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Columbia County Treasurer

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The treasurer collects property taxes, invests public money and pays the county's bills.

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Carla RoweWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Carla Rowe

States No Party PreferenceIncumbent

Columbia County Treasurer

The gist

  • Secured $143,000 savings by refinancing a county loan
  • Led adoption of a fee for delinquent tax notices
  • Led launch of online property tax payment
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  1. Secured $143,000 savings by refinancing a county loan

    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

    “refinanced the public works building loan saving taxpayers $143,000”
  2. Led adoption of a fee for delinquent tax notices

    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 initiated a fee for delinquent notice mailings so taxpayers who pay on time do not foot the bill.”
  3. Led launch of online property tax payment

    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

    “provided an online payment platform for property taxes”

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