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electdamontownsend@gmail.com
Town where you live
Gig Harbor
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Former Pierce County Elections Supervisor. Advised past Charter Review Commission as a subject-matter expert. Worked with the Secretary of State on the statewide voter system. Served as interim elections supervisor in two counties. Committed to accountable local government.
I served as Pierce County Elections Supervisor, where I worked to ensure fair and transparent elections. I’ve also served as interim elections supervisor in two other counties and worked with the Secretary of State to improve Washington’s voter registration system. I advised the last Charter Review Commission as a subject-matter expert and now serve on the board of the Cascade Party, which promotes open, accountable government. I’ve also volunteered as a youth coach and remain active in charitable and civic organizations like the Odd Fellows and Eagles.
I’ve spent years working inside and alongside county government—managing elections, improving systems, and advising others on how to make government more effective. I know how the charter shapes daily operations and how it can be improved to better serve the public. My work has spanned both policy and implementation, giving me a balanced view of what’s working and what needs to change.
Pierce County became a charter county to break free from cronyism and backroom appointments—but over time, some of that has crept back in. I support keeping the sheriff elected to ensure public accountability, not political control. I’m also concerned that transparency measures in the charter are often ignored or toothless. We need stronger provisions for open government, public oversight of appointments and redistricting, and safeguards that prevent power from concentrating in the hands of a few. The charter should live up to its original purpose: to empower the public, not protect insiders.
Pierce County is growing fast, and that brings pressure on housing, infrastructure, and how we’re represented. We may need to revisit the size or structure of the County Council, ensure rural voices aren’t drowned out, and look at how we handle growth across city and county lines. Technology and public expectations around transparency are also evolving—our charter should keep up. As the county changes, we’ll need to make sure the charter still works for everyone, not just those already in power.
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