Lynda Nashed Zeman
Candidate for Thurston County Assessor
Background
- Occupation
- Executive administrator, Thurston County government
- Campaign website
- lyndaforthurston.com
Has held executive administrative roles with Thurston County in the Assessor's Office and the County Commissioners' Office, covering budget, fiscal management and constituent services. Appointed to the Lacey City Council in 2019; former small business owner and vice president of the West Puget Sound chapter of the International Association of Assessing Officers.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges clearer valuation information to reduce assessment appeals
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 improve communication, make valuation information easier to understand, and be visible and responsive in the community.”
Government & transparency
Proposes more staff training and mentorship as staff retire
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 strengthen training and mentorship, support a successful transition to modern systems, manage resources responsibly”
Supports treating the assessor's job as executive leadership
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
“it is an executive leadership role responsible for people, budgets, systems, and fair, accurate property valuations.”
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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