Ask Brien

Ask Brien

Genuinely ask about the office — jury duty, records, process, budget, accessibility. Brien answers every real question on the record, usually within 24 hours. Questions get reviewed before publishing; nothing appears until approved.

What in your point of view is wrong with the Clerk's office? How would you fix the budget problem?

How much do you rely on AI in your daily workflow, and how do you ensure it doesn't negatively impact your decisions and answers?

You make a lot of claims about your experience, but don't give any details. Please provide a detailed biography so voters can judge your qualifications.

I've never been to court in my life. Why should I care who runs this office?

Is there anything about how the office runs right now that you'd actually keep?

I've voted in every primary for as long as I can remember. I've never once paid attention to the Clerk's race. Why should this year be any different?

What does the Clerk's office actually look like if you win? What's different on day one versus four years from now?

Why should I trust that you'll actually follow through once you're elected?

Is there anything about this race you're not allowed to talk about because you still work there?

What's your relationship with the legal community — judges, attorneys, the Bar Association?

This is a back-of-the-ballot race most people skip. Why should I bother voting for it?

Can I file for divorce without a lawyer in Kitsap County?

What does “self-funded” actually mean for your campaign? Does that give you an advantage or a disadvantage?

I got a jury summons and I’m really anxious about it. What should I actually expect?

How do you feel about running against someone you work with every day?

What actually happens to court records? Are they public? Can anyone just look up my case?

If you win, what happens to the people who currently work in the Clerk's office?

What does the Clerk's office actually do with jury duty? I always thought it was just random luck who gets called.

Have any of your businesses ever had union employees? Have you ever had to work with or bargain with a union?

The county is facing a big budget shortfall. What does that actually have to do with the Clerk's office?

What actually happens when someone shows up to court without a lawyer? Do they get help or are they just on their own?

How do I get a copy of a court record from Kitsap County Superior Court?

Have you personally ever had to navigate the court system?

I got a jury summons. What actually happens if I ignore it?

With your background, why the Clerk's office specifically? Why not run for something bigger?

What do I actually need to bring to a passport appointment at the Clerk's office?

You've worked inside the Clerk's office for over a year. What's the single biggest problem you've found?