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Peter Best is a seasoned planner with extensive experience in land use and environmental policy. Currently serving as a Senior Planner for the City of Bainbridge Island since February 2020, Peter has previously held key positions such as Senior Planner for Kitsap County and Planning Manager for the Puget Sound Partnership. Peter also contributed to conservation efforts as a Conservation Committee Member and Board Member for the Great Peninsula Conservancy from 2012 to 2021. Educational qualifications include a Master of Marine Affairs and a Master of Public Administration focused on Environmental Policy from the University of Washington, along with a BA in Planning & Environmental Policy from Western Washington University. Peter's career began with various planning roles at the City of Bainbridge Island and as a Lab/Field Technician at the Institute for Watershed Studies.