Christina Elliott (Island County Commissioner Board District 2, Washington, candidate 2024)

Christina Elliott

Democratic Party

Candidate, Island County Commissioner Board District 2

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 6, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Texas A&M University, 2009

Law

Emory University, 2013

Personal

Birthplace

Memphis, Tenn.

Profession

Attorney/Small Business Owner

Contact

Campaign website

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Christina Elliott (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Island County Commissioner Board District 2 in Washington. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

Elliott completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Christina Elliott provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on July 12, 2024:

• High school: Immaculata
• Bachelor's: Texas A&M University, 2009
• J.D.: Emory School of Law, 2013
• Gender: Female
• Profession: Attorney / Small Business Owner
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign website
• Campaign endorsements
• Campaign Facebook

Elections

General election

General election for Island County Commissioner Board District 2

Christina Elliott and Jill Johnson ran in the general election for Island County Commissioner Board District 2 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
		Christina Elliott (D)
		Jill Johnson (R)

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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Island County Commissioner Board District 2

Christina Elliott, Phil Collier, and Jill Johnson ran in the primary for Island County Commissioner Board District 2 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate
		Christina Elliott (D)
	Submit photo	Phil Collier (R)
		Jill Johnson (R)

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Christina Elliott completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Elliott's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm a small business owner and 10+ year attorney. My husband is a CT in the Navy, and my dad was an Army Ranger, so I've lived in many different places and have an understanding of the unique lifestyle that comes from military life.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I'm committed to resolving our housing shortage with workforce housing solutions. In the short term, we need permit improvements, ADUs and to fill the county's empty District 2 seat on the Planning Commission. As a longer term solutions, we need downtown housing developments. These will lead to increased foot traffic to nearby restaurants, more jobs for residents here, and more access to those jobs-- sans car-- with proximity to Island Transit hubs. Downtown density will also prevent sprawl, thus preserving our rural character. It will also concentrate our growing population where the resources already exist.
• As a rural community, we rely heavily on our limited healthcare resources. I will work on protecting our healthcare access here in Island County for all residents, especially women, military families (TRICARE) and VA beneficiaries. I will work with our state legislators to attempt to alleviate the staffing issues we've seen, and to expand public health services within the county. We also need SANE certified nurses and police co-responders throughout the county. I will prioritize support of these positions in the decisions the county makes, as they support the health of all residents, keep the public safe and allow law enforcement to concentrate on their intended scope of work.
• I will support quality of life improvements for residents here-- specifically: opportunities for more childcare facilities; bike paths and trails; land trusts; and more EV charging stations for our visitors. I would like to see a "bridge-to-ferry" trail one day, which would increase tourism and move pedestrians to safety off of walking on the shoulder of SR-20 and SR-525.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Personally, I am very passionate about the environment. I volunteer for the Orca Network, and support the Climate Commitment Act. Sea level rise is a huge issue in our county, especially on our south end. It doesn't have an easy solution, but I will work with residents who are affected most by it, and the scientists, engineers and other professionals we need to work together to combat the effects of climate change.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The ability to listen. If an official can't or won't listen to their constituents, they are not worthy of leading them.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked at a tack shop (horse store) for several years in high school, and I also trained horses in high school and college.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

The National Women's Political Caucus, Win with Women and the Island County Democrats

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Note: Elliott submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on July 12, 2024.

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June 11 submission

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

A few years ago, my husband (an active duty Sailor) and I came to Oak Harbor for the adventure of a lifetime. Maybe adventure is too generous-- it was more like a nightmare. We purchased our first ever home sight unseen, with no inspection, over asking, because it was the only way we could buy here. On closing day, we got to see the house and it was just as pictured... but the SMELL! It turns out it was full of mold and mushrooms growing out of the joists in the crawlspace. After a time-consuming and costly renovation, we finally have a home we're excited to live in... but many Island County residents are not so fortunate. Even if they can find a home within their budget, it often comes with issues like those we experienced. Compound that with the Sailors my husband works with who have commutes to NAS Whidbey from Burlington, Everett, and living in RVs while stationed here, and you have a local economy held back by a housing crisis.

Island County has so much to offer its residents, and yet, it's currently falling short. I'm running for County Commissioner in District 2 because I see the potential for a safer community, expanded healthcare options, happier + healthier students in our schools due to more secure funding, and most importantly, more accessible workforce housing solutions.

I am a small business owner, a lawyer, a Navy wife and an avid hiker with my rescue dogs. Find more about me on my campaign website: ElectElliott.org

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• My #1 priority is finding solutions for the workforce housing issues in Island County.
• We need to protect the healthcare access we do have in Island County, and proactively look for ways to expand it + our residents' access to it.
• Creating more stability in county budgets will help us to address shortfalls, especially as it relates to our education system and current childcare desert.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Workforce housing, healthcare access (especially reproductive rights), education, safe communities for all Island County residents, the climate crisis and an effective, accountable government

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am curious, open-minded and willing to consider different perspectives so long as someone is genuine and respectful about sharing theirs. We need more leaders who understand what someone is going through, or who are at least willing to hear what someone's experience is like, regardless of political party or life circumstance. This is something I bring to the table. Additionally, through my 10+ years of practicing law, I understand how formal advocacy works, and how to best represent a group of people in a fair, impartial way that accomplishes our shared objectives.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The ability to listen-- to coworkers, residents and local leaders. My job is to be an advocate for the best interests of the residents of Island County.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked at a tack shop in high school. That was where I learned you should never turn your hobby into work! But it was fun nonetheless, because, let's face it, I was a teenager and fitting new riders for boots and helmets is not all that stressful.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Island County Democrats; National Women’s Political Caucus

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Note: Elliott submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on June 11, 2024.

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