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Clark Public Utility District Commissioner
District 3
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 6 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The three commissioners run Public Utility District No. 1 of Clark County (Clark Public Utilities), the county's public electric and water utility, and set its rates.
Nominated by commissioner district in the primary; the whole PUD (all of Clark County) votes in the general election (RCW 54.12.010).
Roads & infrastructure
Jane A. Van DykeNo party listed
- Supports power and water service at nonprofit rates.
Gordon MatthewsNo party listed
- Proposes planning for power beyond BPA hydro supply.
Environment & parks
Jane A. Van DykeNo party listed
- Supports energy and water conservation programs.
- Supports rooftop and community solar.
Gordon MatthewsNo party listed
- Proposes partnering with Eastside utilities to build solar.
- Proposes redesigning community solar to pay ratepayer dividends.
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