Jill Johnson (Island County Commissioner Board District 2, Washington, candidate 2024)

Jill Johnson

Republican Party

Candidate, Island County Commissioner Board District 2

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 6, 2024

Education

High school

Oak Harbor High School

Bachelor's

Central Washington University, 1993

Personal

Birthplace

Everett, Wash.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Government administration

Contact

Campaign website

Campaign Instagram

Jill Johnson (Republican 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]

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

Biography

Jill Johnson provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on July 23, 2024:

• Birth date: November 6, 1970
• Birth place: Everette, Washington
• High school: Oak Harbor High School
• Bachelor's: Central Washington University, 1993
• Gender: Female
• Religion: Christian
• Profession: Government Administration
• Prior offices held:
  • Island County Commissioner, District 2 (2013-Prsnt)
• Incumbent officeholder: Yes
• Campaign website
• Campaign Instagram

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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Jill Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Johnson'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.

As your Island County Commissioner for the last 12 years, I’ve worked tirelessly for Whidbey and Camano Islands. During this time, we have invested in affordable housing, engaged in economic development planning, built a mental health stabilization facility, and made significant investments in law enforcement. As a former Executive Director of the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, I’ve walked alongside our business community, championed community causes, listened to local voices, and invested in building a solid community.

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 bring local knowledge and hands on experience to work for you each day. My goal is to make sure you that Island County is always a place you are proud to call home.
• I believe in accountability and have a proved track record in getting things done. My words my not always be perfect, but I will keep pushing to get our communities the level of service they desire at a price we can all afford.
• My loyalty is to you. I listen, I lead and most importantly, I care.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

-Access to quality Behavioral healthcare

- Quality, focused, equitable, and affordable delivery of Island County Services.

-Access to housing for our workforce, veterans, and seniors

-Land-use policies that honor our past while looking ahead to a bright and prosperous future.

-Solid fiscal and budget management that ensures a sustainable delivery of programs and services that our communities can rely on..

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Chosen by Chaim Potok is a story about a brilliant boy raised in silence by his Father because his Father wanted him to hear the world's cries. It reminds us of the importance of compassion, and from a government perspective, it teaches us to hear beyond the talking and the noise and listen to what is not being said. It's a beautiful book.

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

Integrity, honesty, local knowledge, and an open mind.

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

A county commissioner is the CEO of the county government. An effective Commissioner needs to have a combination of policy and administrative skills. The ability to manage people, hold teams accountable for outcomes, inspire creative solutions, understand and monitor the budget, make wise programming investments of public resources, and stay connected with the community to make the right decisions on their behalf. You must be both a leader and an implementer because the county government is where ideas are put into action.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Jimmy Carter said we couldn't have Christmas lights (I'm not even sure that's true, but I have a distinct memory of not being allowed to put them up because the President said so.) and the Iran Hostage situation. I was about 10.

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

Picking strawberries. I HATED it. I did it for three summers.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Transparency is at the foundation of public trust and public funds belong to the public and should be used only in the public's ser

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