The Committee's research, source documents, and analytical work are made publicly available here. Transparency is a core principle of this effort.
A comprehensive policy analysis evaluating the constitutional, fiscal, geographic, and infrastructure rationale for including Anderson Island within the proposed Peninsula County boundary. The study examines multi-year Federal Transit Administration data showing ferry farebox recovery rates consistently near 28–32%, and argues that subsidy is a structural characteristic of maritime infrastructure — not evidence of dysfunction — consistent with Island County, San Juan County, and Washington State Ferries. Anderson Island and the Peninsula share a defining vulnerability: constrained access corridors. The Tacoma Narrows Bridge and the Steilacoom ferry route are parallel single points of failure, and unified governance would enable integrated redundancy planning, joint evacuation modeling, and coordinated economic development. The analysis further finds that including the ferry system within Peninsula County's projected $45.5 million annual property tax base remains fiscally manageable, and that governance alignment — not cost avoidance — is the correct framework for evaluating boundary design.
Review of the 1911 legislative process by which Pend Oreille County was separated from Stevens County — Washington's most recent county formation and the primary historical precedent for this effort.
Relevant provisions of the Washington State Constitution governing the formation, alteration, and boundaries of counties, including signature thresholds and legislative requirements.
Preliminary voter registration data for the proposed Peninsula County boundary, sourced from the Pierce County Auditor. Required to determine the signature threshold for any future petition effort.
A structured fiscal comparison using verified assessed valuation and levy data for the proposed Peninsula County boundary, benchmarked against Island County's adopted 2023 budget. The analysis finds the proposed county would receive more than twice the property tax revenue of Island County, and that all other major revenue streams — sales tax, REET, licensing, and fees — are structurally comparable based on documented commercial and retail capacity. Read the full report for complete findings and methodology.
A compilation of published news coverage documenting Peninsula residents' long-standing concerns about county representation, public safety service delivery, and geographic governance issues.
Overview of how Washington Territory and State boundaries were established from 1853 forward, including the transportation and geographic factors that shaped original county boundaries.
Documents in this library are provided for public education and transparency. They represent the Committee's ongoing research and do not constitute legal advice. The Committee is committed to publishing its analytical work as it is completed. Additional documents will be added as the feasibility review progresses. All source materials are cited. Residents with relevant research or documentation are encouraged to contact the Committee.