County

Okanogan 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 Okanogan County's budget, sets county tax rates and land-use policy, and oversees county departments.

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Trinity Hightower Stucker

Prefers Republican Party

Farm owner/operator

The gist

Supports year-round wildfire fuel reduction and evacuation planning.
Pledges to tighten the county budget and review fees.
Proposes streamlined, clearer permitting timelines.
Supports more transparency on infrastructure spending.
Supports lower taxes and proactive budgeting.
Supports volunteer fire districts with sustainable planning.

More about Trinity

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Supports year-round wildfire fuel reduction and evacuation planning.
Platform — Trinity Hightower Stucker for Okanogan County Commissioner
Campaign website · Trinity4OkanoganCitizens · trinity4okanogan.com
“Support proactive fuel reduction and forest health coordination”
Pledges to tighten the county budget and review fees.
Platform — Trinity Hightower Stucker for Okanogan County Commissioner
Campaign website · Trinity4OkanoganCitizens · trinity4okanogan.com
“Prioritize tightening the budget to more sustainable levels”
Proposes streamlined, clearer permitting timelines.
Platform — Trinity Hightower Stucker for Okanogan County Commissioner
Campaign website · Trinity4OkanoganCitizens · trinity4okanogan.com
“Streamline and clarify permitting timelines”
Supports more transparency on infrastructure spending.
Platform — Trinity Hightower Stucker for Okanogan County Commissioner
Campaign website · Trinity4OkanoganCitizens · trinity4okanogan.com
“Increase transparency around infrastructure spending”
Supports lower taxes and proactive budgeting.
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
“efficient government, proactive budgeting and spending, lower taxes, respect for taxpayers”
Supports volunteer fire districts with sustainable planning.
Platform — Trinity Hightower Stucker for Okanogan County Commissioner
Campaign website · Trinity4OkanoganCitizens · trinity4okanogan.com
“Support volunteer fire districts with sustainable planning”

Jon R Neal

Prefers Republican Party

Okanogan County Commissioner; auto body shop owner

The gist

Supports EMS, law enforcement and firefighting as top priorities.
Opposes state taxation and regulation he views as excessive.
Pledges to protect First and Second Amendment rights.
Supports businesses that benefit county communities.

More about Jon

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Supports EMS, law enforcement and firefighting as top priorities.
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
“Public safety in all forms; EMS, LE, and Fire Fighting; are top priorities for the county and me.”
Opposes state taxation and regulation he views as excessive.
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 will continue to fight Olympia against state government overreach regarding excessive taxation and over regulation on our citizens.”
Pledges to protect First and Second Amendment rights.
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 will always support and protect the first & second amendment rights of our citizens.”
Supports businesses that benefit county communities.
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 will continue to support and fight for businesses beneficial to our county and communities.”

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