County

Chelan County Commissioner

District 2

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

What this office does: The board of county commissioners adopts Chelan County's budget, sets county tax rates and land-use policy, and oversees county departments.

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Shon D. Smith

Prefers Republican Party

Chelan County Commissioner; restaurant owner

The gist

Supports replacing the Chelan County Regional Justice Center.
Supports a four-county diversion facility for North Central Washington.
Supports a wood products campus to use forest materials.
Pledges to rebuild the county reserve fund.
Supports recruiting new industries to broaden the tax base.
Pledges to prioritize rural unincorporated residents.

More about Shon

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Supports replacing the Chelan County Regional Justice Center.
Frequently Asked Questions – Shon Smith 4 Commissioner
Campaign website · Shon Smith campaign · smith4commissioner.com
“The replacement of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center will be a big issue in the near future.”
Supports a four-county diversion facility for North Central Washington.
Frequently Asked Questions – Shon Smith 4 Commissioner
Campaign website · Shon Smith campaign · smith4commissioner.com
“We are also making great strides toward building a four-county diversion facility for Northcentral Washington.”
Supports a wood products campus to use forest materials.
Frequently Asked Questions – Shon Smith 4 Commissioner
Campaign website · Shon Smith campaign · smith4commissioner.com
“There’s a great need for a wood products campus, especially when we look at the health of our forests.”
Pledges to rebuild the county reserve fund.
Frequently Asked Questions – Shon Smith 4 Commissioner
Campaign website · Shon Smith campaign · smith4commissioner.com
“At some point soon, Chelan County will be putting money back into its reserve fund”
Supports recruiting new industries to broaden the tax base.
Frequently Asked Questions – Shon Smith 4 Commissioner
Campaign website · Shon Smith campaign · smith4commissioner.com
“The Board is engaged in bringing new industries to town to help spread out the tax base.”
Pledges to prioritize rural unincorporated residents.
Re-Elect Commissioner Shon Smith
Campaign website · Shon Smith campaign · smith4commissioner.com
“I am here for all of Chelan County, but the rural residents remain a priority.”

Clint Strand

Prefers Democrat Party

Executive Director, Wenatchee Valley College Foundation

The gist

Proposes builder incentives for housing young families can afford.
Supports regional partnerships to expand housing options.
Opposes using reserve funds to balance the county budget.
Pledges clear expectations and accountability for county services.
Pledges to improve trust among county employees.

More about Clint

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Proposes builder incentives for housing young families can afford.
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
“providing incentives for builders to make housing for the next generation worthwhile.”
Supports regional partnerships to expand housing options.
Clint Strand for County Commissioner
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Clint Strand · electclintstrand.com
“Solutions will require a regional, partnership-based approach”
Opposes using reserve funds to balance the county budget.
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
“We simply can’t keep dipping into our reserve funds to make the math work like Chelan County has been.”
Pledges clear expectations and accountability for county services.
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'll listen and ask questions, then set expectations and accountability to make sure real improvements follow.”
Pledges to improve trust among county employees.
Clint Strand for County Commissioner
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Clint Strand · electclintstrand.com
“those working at the County need to trust their employment experience is one they can feel good about.”

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