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21 Cowlitz County Official Local Voters’ Pamphlet November 2, 2021 General Election No postage is needed when mailing your ballot Look for your General Election ballot by October 19, 2021 Published by the Cowlitz County Auditor’s Office (360) 577-3005 | www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/elections
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What is in this pamphlet?
Voter Resources
Note: To significantly reduce
Auditor’s Letter ................................................................................ 23
taxpayer costs, only a single
Accessible Voting............................................................................. 24 version of the Voters’ Pamphlet
is mailed to every household in
Ballot Drop Box Locations............................................................... 24 Cowlitz County. It is countywide
and not tailored to any particular
Frequently Asked Questions............................................................ 25 district.
Getting Registered to Vote............................................................... 25 Your ballot will contain only the
races and issues that you are
Candidate Statements eligible to vote on based on where
Port Commissioner ..................................................................... 26-29 you live.
City Council................................................................................. 30-44
School Board............................................................................... 45-55
Fire Commissioner...................................................................... 56-65
Cemetery Commissioner ............................................................ 66-69
Water and Sewer Commissioner................................................. 70-71
Swimming Pool and Recreation Commissioner ......................... 72-73
Flood Control Zone Supervisor ....................................................... 74
Ballot Measures
Local Measures .......................................................................... 75-80
Participating jurisdictions – Port of Kalama; Port of Longview; Port of Woodland; City of Castle Rock; City
of Kalama; City of Kelso; City of Longview; City of Woodland; Longview School DIstrict; Toutle Lake School
District; Castle Rock School District; Kalama School District; Woodland School District; Kelso School
District; Fire Protection District 1; Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue; Fire Protection District 3; Fire Protection District
5; Fire Protection District 6; Fire Protection District 7; Cowlitz-Lewis Fire Protection District 20; Clark-Cowlitz
Fire Rescue; Cemetery District 1; Cemetery District 2; Cemetery District 4; Cemetery District 5; Cemetery
District 6; Cemetery District 7; Beacon Hill Water and Sewer District, Woodland Swimming Pool and
Recreation District; Lexington Flood Control Zone District
Cover photo provided by – Tom Gunn (photo of Columbia River, State Route 4)23
Auditor’s letter
Dear Voters,
No matter who you are or where you stand on the many issues
surrounding us, it is a difficult time. Elections are the mechanism
in which we select our representatives, playing an important role
in our democracy. The 2020 Presidential Election got a lot of
attention and participation, receiving the highest voter turnout in
Cowlitz County’s history but don’t underestimate the importance
of this year’s elections!
The candidates on the ballot this year are the closest government
to you. Mayors, City Council members, Port Commissioners,
Fire Commissioners, and School Board members will be making
a lot of important decisions on your behalf. Issues that you care
about, like local infrastructure decisions, police department
budgeting, homelessness, and the quality of our local schools.
All are impacted by the people on this year’s ballot. This is your
opportunity to shape your local community.
We designed this Pamphlet to provide you with information
Voter Registration Deadlines:
about races and measures appearing on your ballot. It contains
statements submitted by the candidates themselves providing Online and by mail - October 25
you an opportunity to get to know them. In addition, candidates
In person - November 2 by 8 pm
have listed contact information so you can reach out to them
and ask questions. Consider the choices in each race and issue
carefully, this is your opportunity to make your voice heard
through the power of your vote!
And finally, please pay attention when you sign the ballot return
envelope. Every signature on every envelope is reviewed by
elections staff trained in signature verification techniques by the
Washington State Patrol. Since most voters have been registered
to vote online, using their drivers’ license or state ID card, it’s
most likely that your voter registration signature comes from Lost or damaged
the Department of Licensing. Take a moment and look at the
ballot?
signature on your Washington State drivers’ license or ID. When
signing your ballot envelope, keep that signature in mind. If you do not receive
your ballot, or it
If you think your signature has changed, updating it is easy. becomes lost or
Simply return a paper voter registration form or contact us and damaged, you can obtain a replacement
we can assist you. by contacting Elections.
Phone: (360) 577-3005
If you have any questions about our election process, please
don’t hesitate to contact my office at (360) 577-3005 or email us Email: elections@co.cowlitz.wa.us
at elections@co.cowlitz.wa.us. Address: 207 N 4th Ave, Rm 205
Kelso, WA 98626
Sincerely,
Carolyn Fundingsland, Cowlitz County Auditor Website: www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/elections24
Accessible voting
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who are unable to Office if your address is V
vote their ballot in the out of date. Don’t assume MO
standard way. They can that your ballot will be
display larger type or forwarded.
provide an audio ballot
for persons with visual Updating your address is
or cognitive disabilities. easy:
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a number of assistive • elections@co.cowlitz.wa.us
switches. • (360) 577-3005
Clear Access will be available Monday through • 207 N 4th Ave Room 205
Friday, during regular business hours for the General Kelso, WA 98626
Election, beginning Friday, October 15, 2021 through
Election Day, November 2, 2021.
Ballot drop box locations
Use a postage-free ballot drop box to ensure your ballot is received on time.
Choose from 8 convenient locations.
Castle Rock - 137 Cowlitz Street West, in front of the Castle Rock Library
Kalama - North 1st Street, near the Kalama Post Office box
Kelso - Bridge Market Lane, between LJ’s Furness Drug and the Allen Street Bridge
Kelso - 207 N 4th Ave, Admin Building North Entrance parking lot
Longview - Broadway Street, east of the Longview Post Office boxes
Longview - Civic Center Circle, across from Broadway Street, near the Post Office boxes
Woodland - City parking lot at Davidson and 2nd Street, near the City’s utility payment drop box
Ryderwood - 208 Morse Street, next to the Ryderwood Library
Ballot drop boxes are open 24 hours a day starting October 15, 2021 and close promptly at
8:00 p.m. on Election Night, November 2, 2021.
We recommend dropping your ballot in one of our convenient drop box locations. If
you choose to mail your ballot instead, ballots now come with prepaid postage, so
no stamp is necessary. Don’t be late! Mail early so that your ballot is postmarked by
Election Day, November 2nd.25
Frequently asked questions
We wanted to answer some of the most common questions we receive from voters.
Washington State does not register by party. During primaries
How do I change my and general elections, you can vote for any candidate that
party affiliation? you desire. The only time you declare a party is during a
Presidential Primary, and that information is not connected to
your voter registration.
What do I do if I You should write ‘Return to Sender’ on the envelope and place
receive a ballot it back in the mail. We will take care of the rest. Please let us
addressed to someone know if you are getting mail for someone no longer at your
else? address.
Every voter has the right to write-in a candidate instead of
voting for one printed on the ballot. These votes are tabulated
I don’t want to vote
and reported cumulatively in one bucket as write-in votes.
for any of the listed
These are considered valid votes. However, write-in votes for
candidates. Can I
individual candidates are only hand tallied if the total number
write one in?
of write-in votes may be enough to make a difference in the
outcome of the race. RCW 29A.60.021
Getting registered to vote
Registering to vote Voter eligibility
Registering to vote is easy and can be done in just The requirements for registering to vote are simple.
a few minutes. You can register by mail, online, or in You must be a United States citizen, a Washington
person at the Elections Office. A Washington State State resident, at least 16 years old when you
driver’s license or ID card is required to register complete the registration application, 18 years old
online. If you have moved within the same county, or older by Election Day, and have lived within the
you can complete a new registration form or contact county 30 days prior to the election.
the Elections Office by mail, email, or phone.26 Port of Kalama | Commissioner District 1 | 6-year term
Randy
Sweet Unopposed
(Nonpartisan)
Since first elected in 2005, we have seen millions of
dollars of capital investment, including: our bottle
plant; additions to our North Port industrial park;
expansion at the TEMCO grain facility; and East
Port infrastructure development, with a significant
increase in Port associated jobs.
In the environmental arena we supported several fish
enhancement projects on the lower Kalama River
and found a beneficial use for maintenance dredging
spoils by using them for beach augmentation.
Recreation and tourism improvements include
Rasmussen Park and support facilities; Haydu
Park construction; new Port Office and Interpretive
Center; McMenamins Harbour Lodge; Westin
Amphitheatre; and renovation of the marina and the
expanded visitor dock.
This summer we expect to begin construction of
the new American Cruise Line pier and docking
facility; followed by replacement of the outdated
pedestrian rail overpass with a new ADA compliant
structure to better connect the Port to the City of
Kalama. Permitting and design continues for the
new waterfront marketplace and we hope to be in
construction next year. We are actively marketing
the East Port for future development.
Thank you for supporting me and the Port of Kalama
in our pursuit of responsible growth for our Port
District and Kalama.
Contact Information
Phone: (360) 673-5397
Email: rsweet@kalama.com
Candidate statements are printed as submitted and are not checked for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office.Port of Kalama | Commissioner District 2 | 4-year unexpired term 27
Patrick
Harbison Unopposed
(Nonpartisan)
The Port of Kalama has adopted a mission to induce
capital investment in an environmentally responsible
manner, to create jobs and to enhance public
recreational opportunities. I believe the Board has
done a great job serving the people of Kalama by
meeting these goals and I can help them continue
to provide the tools to facilitate economic growth
our area. Since I was appointed in February, I
have learned about projects that will bring cruise
passengers, restaurant goers, small incubator
businesses and more to Kalama. I work with the
board and staff to always look for ways to meet
needs as efficiently as possible such as dredging
the marina and utilizing the material to restore
the Columbia River Shoreline and provide a more
recreation friendly beach for our residents in a single
project that saved money. We are constantly looking
for ways to connect our riverfront with downtown
Kalama and bring job creating businesses to our
area by improving the pedestrian overpass and
installing new wayfinding signs. I appreciate your
vote and thank you for the opportunity to serve as
your representative in the Port of Kalama.
Contact Information
Phone: (360) 798-0637
Email: p.n.harbison@gmail.com
Candidate statements are printed as submitted and are not checked for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office.28 Port of Longview | Commissioner District 1 | 6-year term
Jeff Ryan
Wilson Searcy
(Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
Commissioner Wilson has served the Port District Ryan Searcy, an Army National Guard veteran and
since 2015 and currently as the Senator for the 19th proud union member of Local 580, looks forward
District. Jeff has a proven track record of reducing to serving his community as the Port of Longview
property taxes and eliminating park fees with focus Commissioner, Position 1. Ryan intends to continue
on transparency and accountability. Job creation a strong policy of fiscal responsibility while engaging
and return on community investment will remain a the community to make certain every voice is heard.
priority. For over 50 years Jeff and his family have “By listening, making certain everyone is heard and
made Cowlitz County their home to live work and then working together, I look forward to improving
play! port services while maintaining a steady return on
investment for the port.”
Creating family wage jobs and responsible economic
growth, while reducing taxpayer dependency, is a Ryan believes in strong, blue-collar values, working
high standard he would like to continue to champion. hard to create a better future for his family and his
Jeff has owned and operated successful businesses community. A local Longview resident, he spent
while balancing community support for giving back three years in the Army National Guard as Military
to the local community with service on many civic Police and is now employed at Nippon Dynawave
groups and participation in public projects. Packaging as a proud, hard-working, union member.
Ryan has also served on the Visual Arts Commission
Jeff is committed to serving the Port of Longview and the board of the Longview Public Library, and
through responsible economic growth that provides donates his spare time coaching youth sports.
a balance between Industry and environmental
concerns. Contact Information
Phone: (360) 270-8546
Contact Information
Email: searcyryan87@yahoo.com
Phone: (360) 431-7864
Email: wilsonjjtt@msn.com
Candidate statements are printed as submitted and are not checked for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office.Port of Woodland | Commissioner District 1 | 6-year term 29
Rob
Rich Unopposed
(Nonpartisan)
The Port of Woodland is a major job developer for
our community. It is also committed to enhance
recreational opportunities and continue to support
environmental and fiscal stewardship in its
operations.
My entire career has been focused on marine
transportation here on the Columbia-Snake River
System. This includes experience working on tugs,
in towboat operations and interface with local, state,
and federal agencies and legislators. Currently I
am Vice President of Marine Services at Shaver
Transportation Company. I have held leadership
roles in professional groups, which include: Pacific
Northwest Waterways Association, Columbia River
Steamship Operators, Grain Elevator and Processors
Society and the Oregon Maritime Museum. I have
also served on the Army Corps of Engineers Inland
Waterway Users Board.
My professional experience has offered me an
opportunity to develop working relationships with
ports from Astoria to Lewiston. I have observed
that when ports make well informed and carefully
considered decisions, they benefit and enhance the
communities they represent.
Woodland is my home. It would be an honor to serve
our Woodland community by assisting with the
mission of our Port.
Your support is appreciated.
Contact Information
Phone: (503) 781-7635
Email: robrich4port@gmail.com
Candidate statements are printed as submitted and are not checked for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office.30 City of Castle Rock | Council Position 1 | 4-year term
Arthur
No photo
Lee Unopposed
submitted
(Nonpartisan)
No statement submitted.
Contact Information
Phone: (360) 274-8508
Email: dataman56@gmail.com
City of Castle Rock | Council Position 2 | 4-year term
Leon “Lee”
No photo Kessler Unopposed
submitted (Nonpartisan)
No statement submitted.
Contact Information
Phone: (360) 430-3724
Email: leonkessler75@gmail.com
Candidate statements are printed as submitted and are not checked for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office.City of Kalama | Mayor | 4-year term 31
Mike Michael
Reuter Truesdell
(Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
Current Mayor of Kalama I have deep roots in this town. I am vested in the
future of Kalama for all our families. I was raised in
Every aspect of Kalama looks bright. The police Kalama. I graduated from Kalama High School and
department, public works, library, and the city hall Portland State University. After college I returned to
are firing on all cylinders. Combined with the other raise my family here. Proudly, one son has returned
elements of the city, the port and the schools, the after college to teach at Kalama High School, the
people of Kalama have all the advantages of a large other is currently in the Marine Corps. I believe my
first-class city with a feel of a close-knit family. grandchildren will be raised here. Kalama is home to
Kalama is one of the friendliest and most well-run my family.
small cities along the I-5 corridor. It is no wonder I want to nurture the relationship between the city
retirees, families, and businesses are eager to and the other entities that make Kalama the best
locate in our growing community. The quality of life place to live, work and play. For twenty plus year
we enjoy here in Kalama is not by accident. It is my career has grown in restaurant management.
administered and executed by a superb team of city My strength has been listening to people, employee
staff members with my full support and confidence retention, and budgeting successfully. As a former
to always give Kalama their best. business owner, I understand the value of a balanced
I’ve participated in community activities every budget. Now I am a Management Consultant
year since moving here 16 years ago. Kalama’s specializing in restaurant operations. I find solutions
prosperous and thriving prospects convinced to complex problems.
my daughter to recently buy property here. If you I am ready to lead Kalama. A vote for me means we
believe Kalama is going in the right direction, as I will have a partnership with other entities to assure
do, then the clear choice is a vote for my continued Kalama’s future. I ask for your vote as it will be an
leadership as Mayor of Kalama. Thank you. honor and privilege to serve as your mayor.
Mike Reuter
Contact Information
Phone: (360) 560-8117
Contact Information
Email: truesdells01@hotmail.com
Phone: (360) 310-7065
Email: Re-elect-Mayor-Reuter@Comcast.net
Candidate statements are printed as submitted and are not checked for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office.32 City of Kalama | Council Position 1 | 4-year short & full term
Jon Sara
Stanfill Hutchinson
(Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
My commitment and service to Kalama runs deep. I am Sara Hutchinson, was raised here in Kalama
It’s been an honor and privilege to serve you on the and I’ve lived here most of my life with the exception
City Council for the last two years. In that time, I of actively serving our country in the U.S. Army. My
have provided sound, non-partisan leadership and passion for putting things right [with due process,
fiscally responsible decisions: increased the low full transparency and without manipulation] is
income utility rate discount; improved accessibility extremely strong. Due to being a small business
to council meetings; voted to remove $40 tab fees owner and an active member of community service
and not increase property taxes. Co-chairing a organizations (Lions Club, VFW, American Legion,
citizen’s advisory committee with Chief Herrera, I Chamber of Commerce), I have been aware of
helped produce Kalama Police Department’s first what’s been happening in our community for years. I
ever 5 Year Strategic Plan. I also chaired the CARES believe I can help make a difference in the direction
Committee that equitably distributed $67,000 of our small town has been taken. When I am faced
federal relief funds to our businesses and residents. with situations I’m unfamiliar with, I methodically
My background as a theology professor at the find a solution through research and seeking outside
University of Portland compels me to always listen guidance for the best end result. I’m able to relate
to a wide range of perspectives and, through to everyday citizens of our community on a broad
compromise and consensus building, strive to make spectrum of a socio-economical levels. My intention
our community better for everyone. I also serve as a is to assist in updating and developing our small
board member for Kalama’s Chamber of Commerce. town respectfully, while keeping the citizens wishes
My vision for Kalama aims to preserve our small and concerns intact. After all it is your town!
town identity by managing sustainable and fiscally
responsible growth that benefits all of our community Contact Information
as well as protects our environment. I would love to Phone: (360) 749-7249
hear from you at stanfill4kalama@gmail.com. Thank Email: kiebler22@yahoo.com
you for your consideration and, most important,
please vote!
Contact Information
Phone: (360) 200-3532
Email: jstanfill@gmail.com
Candidate statements are printed as submitted and are not checked for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office.City of Kalama | Council Position 2 | 4-year term 33
Sandra Scott
Macias-Hughes Moon
(Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
After four years I can say serving on the City Council Born and raised in Kalama, four generations of my
has been about listening to the people, working for, family still call Kalama home. I have watched this
and communicating with the people. Not just in two little city grow leaps and bounds over the years
meetings a month, but every day while supporting yet still keep that home town feel. I am running for
the community. In this non-partisan position my Kalama City Council to be a part of this growth, to
knowledge and experience of over twenty-eight represent the citizens of our town and provide a
years of working collaboratively with individuals and voice for all citizens of Kalama. I want to be a part of
different groups of people in healthcare management the decision making process and insure that the city
has been of value. The past four years it was that can continue to thrive and grow while maintaining
experience that guided me through the successful the same small town atmosphere and sense of
development and facilitating the volunteer Kalama community we all enjoy as Kalama residents.
branding process which produced for the first time
in city’s history the city’s vision, mission statement, I have spent the last 19.5 years operating a
logo, and flag, designed and chosen by the people Hydrogen plant right here in Kalama, 10.5 years
at no cost to the voters. in operations and maintenance and 9 years as
Plant Manager. I am responsible for the safe and
Two different Councils have voted me Mayor reliable operations of the facility and manage large
Pro Tem three times. I’ve represented the city operations and maintenance budgets to keep the
on occasions when the Mayor wasn’t available, facility running safe and reliable to insure that our
which has been an honor. Serving on Council I’ve customer’s needs are met and or exceeded. I believe
listened to the people, to make unbiased decisions. that this experience can apply directly to the council
I’m a visionary in planning for the future; however, position in that the City is the asset and the citizens
conservative in setting limits for today. Your vote for are the customers.
me means experience, and unbiased decisions will
guide Kalama today and into the future. I would be Contact Information
honored to continue to work for you. Phone: (360) 751-6924
Email: scott_moon@rocketmail.com
Contact Information
Phone: (360) 261-9983
Email: ReelectSandra2021@gmail.com
Candidate statements are printed as submitted and are not checked for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office.34 City of Kelso| Council Position 1 | 4-year term
Brian Curtis J.
Wood Hart
(Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
Kelso has served my family well. My wife, Patty I’m a family man with five children in our Kelso
and I raised our three children in a community Public School District. I have a vested interest in
that obviously values and provides resources to making a safer community for them and others.
its youth. I have attempted to pass along what we I am concerned by areas in our community with
have enjoyed through community service including high concentrations of sex offenders and my main
as President of the Kelso Soccer Club and as the goal is to bring that issue to light. Specifically, there
President of the Cowlitz County Soccer Referees. I should be a cap on the number of registered sex
now seek to further serve on your city council. offenders living in the same house so landlords are
not incentivesed to house them from out of area into
If elected, I will use my skill and experience to deliver Kelso.
boringly good government services. Most of my
career has been as an environmental manager at I’ve been heavily involved in volunteer efforts over
a local manufacturer. I learned the value of clear the last five years to aid in charges and convictions
expectations, thorough planning, timely investment, brought upon sex offenders previously hidden in
and decisive action. I know how to ask probing our community. I do not feel sitting on our hands
questions when appropriate and I understand the as a city councilmember is the right thing to do
systems and utilities needed to serve a city. I also when it comes to protecting our children. Three
understand how to work with elected officials and of the incumbents voted to block common sense
regulatory staff at all levels of government, an legislation to stop this sort of thing and that is why I
understanding I now hope to use for the benefit of entered this race. I’m not afraid to advocate and vote
Kelso. for controversial subjects. Ignoring festering issues
does not make them go away. Our leaders need
I believe in the American promise. I believe a to be proactive. An ounce of prevention is worth a
government of, by, and for its people can deliver pound of cure.
necessary, effective, and responsive services. I look
forward to your vote. Contact Information
Phone: (360) 562-2915
Email: curtishart@lpwa.org
Contact Information
Phone: (360) 577-7937
Email: brian.wood948@gmail.com
Candidate statements are printed as submitted and are not checked for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office.City of Kelso | Council Position 2 | 4-year term 35
Mike Tyler Rock
Karnofski Hutchison
(Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
Kelso has many positive attributes: great parks, As a full time educator for the past 12 years, I
scenic walking paths, property for economic have purposefully chosen to work in some of the
development, a great airport, reasonable housing lowest income schools in the country. I began my
prices, great schools, and great community spirit. teaching career in rural South Dakota on the Pine
Building on these attributes is what I have focused Ridge Indian Reservation, when that county was the
on and will continue to focus on. poorest and most impoverished place in the United
States. I worked everyday for 6 years to provide my
As a City Councilor, I’ve supported Police Chief students with opportunities and skills to make it out
Kirk’s request for crisis intervention resources and of their desperate situations, but I soon realized that
coordinated Kelso clean-ups. As a member of the the problems were bigger than a lone classroom
board of Cowlitz Economic Development Council, teacher could solve, so during summer breaks I
I’ve supported local businesses by reviewing grant began traveling to other areas of need throughout
requests and delivering grant money. I’ve worked the country to train new teachers on working in low
to reestablish the Kelso Business Association, and income communities in Los Angeles, Miami and
developed a Community Investment Network. As Phoenix.
a member of the County park board, I’ve worked
on parks and trail systems, and as a Trustee for The problems I saw those communities facing are
Lower Columbia College, I’ve helped improve local similar to what Kelso now faces; abandoned and
education opportunities. derelict houses, crumbling infrastructure, houseless
families or students, drug addiction, crime and a
Kelso needs to build on its strengths and be rising cost of living. For the last 5 years I have seen
prepared to welcome businesses and families as many of my students struggling with these same
they choose to move to our Community. The City problems here in Kelso, and running for city council
also needs to focus on maintaining its infrastructure, is my way of doing more to partner with community
especially the streets, water and sewer systems. members to work towards solutions to these issues.
With my experience as a utilities manager and city
Public Works Director I am prepared to work on
Contact Information
these issues and minimize the cost to citizens.
Email: vote@tylerhutchison.com
Remember, We Are Kelso!
Contact Information
Phone: (360) 431-0626
Email: mikeakarnofski@gmail.com
Candidate statements are printed as submitted and are not checked for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office.36 City of Kelso | Council Position 3 | 4-year term
Kimberly Jeremiah
Lefebvre Harrington
(Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
I am Kimberly Lefebvre I am Married to Tom Lefebvre My name is Jeremiah Harrington and i was born
we have lived in Kelso for over 54 years. We have and raised in this area. I have a wife, 5 children
two successful daughters and 3 grandchildren, and own a business here. I have watched our
Family is very important to us . community struggle as of late and head in a
direction that i’m not fond of. I am getting involved
Politics have been a passion of mine for some time in this election to put our children and our small
now. I have been on the counsel now for 4 years and businesses back on track. To clean up our city and
have previous experience as well from years before provide jobs and safety to so many! To give people
that. back their freedoms of choice and walk beside
The city of Kelso is my home, my passion and my them as a partner not over them as a ruler! I will
happy place. Kelso has been my home for 54 years focus on budgeting and cleaning up spending over
now. I went to Catlin Elementary School, Huntington continuing to increase tax. I will bring back the
Junior High and Kelso High School. I bleed blue and sense of community and belonging that once made
gold . I raised my family here. I value all that Kelso us so connected and lead a charge to bring our
has to offer and I love who we are as a city. We are businesses, schools and residents to the top
compassionate, we help one another, we want to
better each other. Contact Information
Email: jeremiahharrington617@yahoo.com
I hope to further the prospects of Kelso, to push
for better opportunities and for a better city for all
citizens. I hope to help govern this amazing city into
the future. Thank you
Contact Information
Phone: (360) 431-8808
Email: tokidast@gmail.com
Candidate statements are printed as submitted and are not checked for factual or grammatical accuracy by the Auditor’s Office.City of Kelso | Council Position 4 | 2-year unexpired term 37
Jim Rowan
Hill Kelsall
(Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
For more than 30 years I have worked for a better Rowan Kelsall is a passionate and caring individual.
Kelso. My community service resume includes As a supporter of sustainable and low-income hous-
CAP Board of Directors, Court Appointed Special ing, worker and wage protections, improvements to
Advocate for Children, (CASA), member Kelso Senior city infrastructure, funding for K-12 education, and
Center Association, veteran services volunteer, environmental advocacy, Rowan is honored to serve
Board Member South Kelso Neighborhood Assn, and represent the city of Kelso Washington. “I am a
Kelso Babe Ruth Baseball volunteer and Advisor down-to-earth guy who wants to make a difference
to the Brookhollow Manufactured Home Assn and in my community. If there is a need, I want to meet it.
tennants. If there is a problem, I want to help solve it.”
I received my Bachelor of Arts degree In Goverment “As a candidate for Kelso City Council, I will continue
from Cal State University. I am a Vietnam Veteran. to support city improvement projects that increase
As a City Councilman , I’ve served as a Board safety, improve transportation flow and efficiency,
Member Kelso Library, alternate member to Three and enhance the overall quality of life here in Kelso.
Rivers Regional Transit Authority, Board Member As we continue moving forward as a city, I believe
Cowlitz County Solid Waste Management, Kelso we can build stronger, more equitable solutions for
Representative to Cowlitz County Emergency everyone.”
Services.
Rowan has previously worked for Washington State
My goals are to advocate for major improvement to Senators, the Department of Natural Resources, the
North Kelso which is much needed. I will work to Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Department of
continue South Kelso development and to revitalize Ecology. “I believe that by working together, we can
downtown Kelso. I will work to solve our growing make Kelso an even better city.”
water crisis as key to our growth. I want more
investment in the Tam O’ Shanter complex. I want a I am asking for your vote for Rowan Kelsall for Kelso
better Kelso. City Council.
Contact Information Contact Information
Phone: (503) 341-1253 Phone: (971) 363-9303
Email: jnhill48@comcast.net Email: kelsall4kelsocitycouncil@gmail.com
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MaryAlice L. Matthew
Wallis No photo Gisby
submitted
(Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
Current Longview Mayor, MaryAlice Wallis, is seeking No Statement Submitted
re-election for Longview City Council Position #5.
Proven Community Leader and 2nd generation Contact Information
Longview native, MaryAlice continues to offer Phone: (360) 998-0468
bipartisan solutions to help keep Longview a quality Email: ma2pol@yahoo.com
place to work, live and raise families.
MaryAlice’s team-player attitude, thoughtful ideas,
and smart contributions are a winning combination.
She is a strong advocate of quality family-wage jobs
to boost the economy. She supports public safety,
healthy police and fire departments, and is focused
on ensuring that city-funded programs are cost
effective and run efficiently.
MaryAlice serves as council liaison on multiple
boards and commissions, and communicates and
collaborates regularly with City, County and State
officials. MaryAlice has earned the Certificate of
Municipal Leadership through the Association of
Washington Cities.
MaryAlice and David, her husband of 34 years,
raised and home-taught their four children in
Longview. She is active in her church where she
has served in many leadership roles. MaryAlice is
a graduate of Mark Morris HS, Lower Columbia
College, and Western Washington University.
MaryAlice will continue to be your advocate for the
betterment of Longview, and is “Committed to Lead
with Integrity”. Please re-elect MaryAlice Wallis.
Contact Information
Phone: (360) 430-2517
Email: maryalice4longviewcc@gmail.com
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Chet Angie
Makinster Wean
(Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
As your current City Councilperson, I have had I am running for city council to harness my life
the privilege of serving you for the past several experience and leadership abilities to foster
years. Born and raised here, I continue to genuinely community, empower citizens, energize economic
believe that we are a great city and that our potential growth, find solutions to our challenges, and achieve
knows no bounds provided we work together to shared prosperity.
confront the challenges each of us faces. As both a
citizen and a former business owner, I understand Born and raised in Longview, like many young
Longview, I love it, and want every citizen to love it people I left. I lived and worked in vibrant, thriving
the way I do. communities in the U.S. and India, yet was
awestruck returning home by the people, beauty,
The last years have brought unusual and unexpected and incredible potential in our community.
challenges and I continue to listen to you to find
ways to confront them. As always, growth of I will partner with other councilmembers, city
family wage jobs can take us far to counteract our employees, and residents to bring business
challenges. Restoring jobs and creating new ones innovation and vitality to Longview. A local-first
means the growth of our tax base – and that means mentality where we attract fair-wage jobs that create
more police and firefighters, maintenance and career growth for our citizens. Together, we can work
repair of our infrastructure, and making headway to have great schools, parks, public safety, library,
in conquering homelessness, property crimes, and arts, and a strong, inclusive community.
drug use. It is time to prioritize finding common ground,
When re-elected, I will continue to seek your council connecting community, and embracing action-
to make common sense decisions in the best oriented leadership to ensure our government is
interest of all of our citizens. I respectfully ask for working for all.
your vote on November 2nd. I will embody people-first leadership, listening to all
voices – across the spectrum of race, class, gender,
Contact Information and political affiliation.
Phone: (360) 430-7533
Email: Chet.Makinster@gmail.com I am a thoughtful, approachable, motivated citizen
who has chosen Longview to invest my energy and
passion. Say yes to new, purposeful leadership for a
brighter future for Longview. Elect Angie Wean.
Contact Information
Phone: (360) 998-0713
Email: electangie@outlook.com
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Tom Spencer C.
Lee Boudreau
(Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
Tom is a Longview local, graduate of R.A. Long The voters of Longview have a choice to make.
High School, and local attorney. Our community Our city deserves strong, decisive leadership in
wants elected officials with extensive life experience times like this. Spencer Boudreau has been at the
who listen to their constituents. With a decade of front lines advocating for equality of opportunity
combined public policy and legal experience, Tom is and for putting Longview first. A lifelong resident
the serious candidate for a nonpartisan seat on City of Longview and an insurance agent, Spencer has
Council. been a proven and trusted advocate for families,
public safety, infrastructure, and small businesses
Our community faces serious challenges such as since 2011. Spencer has served our community
homelessness, small business growth, attracting on the Willow Grove Park Advisory Board, the
competitive industrial and professional jobs, and Longview Downtowners Association, Go Fourth
affordable housing. Tom is dedicated to tackling Committee, and is the two-term chairman of the
these challenges with a “community first” approach, Longview Parks and Recreation Board. Spencer has
uniting community partners, business leaders, and an extensive understanding of city government and
citizens to find common-sense solutions. finance. As a concerned citizen, he has coordinated
Tom’s priority is to continue improving our quality of community clean ups across Cowlitz County, saving
life in Longview. Tom is with us in saying yes to new the taxpayers hundreds of thousands in cleanup
opportunities for our community: practical solutions costs, and was the recipient of the Pathways 2020
for homelessness, infrastructure, and job growth and Civic Engagement Award. Spencer is committed to
retention. ensuring that the future of our community continues
to improve, grow and flourish, and pledges to always
Tom is with us in saying yes to preserving our parks, put the people of Longview first. Let’s win this
our streets, supporting the arts, and moving forward together.
to a brighter, post-pandemic future. Tom is with us
in saying yes to a shared vision of prosperity for our Contact Information
city. Phone: (360) 751-3982
Email: ElectSpencerBoudreau@gmail.com
As an attorney, Tom’s clients value him as a problem-
solver. Tom will be our voice on City Council.
Together, for Longview. Vote for Tom!
Contact Information
Email: tomleeforlongview@gmail.com
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Keith E. J.J.
Bellisle Burke
(Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
Woodland has grown considerably over the past My Name is John “JJ” Burke and I have been a
20 years. With growth comes new challenges, resident since 1992 of Woodland, after retiring from
opportunities, and most importantly a diversity of the U.S. Coast Guard with over 22 years. I care
people with different backgrounds, life experiences, about our community! Having served on the council
and values. As a Woodland resident since 2015, for 12 years, I have the experience to step in and get
I’ve seen the value of having a range of experiences things done.
and voices represented when we focus on finding
common goals to solve pressing problems and Volunteer Experience Or Leadership: Served 12
leveraging our opportunities. Years as Council Member #1 and never missed a
meeting. Mayor Pro Tem for 3 years. Involved in the
I ask for your vote so I can bring my collaborative, community; President of the Woodland Planters
solutions-focused approach to work for you. I’m Days committee celebration for 17 years. Master/
committed to listening to every Woodland resident, President of the Woodland Grange; Business of
ensuring that the city will hear their concerns. I will the quarter; Cowlitz County Pomona Citizen of the
bring the creativity and collaboration that is lacking year; 2014 Woodland Citizen of the year; Honorary
in my opponent and much of the current council. Member of the Woodland Chamber of Commerce;
The City must bring people together to attract Local business owner since 1993-2018; Retired (E-8)
investments in transportation, infrastructure, and Senior Chief of the U.S. Coast Guard.
quality of place improvements that ensure that I am also interested in seeing a Senior Citizens
we are proactively planning to keep what makes Center be made, and a place for the younger
Woodland so special while we grow and thrive. children go to.
I bring an honest, balanced approach with a Please Vote this year and make it count. Bring back
commitment to doing the job right. I’m clearly “J J” Burke as city council Position #1
motivated to serve, bringing my experience of
working with people and systems to the interests of
Contact Information
the city.
Phone: (360) 225-9888
Keith Bellisle will bring a new, positive, and proactive Email: jjscpr@me.com
voice to work for you.
Contact Information
Phone: (360) 818-4183
Email: keith.bellisle@gmail.com
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Carol
Rounds Unopposed
(Nonpartisan)
Carol Rounds, running for Council Position #2. I
reside at 576 Buckeye St. Woodland, WA 98674,
where I have lived for 46 years. My three children
graduated from Woodland High School. I worked 37
years at a local bank and retired as branch manager
in 2014.
I am running for council position to help improve the
quality of life for all Woodland citizens by making it
a more business friendly place. I believe that this
would help create more family wage jobs, and thus
create more tax revenue without increasing taxes.
I believe I am the best candidate because I work well
with people and have a common sense approach.
My community service with Woodland Rotary, the
Chamber of Commerce, CAP, United Way & YMCA
adds to my qualifications for being on the Woodland
City Council.
Below are my top 3 priorities: Encourage economic
growth and good paying jobs; Create and/or
stimulate solutions to traffic congestion; Be a good
steward of your tax dollars.
I believe the area we should focus on the most is
industrial development which provides family wage
jobs and an increased tax base.
Contact Information
Phone: (360) 903-0737
Email: ecrounds@yahoo.com
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David
Plaza Unopposed
(Nonpartisan)
For the previous four years, I have done my best to
serve the citizens of Woodland and will continue to
do so if re-elected. I have consistently questioned
and voted against raising taxes on our citizens
and drafted a resolution attempting to protect our
businesses when the state placed our citizen’s
livelihoods in jeopardy through state imposed forced
closures. When a resolution was brought before
the council that declared the city and our police
department was practicing and/or condoning racial
bias, I defended the city, police department and our
citizens resulting in the resolution failing to pass.
Being a city councilmember means that you stand
up for what’s right even when it isn’t popular or the
fun and easy thing to do. That’s what I’ve done for
the last four years and, if re-elected, will continue to
do.
Contact Information
Phone: (360) 270-1287
Email: daveplaza2017@gmail.com
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Jenn Aaron
Rowland No photo
submitted
Berghaus
(Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
Jenn Rowland is a long time resident of Woodland, No Statement Submitted
having moved here with her family in 2000 when she
was just in 7th grade. Like many from her grade she Contact Information
left Woodland after graduation for college. While Email: Aaronberghaus@aol.com
she was gone she missed her hometown and would
eventually make her way back home where she
raises her own daughter Delilah, 10.
Jenn served as the ASLCC Club chair at Lower
Columbia College in 2019, and was a member of
the Multicultural Club. As Club chair, she oversaw
the different clubs, orgs and other student-led
activities, their budgets, and helped promote to gain
new members. In 2018 she had the opportunity to
travel to Yakima to attend the Students of Color
Conference which had many great ideas to celebrate
diversity in our communities.
Jenn agrees that Woodland would benefit from
a more diverse police team to better match the
community they serve. Woodland has wonderful
community traditions such as Planter’s Day and the
Snowflake Bazaar. Both of which are a great way
to display the many talents Woodlanders have and
Jenn sees opportunity for more ways to display
those talents of our local artisans which will bring
revenue and continue building community.
Contact Information
Phone: (360) 560-1561
Email: jennrowland4wcc@gmail.com
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Don Sean
Cox Turpin
(Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
With nearly two decades’ experience in public The Longview School District should and can be
education, I am keenly aware of the many challenges the example as to what can be accomplished when
our students and educators face in the classroom every decision is first and foremost, what is best for
today. our students. Our children’s education should not be
based on arbitrary metrics such as graduation rates
My four children have benefited immensely from but rather be focused on the skills and knowledge
opportunities our Longview schools provide. As a needed to be successful in today’s society which will
result, I will advocate for balancing core classes improve established metrics.
with a full menu of electives catering to students’
interests and goals. I am focused on ensuring the future of our schools
considers the values of our community. National
On my watch the driving question will be: “What’s level expectations sometimes fail to meet the
in it for the student?” We see too many educational local priorities. As a parent and active community
dollars disappearing down bureaucratic black holes. member Your priorities will be heard if I am elected.
Instead, I will push those funds directly into the I attend school board meetings regularly and have
classrooms, labs, and shops, and onto the courts identified opportunities to make our school system
and fields. more successful.
Another goal is to strengthen the parent-student- As an independent auditor/consultant I identify
teacher relationship by giving parents a stronger opportunities for improvement and establish
voice in their children’s learning. I also stand firmly corrective actions to implement change. My career
behind efforts to connect community with classroom has been streamlining processes to drive greater
through vocational, tech, and business programs. successes. This is how I will approach my role if
After spending over half my military career overseas, elected to the school board.
I understand that our students aren’t competing I ask for your vote because I know, better is possible.
with Ridgefield or Woodland, but with Berlin and My experience/dedication to solving problems,
Beijing. We must do better preparing our students identifying opportunities and working with others,
for success in the world awaiting them on the other achieving successful results drives me to improve
side of their diploma. our schools for the betterment of our children.
Vote for a bright future for Longview’s children. Vote
Don Cox for Longview School Board Position 1. Contact Information
Phone: (509) 306-9118
Email: seanrturpin@gmail.com
Contact Information
Phone: (360) 577-6032
Email: doncox4lsdsb@gmail.com
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Crystal Melissa
Moldenhauer Richards
(Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
Born and raised in Cowlitz County, Crystal I, Melissa Richards am a mother in the Longview
Moldenhauer knows the importance of family and school district, and a strong opponent to the
community values. Graduating top 10 of her class in draconian anti-social measures that have become
2007, Crystal also took part in FBLA, Honor Society the norm for education.
and many other school activities.
Our children are being robbed of the experience
Since graduating Crystal got married and has that we all took for granted in our youth and
six children. Five of her children attend various instead are either being physically separated and
Longview Schools, two of which have 504 plans and monitored in ways that totally go against their natural
one is on an IEP. She is active in the schools that her development, or they are are confined to home,
children attend by collaborating with teachers to help watching video lectures on computers.
support her children’s goals.
I believe in making masks optional for those students
Crystal hopes to continue to be a voice for the and families who feel more comfortable with them,
children and for the parents. Growing up in a single- and not forcing it on the rest of the student body.
family household, she understands the difficulties I believe in the clear science that shows us that
many in our community face and she will represent children are for the overwhelming majority, not at risk
this demographic. As a member of Valley View from this virus.
Church, Crystal is a volunteer in the children’s
ministry, she prepares meals for their youth nights I believe in an education that is based strongly in
and is active in their community outreach events. sound science, not political fads.
These events include giving out free coats and I believe the schools should serve the students, not
backpacks to kids in our school district. the teacher’s union.
Crystal represents a vital piece of the community I would love your vote, a vote for the betterment of
that has been underrepresented for so long. She our children’s lives, a vote for normalcy in a world
understands what our students and families need who seems to forget what normal is.
and will advocate for families.
Contact Information
Contact Information Phone: (325) 716-0493
Phone: (360) 644-8181 Email: melissarichards12@yahoo.com
Email: cmoldenhauer@longviewschools.org
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Lisa Ron
Mathes No photo Cryderman
submitted
(Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
I moved to the Toutle Valley 12 years ago when I met No Statement Submitted
my husband and his two sons. Both of my bonus
sons have attended Toutle Lake since kindergarten. Contact Information
My oldest is a recent graduate, and our youngest will Phone: (360) 751-4281
be a freshman next year. When I first moved here, Email: bearpa81@me.com
I subbed in the schools and was part of the PTO.
Currently, I teach in the Castle Rock School District.
I have taught special education for nearly twenty
years. Throughout my career, I have seen the good,
the bad, and the ugly in education. Last spring, when
life came to a screeching halt for the school year,
teachers had to readjust everything. Virtual learning
casted a huge spotlight on the inadequacies and
challenges our community had in regards to access
to high speed internet and effective curriculum.
With education fundamentally changing forever,
administrations and schools boards need to adjust
as well. I believe it is time for a new energy to be
brought to the Toutle Lake School Board. I love our
community and its commitment to our students.
As we navigate this new era of education, I have
knowledge and experience that can be of use.
Education is my passion.
Contact Information
Phone: (360) 560-7133
Email: lmathes@protonmail.com
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Vilas E.
No photo
Sundberg Unopposed
submitted
(Nonpartisan)
No Statement Submitted
Contact Information
Phone: (360) 957-0075
Email: vilas1@comcast.net
Castle Rock School District No. 401 | Director District 2 | 4-year term
Ray
No photo
Teter Unopposed
submitted
(Nonpartisan)
No Statement Submitted
Contact Information
Phone: (360) 751-4464
Email: tetersr@msn.com
Castle Rock School District No. 401 | Director District 3 | 2-year unexpired term
Henry
No photo
Karnofski Unopposed
submitted
(Nonpartisan)
No Statement Submitted
Contact Information
Email: hkarnofski@crschools.org
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Jeff Todd
Myers No photo Jansen
submitted
(Nonpartisan) (Nonpartisan)
I grew up attending K-12 in the Castle Rock No Statement Submitted
School District. I am a dedicated parent with our
children’s education as my priority. It is imperative Contact Information
that we as citizens of our community get involved Phone: (503) 858-7458
in our children’s education. If elected, my actions Email: tjansen@crschools.org
will represent and reflect the consensus of the
community of Castle Rock to the best of my ability.
Contact Information
Phone: (360) 560-5967
Email: sause1842@gmail.com
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