Given that CCAR advocates for homeownership and property rights, it is key that we support candidates that share similar priorities. These are important decisions, and they are not made in a vacuum. Our Endorsement Committee is tasked with interviewing and determining support for political candidates in Clark County. The endorsement committee is a group of REALOR members from the following committees:
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- Executive Committee – The President or President-Elect or a member of the Board of Directors appointed by the Executive Committee. The President-Elect shall automatically be appointed as an Alternate and may also serve as the RPAC member representative on an Independent Expenditure Sub-Committee.
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- Government Affairs – Chair and a member of the committee appointed by the Government Affairs Committee
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- RPAC Committee- Chair and a member of the committee appointed by the RPAC Committee.
The Endorsement Committee will work to ensure that candidate support is based upon REALTOR Party values and in coordination of Association goals.
- Paul Harris – State Senate Race for the 17th Legislative District
- Rep. Kevin Waters – House of Representatives re-election for the 17th Legislative District Position 1
- David Stuebe – House of Representatives 17th Legislative District Position 2
- Sen. Annette Cleveland – State Senate re-election for the 49th Legislative District
- Monica Stonier – House of Representatives 49th Legislative District Position 2
- Rep. Stephanie McClintock – House of Representatives re-election for the 18th Legislative District Position 1
- Brad Benton – State Senate 18th Legislative District
- Chuck Keplar – Clark County Council District 3
- Matt Little – Clark County Council District 4
- James Oneil – Clark Public Utilities Commissioner District 1
- Steve Hogan, Mayoral Candidate- Camas
- Will Finn, Mayoral Candidate- Woodland
- John Horch – Clark County Sheriff
- Nancy Barnes – Clark PUD
- Kevin Waters – 17th Legislative District, Position 1
- Paul Harris – 17th Legislative District
- Stephanie McClintock – 18th Legislative District, Position 1
- Greg Cheney – 18th Legislative District, Position 2
- Glen Yung – Clark County Council
- Monica Stonier – 49th Legislative District, Position 2
During an interview process conducted by the the Endorsement Task Force, these candidates demonstrated their understanding of what makes a healthy community. They remain committed to building a healthy business climate, protecting quality of life issues and making prudent decisions with public resources. CCAR looks forward to partnering with them to continue making Clark County an attractive place to live, work and play.
CCAR encourages all eligible residents to vote by visiting the Clark County Elections Office at https://www.clark.wa.gov/elections/voter-registration
*Candidates are interviewed by The Clark County Association of REALTORS Endorsement Task Force. Candidates are endorsed based upon their answers to the questions below and their voting history if they are incumbents.
Questionnaires used by the Clark County REALTORS® Government Affairs committee may be accessed below.
- Ann McEnerny-Ogle – Vancouver Mayor
- Erik Paulsen – Vancouver City Council
- John Blom – Vancouver City Council
- Diana Perez – Vancouver City Council
- Adrian Cortes – Battle Ground Mayor
- Steve Hogan – Camas Mayor
- Leslie Lewallen – Camas City Council
During an interview process conducted by the the Endorsement Task Force, these candidates demonstrated their understanding of what makes a healthy community. They remain committed to building a healthy business climate, protecting quality of life issues and making prudent decisions with public resources. CCAR looks forward to partnering with them to continue making Clark County an attractive place to live, work and play.
CCAR encourages all eligible residents to vote by visiting the Clark County Elections Office at https://www.clark.wa.gov/elections/voter-registration
*Candidates are interviewed by The Clark County Association of REALTORS Endorsement Task Force. Candidates are endorsed based upon their answers to the questions below and their voting history if they are incumbents.
Candidate Interview Questionnaire for Vancouver City Council – 2021
- How do you see Vancouver growing or changing as you look ahead, and what
can the Council do to guide the City in that direction?
- Whether a component of the Stronger Vancouver proposal or not, what is
your position on a City-wide Business & Occupation tax? Are you aware of the
negative impacts that it specifically has on REALTORS and the real estate
community? - As we move past the COVID-19 Pandemic, what are some immediate solutions City Council can work on to provide relief to those impacted by the pandemic?
- As you consider your vision for Vancouver’s neighborhoods, businesses,
parks, and schools, how could you see CCAR being a partner in helping move
that vision forward? - Vancouver and our surrounding regions are facing a serious housing shortage which is driving up the cost of housing. What are your solutions to address this lack of supply issue in Vancouver?
- Are you in favor of different housing type options and redevelopment of larger lots in the region?
- What are your thoughts on annexation and types of lands that should be annexed Should annexation be considered for new developable land in the Vancouver area?
- What are some solutions you’d provide for communities of color and low-income families to afford the down payment of a first-time home?
- What are your solutions to address homelessness in Vancouver and reduce the number of homeless camps in our community?
- Are there any aspects of City operations or priorities that you believe need to be reconsidered? Why?
- Sometimes, great intentions have unintended consequences. How do you deal with decisions you made but later realize didn’t work out as intended?
- What do you see as the Council’s vision in working with other cities in Clark County and the County Council as a whole?
- What are your three main priorities while running for City Council? What is your overall campaign strategy to win your respective election?
Camas City Council Questions
- How do you see Camas growing or changing as you look ahead, and what can the Council do to guide the City in that direction?
- What is your position on a City-wide Business & Occupation tax? Are you aware of the
negative impacts that it specifically has on REALTORS and the real estate
community? - As we move past the COVID-19 Pandemic, what are some immediate solutions City Council can work on to provide relief to those impacted by the pandemic?
- As you consider your vision for Camas’s neighborhoods, businesses, parks, and schools, how could you see CCAR being a partner in helping move that vision forward?
- Camas and our surrounding regions are facing a serious housing shortage which is driving up the cost of housing. What are your solutions to address this lack of supply issue in our area?
- Are you in favor of different housing type options and redevelopment of larger lots in the region?
- What are your thoughts on the Camas Housing Action Plan? Any other proposals that need to be brought forth?
- What are your thoughts of the North Shore Development that is a 600+ acre project? Thoughts on commercial development?
- What are some solutions you’d provide for communities of color and low-income families to afford the down payment of a first-time home?
- Are there any aspects of City operations or priorities that you believe need to be reconsidered? Why?
- Sometimes, great intentions have unintended consequences. How do you deal with decisions you made but later realize didn’t work out as intended?
- What do you see as the Council’s vision in working with other cities in Clark County and the County Council as a whole?
- What are your three main priorities while running for City Council? What is your overall campaign strategy to win your respective election?