Brian Brett
Candidate for Chelan County Auditor, Short and full term
Background
- Occupation
- Certified public accountant; retired fire chief
A Washington certified public accountant and former senior accountant at Cordell, Neher & Co. who spent 34 years in the fire service, including 8 years as chief of the Wenatchee Valley Fire Department. Holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Central Washington University; has not held elected office.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to strengthen the office's audit and finance functions.
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“My academic and professional experience will strengthen the audit and finance functions while supporting the efficient use of taxpayer dollars”
Government & transparency
Pledges transparent elections and accurate public records.
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“The office of Chelan County Auditor plays a vital role in protecting public trust through transparent elections, responsible financial oversight, accurate public records”
Pledges a customer-service approach across the whole county.
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“I value collaboration, professionalism, and a customer-service approach that serves all communities throughout Chelan County.”
All sources (4)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Chelan County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (Precinct 100)
Election filing · Chelan County Auditor, Elections · co.chelan.wa.us
- Local Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Chelan County Auditor, Elections · co.chelan.wa.us
- Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election
Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
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