Rob Laymon (Thurston County Commissioner, District 4, Washington, candidate 2024)

Rob Laymon

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Candidate, Thurston County Commissioner, District 4

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Last election

August 6, 2024

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Rob Laymon (No party preference) ran for election to the Thurston County Commissioner, District 4 in Washington. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

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

Biography

Rob Laymon provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on September 18, 2024:

• Birth date: April 14, 1958
• Birth place: Corvalis, Oregon
• High school: Centralia High School, Centralia WA
• Gender: Male
• Profession: Contractor
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Actions speak louder than words
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Elections

General election

General election for Thurston County Commissioner, District 4

Wayne Fournier and Rob Laymon ran in the general election for Thurston County Commissioner, District 4 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Wayne Fournier (D)
	Submit photo	Rob Laymon (No party preference)

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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Thurston County Commissioner, District 4

Wayne Fournier and Rob Laymon ran in the primary for Thurston County Commissioner, District 4 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Wayne Fournier (D)
	Submit photo	Rob Laymon (No party preference)

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

Rob is a fifth-generation resident of Thurston County, has built his life around hard work, family values, and a deep commitment to the place he’s called home for so long. He brings decades of hands-on experience to the role of Thurston County Commissioner, including planting trees, working on dairy farms, firefighting, and successfully running a well-drilling business for over 25 years. He understands what it means to serve and he’s ready to lead Thurston County with the same dedication and care he’s shown his entire life. What sets Rob apart is his focus on making sure the county runs like it truly cares about its people. He knows that local government should be responsive, efficient, and centered around the needs of the residents. Rob’s vision for Thurston County is one where small businesses can thrive, families feel supported, and public services work for everyone. His independent approach ensures he’s not tied to partisan politics, but focused solely on what’s best for the community.Rob’s connection to the land runs deep,he’s part owner of a family tree farm and his years of work planting trees, building bridges for public and forest roads, and running his well-drilling business have given him a deep understanding of both the natural and infrastructure needs in the area. Rob sees Thurston County as a place where neighbors help each other, and with your support, he will bring thoughtful, independent leadership that reflects the values and needs of the of the people

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?

• Thurston County is part of an insurance pool. Poor choices over the years have cost the insurance pool millions of dollars.According to the state auditor, they are illegally spending 3.2 million dollars and there is a potential sexual harassment lawsuit settlement in the near future. The county is now suing the DNR to stop timber harvesting that will cut millions of dollars in funding to schools, fire departments, sherrifs and roads and will potentially lead to more lawsuits. At some point this has to stop or the county will be kicked out of the insurance pool
• I am very comcerned about the housing shortage at both the state and county level. This is goverment driven and Thurston County Building and Planning is the driving force. It took my daughter 2 years and 3 months to obtain a building permit. This is totally unacceptable. This is a simple, easy fix but only if you care to fix it. It's time for a change.
• Rogue runaway goverment is injuring our citizens. Due to the county's intentional misinterpretation of the rules and regulations, there is an impoverished Vietnam veteran with cancer, that has been without a water system for over two years. Someone needs to be elected that is willing to reel these people in.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Fiscal policy and individual rights and freedoms are near and dear to my heart

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My uncle Roy flew a B19 over Germany during WW2. He owned 2 auto parts stores and told me to always do honest business with people

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

Dedication to the people that elected you and total focus on the job they elected you to do. For example, some of the current commissioners have two jobs and are making $280K per year. They don't seem to have any time to do a good job running the county, but they still vote themselves a raise.

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

I know the difference between right and wrong and have a strong dislike for wrong

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

Core reponsibilities should be a strong focus along with not getting the county into unnecessary lawsuits.

What legacy would you like to leave?

To have a happy and prosperous county

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

I remember JFK assasination. I was 5 years old

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

I worked on dairy farms for 3 years while in high school

What is your favorite book? Why?

My Side of the Mountain. It was about a young kid on their own stuggling to make it work

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

County Roads Take Me Home by John Denver

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Ran my own household as a young teenager (15 years old) and it was a struggle to make it work

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

As an elected representative of the people, the number one responsibility is to let the people understand where and why their tax dollars are being spent, preferrably before they are spent.

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