County

Skagit PUD No. 1 Commissioner

District 1

Vote for: 1
Term: 6 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The three commissioners govern Public Utility District No. 1 of Skagit County, the public water utility, and set its rates.

Candidates must live in PUD Commissioner District 1, but voters countywide elect the commissioner.

Candidates Compare by issue

Andrew Miller

No party listed

CEO, United Way of Skagit County; Skagit PUD commissioner

The gist

Pledges to use grants so ratepayers don't bear all costs
Supported a water-sharing agreement for farms and river flows
Supported a long-range strategic plan for water supply
Supports building a water system resilient to drought and shocks

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Pledges to use grants so ratepayers don't bear all costs
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
“using every funding tool available so the cost of modernization never falls solely on our ratepayers”
Supported a water-sharing agreement for farms and river flows
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
“forged a durable water-sharing agreement that keeps Skagit farms irrigated through summer droughts while protecting the instream flows our rivers and salmon depend on”
Supported a long-range strategic plan for water supply
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
“built a long-range Strategic Plan to secure our water future”
Supports building a water system resilient to drought and shocks
Re-elect Andrew Miller for Skagit PUD
Provided by the campaign · Andrew Miller campaign · reelectmillerskagitpud.com
“Building a water system that can absorb environmental and economic shocks requires long-range planning, smart infrastructure investment”

Spencer Roozen

No party listed

Real estate broker, Windermere Real Estate

The gist

Pledges rate transparency and practical decision-making
Pledges reliable utility service and long-term planning

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Pledges rate transparency and practical decision-making
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 bring a strong work ethic, rate transparency, and a practical approach to decision-making.”
Pledges reliable utility service and long-term planning
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 am committed to ensuring reliable utility services, responsible stewardship of public resources, and thoughtful planning”
Spencer Roozen for Skagit County PUD Commissioner
Provided by the campaign · Committee to Elect Spencer Roozen · spencerforpud.com
“I am committed to ensuring reliable utility services, responsible stewardship of public resources, and thoughtful planning”

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