Steven Gadd
Candidate for Okanogan County Public Utility District Commissioner, District 1
Background
- Occupation
- Assistant State Auditor
An Assistant State Auditor for 14 years, previously chief operating officer of two nonprofits, and a former Okanogan City Council member. A U.S. Navy veteran of the Persian Gulf War with an MBA from the University of Washington.
Documented positions
Government & transparency
Supports turnover of long-serving elected officials.
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's time for a change. Twelve years is long enough in any elected position!”
Pledges thorough oversight and efficient PUD operation.
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
“to ensure the utility is run with thorough oversite and as efficiently and effectively as possible.”
Pledges openness to public and employee input.
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 always seek and be open to insight from the public, which includes the employees.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Steven Gadd on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (2)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Okanogan 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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