Wes Cornelius
Candidate for Chelan County Assessor
Background
- Occupation
- Chelan County Assessor
- Campaign website
- wesforassessor.com
Chelan County Assessor since his 2023 appointment, after joining the Assessor's Office in 2007 as an appraiser and becoming chief deputy. A U.S. Army veteran (1983–1986) with a prior career in real estate as an agent, property manager and designated broker.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports expanded property tax relief for seniors, disabled and veterans.
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 have also worked with legislators in Olympia to support meaningful property tax relief for seniors, disabled citizens, and veterans”
Supported raising the senior exemption income limit to $83,000.
ReportRetain Wes Cornelius for Chelan County AssessorCampaign website · Friends of Wes Cornelius · wesforassessor.com
“including helping raise the senior exemption income limit from $48,000 to $83,000 for married couples”
Pledges assessments that are accurate and follow state law.
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
“My office works to ensure assessments are accurate, equitable, and clearly explained to taxpayers.”
Government & transparency
Pledges to modernize the office with technology and cross-training.
ReportRetain Wes Cornelius for Chelan County AssessorCampaign website · Friends of Wes Cornelius · wesforassessor.com
“He is committed to modernizing the Assessor’s Office through better technology, staff cross-training, and improved processes”
Supports plain-language guides explaining the assessment process.
ReportRetain Wes Cornelius for Chelan County AssessorCampaign website · Friends of Wes Cornelius · wesforassessor.com
“Taxpayers deserve clear answers and easy access to information about how their property is valued and how the property tax system works.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Wes Cornelius on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Chelan County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (Precinct 100)
Election filing · Chelan County Auditor, Elections · co.chelan.wa.us
- Local Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Chelan County Auditor, Elections · co.chelan.wa.us
- 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
- Retain Wes Cornelius for Chelan County Assessor
Campaign website · Friends of Wes Cornelius · wesforassessor.com
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