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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.
Taxes & budget
Britini PortPrefers Independent Party
- Proposes reassessing under-valued high-end and corporate properties.
- Pledges new appraisal technology for uniform property valuations.
- Opposes raising taxes; seeks accurate assessments instead.
Wes CorneliusPrefers GOP Party
- Supports expanded property tax relief for seniors, disabled and veterans.
- Supported raising the senior exemption income limit to $83,000.
- Pledges assessments that are accurate and follow state law.
Housing
Britini PortPrefers Independent Party
- Pledges to promote property tax exemptions and deferrals for families.
Wes CorneliusPrefers GOP Party
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Britini PortPrefers Independent Party
- Proposes online per-parcel valuation worksheets for homeowners.
Wes CorneliusPrefers GOP Party
- Pledges to modernize the office with technology and cross-training.
- Supports plain-language guides explaining the assessment process.
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