City Government

The downtown area of Bainbridge Island was incorporated on August 23, 1947 as the City of Winslow. On February 28, 1991, the remaining unincorporated areas were annexed and the town known as Winslow became the City of Bainbridge Island. The city is governed by a Mayor and City Council and serviced by full-time Police Department, Fire District (mixture of full-time and volunteer personnel), School District and Parks and Recreation District.

Bainbridge Island City Government
280 Madison Avenue
(206) 842-7633

The City of Bainbridge Island Website is an excellent source of information about the Island. Not only will you get up-to-date local government news, road project plans/status and public meetings but also there is an amazing amount of information for new residents in terms of statistics, history, a copy of the Comprehensive Plan and lots of local photographic images.