Troy Kirby
Candidate for Thurston County Public Utility District Commissioner, District 1, Unexpired 4-year term
Background
- Occupation
- State agency communications leader
- Campaign website
- kirby4pud.org
State agency communications leader and former small business owner who served seven years as a Lacey parks commissioner; ran for Port of Olympia commissioner in 2023 and Lacey City Council in 2019. Former Saint Martin's University business instructor.
Documented positions
Roads & infrastructure
Proposes grants and polluter settlements for PFAS cleanup
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 work hard to keep rates affordable by pursuing state grants, infrastructure funding, and polluter settlements to help pay for PFAS cleanup”
Supports more backup power for water systems during storms
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
“improving aging infrastructure, holding contractors accountable, expanding backup power systems during storms”
Environment & parks
Supports regional planning to protect aquifers and water rights
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
“we must protect our aquifers and water rights for future generations through smart regional planning and cooperation.”
Health & human services
Supports stronger utility bill assistance programs
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 also support stronger assistance programs so families do not lose basic services during hard times.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Troy Kirby on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo 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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