Elected Experience: President, Kitsap Music Teachers/West Sound Music Teachers Associations; Bremerton Symphony Board

Other Professional Experience: The Bowling family has lived in the area since the 1930’s and Irene is a 36-year local, small business owner, mom, and lifelong educator; Faculty of Olympic College and University of Maryland; Professional concert pianist

Education: Doctor of Music, University of Washington; Master of Music, University of Maryland; Bachelor of Music, Arizona State University; International Rotary Scholar

Community Service: YWCA Outstanding Woman of Achievement Award; American Legion, Kitsap AIDS Foundation, Rotary Polio Program, NKHS Piano Endowment; Committee for Central Kitsap Schools levy; West Sound Performing Arts Center Board; Classroom volunteer

Statement: We need leadership that isn’t afraid to stand up to special interests and do what's right rather than what’s expedient. Irene Bowling will take her 36 years as a successful, local small business owner and get something done in Olympia. She believes it’s past time to fully fund our local schools, provide strong stewardship of our natural resources, and make working families a priority.

Irene opposes a State Income Tax and is a strong supporter of 2nd Amendment Rights. She’ll stand up to special interests, put people before politics, and give us the right kind of leadership in Olympia.