Gary W. Bowles
Candidate for Garfield County Commissioner, District 3
Background
- Occupation
- Garfield County Fire District 1 commissioner
In his second term as a Garfield County Fire District 1 commissioner and a volunteer EMT with the district since 2010. Former EMT instructor at Lewis-Clark State College.
Documented positions
Government & transparency
Pledges transparency, accountability and open communication
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 will be committed to transparency, accountability, and open communication.”
Supports keeping residents informed and involved
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
“a government that keeps them informed and involved”
Supports collaboration between county employees and the public
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
“By fostering collaboration and respect among county employees and the public”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Gary W. Bowles on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
All sources (2)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Garfield County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- 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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