.

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About Shirah

I’m the mother of two energetic boys. We live with my sister, two cats, and two dogs.

I’m a lawyer and a small business owner who runs a strategic communications consultancy.

I’m an alum of three excellent universities: Pepperdine University, the University of Southern California Law School, and the University of Arkansas Law school where I achieved an advanced law degree in agricultural and food policy.

I’ve had some fascinating jobs: enduring “business bootcamp” at a prestigious talent agency, negotiating contracts for TV/film companies, leading teams as a producer/director, digging through corporate documents of pharmaceutical legal cases, engaging audiences and facilitating discussions on social topics, connecting farmers and farming organizations with resources, and selling products at farmers markets.

But I’ve also faced many challenges along this exciting journey.

There were times that I struggled with mental and physical health. Bouts of underemployment and unemployment destroyed my self-worth. Although I have never been without shelter, it is only because I have a strong network of family and friends. I have known the sorrow of having a brother, a military veteran, lose his life to fentanyl.

People ask me: Why are you running? I’m running because my experience, skills, and passion can contribute to a healthy, resilient, and vibrant Port Orchard. I’m doing it for our community, and for our future — especially for our littles.

Serving my community is my passion. Currently, I serve on the Board of Directors of the Port Orchard Farmers Market to expand food access and grow local businesses. I also serve as the South Kitsap representative for Bremerton Kitsap Access Television, which promotes locally-produced programming and government transparency.

Your vote for me is a vote for leadership representing families, businesses, and more; someone who is invested in the present and future for everyone who lives in Port Orchard.

Sincerely,

Shirah

Vision: Priorities

My priorities come from asking and listening to my community.

I have so much gratitude for every conversation.

  • The median salary is far below the income needed to purchase an average cost house. We need real economic development that doesn’t just mean building more high-rise apartments, while increasing our property taxes to pay for the increased infrastructure these new developments demand.

  • Whether it’s due to issues like childcare, disabilities, employability, or simply the drive to start a  business, we want Port Orchard to be a city that helps small businesses grow and thrive. We want businesses here that help us circulate our dollars to benefit our city, not just Silverdale or Gig Harbor. Growing and supporting local businesses also means job growth.

  • We want to be able to make updates to our homes without running into endless red tape and astronomical fees.

  • We’re concerned about safety, and want lost-cost ways to address it.

  • We want a voice in how the City spends our tax dollars, especially on projects that are given incentives that shift the tax burden to the rest of us.

Your Voice, your vote.

Candidate Statement. Filmed at BKAT (Bremerton Kitsap Access Television).

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