Heather Dudley-Nollette (Jefferson County Commissioner Board District 1, Washington, candidate 2024)
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Heather Dudley-Nollette (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Jefferson County Commissioner Board District 1 in Washington. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.[source]
Dudley-Nollette completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Heather Dudley-Nollette provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on July 9, 2024:
- Birth date: March 20, 1971
- Birth place: Portsmouth, Virginia
- High school: Edison High School and Woodinville High School
- Bachelor's: University of Washington, 1993
- Gender: Female
- Religion: Buddhist
- Profession: Nonprofit Executive
- Incumbent officeholder: No
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Elections
General election
General election for Jefferson County Commissioner Board District 1
Heather Dudley-Nollette and Ben Thomas ran in the general election for Jefferson County Commissioner Board District 1 on November 5, 2024.
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Jefferson County Commissioner Board District 1
Heather Dudley-Nollette and Ben Thomas ran in the primary for Jefferson County Commissioner Board District 1 on August 6, 2024.
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Election results
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Heather Dudley-Nollette completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dudley-Nollette's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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As much as my experience makes me “who I am” as a candidate: I currently serve as the Deputy Executive Director of Bayside Housing & Services. In the 2000’s, I helped create the Young Professionals Network with the Jefferson County Chamber. I was the Vice Chair of Jefferson County’s Economic Development Council and served on their board for 13 years. I co-founded a small business, The CoLab, over 11 years ago; and I served as the President of the Port Townsend Main Street Program, with over 6 years on their board. Prior to my life in Jefferson County, I served in King County’s Office of Management and Budget, helping to manage a multi-million-dollar project. I was then hired to conduct new employee, benefits, and public disclosure trainings for all King County staff.
I’m someone who loves people, for better and worse, and who works tirelessly to serve in every way I can.- I believe our strengths lie in our ability to listen to each other, to think critically, and to make clear decisions that are the best for the most people. We're stronger when we band together to support each other's needs.
- Jefferson County has so many existing assets that make our community great. When we work together, we will sustain what we love the most about living here while preparing for growth and change in the future.
- We must focus on improving the well-being of Jefferson County citizens from all walks of life and backgrounds. We all deserve housing, safety, food security, comprehensive healthcare - including mental and dental health, support for family resources like childcare, access to fulfilling employment, open space and recreation, a clean environment, fair elections, an efficient judicial system, and functional transportation options. When we focus on what's good for people and the environment, we can create the community we want to live in together.
I know our community well and I see our potential for a bright future. I have the skills and the work ethic that this job demands. I do my research, ask good questions, and come prepared to participate and to nourish the goodwill that builds our capacity to solve problems together.
Chapter 36.32 RCW outlines the duties and authority of the county commissioners and council members. Primarily, these duties include the adoption of ordinances, resolutions, and motions. As outlined in chapter 36.40 RCW, the Board of County Commissioners must also perform certain financial duties, such as levying taxes, appropriating revenue, and adopting the final budget for the county.
The Board of County Commissioners generally confirms appointments to county boards and commissions and appoints members of the boundary review board and planning commission in counties that have created these entities (like Jefferson County). The commissioners also sit as the board of equalization (basically, the county board of property tax appeals) to review disputed assessments. They also serve on the election certification committee (one at a time, via a committee assignment to certify elections. The committee includes one county commissioner, the Auditor and the Civil Prosecuting Attorney.)
If I’m elected, I hope to serve multiple terms in the role as County Commissioner so that I can give back to the community exponentially as my expertise and connections grow. Although I’ve still not learned how to see the future, I would like to look back on my service to Jefferson County and know that I helped to support Department of Community Development staff to transform our county permitting processes through a commitment to continuous process improvement. I would like to invest in our county staff and systems from all departments to make sure that they are fully equipped for true sustainability in their roles.
Annually, every county receives a performance audit done by the State Auditor's staff. There is an entrance interview and an exit interview which can both be attended by the public. These audits are also discussed in the public BoCC meetings, as usually the commissioners are not present at those interviews, as the audit normally focusses on the County Auditor and Treasurer procedures. The audit takes about three months to complete and auditors focus on any prior shortcomings (reported as findings) and whatever the area of annual focus might be. So, over time, almost every function of county government has been audited.
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See also
2024 Elections
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