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Walla Walla County Commissioner

District 3

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

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Troy WoodyWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Troy Woody

Prefers Republican Party

Small business owner

The gist

  • Proposes charter county reform with a county administrator
  • Proposes cutting commissioner pay, saving about $225,000 a year
  • Proposes five part-time commissioners at $35,000 each
  • Proposes appointing, not electing, five technical county officers
  • Proposes eliminating overreaching permit requirements
  • Pledges to serve at most two terms
More about Troy
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  1. Proposes charter county reform with a county administrator

    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 pursue Charter County Reform and bring it to a vote of the residents”
  2. Proposes cutting commissioner pay, saving about $225,000 a year

    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

    “reducing commissioner compensation, saving taxpayers an estimated $225,000 per year”
  3. Proposes five part-time commissioners at $35,000 each

    Troy Woody for Commissioner – District 3

    Campaign website · woodyforwallawalla.com

    “Replace 3 part-time commissioners at over $100,000 each with 5 part-time commissioners at $35,000 each”
  4. Proposes appointing, not electing, five technical county officers

    Troy Woody for Commissioner – District 3

    Campaign website · woodyforwallawalla.com

    “Replace elected officials in 5 technical roles with qualified county employees hired and managed by the county administrator”
  5. Proposes eliminating overreaching permit requirements

    Troy Woody for Commissioner – District 3

    Campaign website · woodyforwallawalla.com

    “Eliminate unnecessary and overreaching permitting requirements”
  6. Pledges to serve at most two terms

    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 commit to a maximum of two terms.”
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Gunner FulmerWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Gunner Fulmer

Prefers Republican PartyIncumbent

Walla Walla County Commissioner

The gist

  • Supports partnerships with Walla Walla, College Place and the port
  • Pledges collaborative leadership
More about Gunner
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  1. Supports partnerships with Walla Walla, College Place and the port

    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

    “strengthening partnerships with the City of Walla Walla, the City of College Place, and the Port of Walla Walla”
  2. Pledges collaborative leadership

    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 have focused on collaborative leadership and delivering results for our communities.”

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