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Jefferson County Commissioner

District 3

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

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

County Commissioner District No. 3 on the county's sample ballot. Only District 3 voters nominated in the primary; the finalists are on the countywide ballot in November (Jefferson County Beacon).

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Anji ScalfPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supported the county parks and recreation levy lid lift.
    • Supports saving for rainy days and seeking outside funding.

  • Stephen T. NiemanPrefers Republican Party

    • Pledges to balance the county budget without tax increases.
    • Supports service cuts or efficiencies to close budget gaps.
    • Opposed the parks and recreation levy lid lift.

Housing

  • Anji ScalfPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports same-day permits for ADUs and infill housing.
    • Pledges to use the county comprehensive plan as its roadmap.

  • Stephen T. NiemanPrefers Republican Party

    • Proposes reviewing permit requirements to lower housing costs.
    • Proposes a county shared-equity home ownership program.

Environment & parks

  • Anji ScalfPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports building climate resilience into county planning.

  • Stephen T. NiemanPrefers Republican Party

    • Opposes expanded Critical Areas Ordinance restrictions on landowners.

Government & transparency

  • Anji ScalfPrefers Democratic Party

    • Proposes annual impact reports for every county department.

  • Stephen T. NiemanPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports easy public access to county records.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 4 issues covered in this race.