Jim Campbell
Candidate for Thurston County Public Utility District Commissioner, District 1, Unexpired 4-year term
Background
- Occupation
- Thurston PUD Commissioner, District 1
- Campaign website
- retainjimcampbell.com
Appointed Thurston PUD commissioner for District 1 and most recently the PUD's director of field operations, overseeing 270 water systems; has worked in the water industry since 2003 after 20 years as a foreman at Olympia Brewery. Certified water distribution manager and water treatment plant operator.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to evaluate costs realistically and spend responsibly
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
“ensure taxpayers and customers’ dollars are spent responsibly and efficiently while protecting drinking water.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports preventative maintenance to stabilize water rates
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
“Preventative maintenance and smart planning help stabilize rates for household budgets and maintain public safety.”
Supports a certified, well-trained utility workforce
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 support a certified, well-trained workforce to ensure safe practices, strong morale, and dependable service”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jim Campbell on them.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Thurston County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election, Thurston County
Election filing · Thurston County Auditor · thurstoncountywa.gov
- Official Local Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General Election, Thurston County
Election filing · Thurston County Auditor · thurstoncountywa.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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