County

Chelan County Assessor

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The assessor sets the value of every property in the county for property taxes.

Candidates Compare by issue

Britini Port

Prefers Independent Party

Real estate managing broker and appraiser

The gist

Proposes reassessing under-valued high-end and corporate properties.
Pledges new appraisal technology for uniform property valuations.
Pledges to promote property tax exemptions and deferrals for families.
Proposes online per-parcel valuation worksheets for homeowners.
Opposes raising taxes; seeks accurate assessments instead.

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Proposes reassessing under-valued high-end and corporate properties.
Britini Port for Chelan County Tax Assessor
Campaign website · Britini Port campaign · fairpropertytaxes.com
“Luxury and corporate-owned properties must be evaluated just as strictly as affordable homes.”
Pledges new appraisal technology for uniform property valuations.
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
“I will update outdated practices by incorporating new appraisal technology to ensure precise and fair valuations for all property owners in our community.”
Pledges to promote property tax exemptions and deferrals for families.
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
“I will actively promote property tax exemptions and deferrals that keep families in their homes, prioritizing people over corporations.”
Proposes online per-parcel valuation worksheets for homeowners.
Britini Port for Chelan County Tax Assessor
Campaign website · Britini Port campaign · fairpropertytaxes.com
“Open the assessment process with clear online tools so every homeowner can see exactly how their value was calculated”
Opposes raising taxes; seeks accurate assessments instead.
Britini Port for Chelan County Tax Assessor
Campaign website · Britini Port campaign · fairpropertytaxes.com
“I am not advocating for higher taxes; I am demanding accurate taxes.”

Wes Cornelius

Prefers GOP Party

Chelan County Assessor

The gist

Supports expanded property tax relief for seniors, disabled and veterans.
Supported raising the senior exemption income limit to $83,000.
Pledges to modernize the office with technology and cross-training.
Supports plain-language guides explaining the assessment process.
Pledges assessments that are accurate and follow state law.

More about Wes

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Supports expanded property tax relief for seniors, disabled and veterans.
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
“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.
Retain Wes Cornelius for Chelan County Assessor
Campaign 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 to modernize the office with technology and cross-training.
Retain Wes Cornelius for Chelan County Assessor
Campaign 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.
Retain Wes Cornelius for Chelan County Assessor
Campaign 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.”
Pledges assessments that are accurate and follow state law.
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
“My office works to ensure assessments are accurate, equitable, and clearly explained to taxpayers.”

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