Christine Rolfes is a longtime public servant who has represented Washington's 23rd Legislative District in Kitsap County, encompassing communities like Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo, Kingston, Hansville, Keyport, Silverdale, and East Bremerton. Born in 1967 in New York, she currently serves as Kitsap County Commissioner for District 1 . Notable achievements include advancing legislation for small businesses, ferry reform, military families and veterans , public education, entrepreneurship , and environment, education, and transportation policy.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.A. in economics from the University of Virginia; M.P.A. from the University of Washington.
• Political Experience:
  • Bainbridge Island City Council member.
  • Washington House of Representatives .
  • Washington State Senate .
  • Served on committees including Education, Ways and Means, and Joint Select Committees on Education Accountability and School Funding.
  • Prior role: Business development officer with the U.S. Agency for International Development, counseling Northwest businesses.