Ron Wesen (Skagit County Commissioner Board District 1, Washington, candidate 2024)

Ron Wesen

Republican Party

Candidate, Skagit County Commissioner Board District 1

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 6, 2024

Education

High school

Burlington-Edison High School

Bachelor's

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1981

Personal

Birthplace

Burlington, Wash.

Religion

Methodist (United)

Profession

Agriculture

Contact

Campaign website

Ron Wesen (Republican Party) ran for election to the Skagit County Commissioner Board District 1 in Washington. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

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

Biography

Ron Wesen provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on July 2, 2024:

• Birth date: October 25, 1958
• Birth place: Burlington, Washington
• High school: Burlington-Edison High School, Burlington, WA.
• Bachelor's: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1981
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Methodist (United)
• Profession: Agriculture
• Prior offices held:
  • Skagit County Commissioner District 1 (2009-Prsnt)
• Incumbent officeholder: Yes
• Campaign slogan: A Leader who listens
• Campaign website

Elections

General election

General election for Skagit County Commissioner Board District 1

Ron Wesen and Rylee Fleury ran in the general election for Skagit County Commissioner Board District 1 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
		Ron Wesen (R)
	Submit photo	Rylee Fleury (Independent Party)

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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Skagit County Commissioner Board District 1

Ron Wesen and Rylee Fleury ran in the primary for Skagit County Commissioner Board District 1 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate
		Ron Wesen (R)
	Submit photo	Rylee Fleury (Independent Party)

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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

With your encouragement, I have decided to run for reelection. As a leader, I’m known as someone who listens to all sides and acts fairly. I am a 4th generation Skagitionian working jointly with my family to run our organic century old family dairy farm.

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?

• • Sensible spending: With reduced support from the state and federal government, Skagit County must be more efficient in providing essential services in the future. I will use common sense for short term and long term solutions for future generations.
• • Quality of life: My goal is a safe, attractive and affordable community with good jobs, good schools, and a healthy environment that maintains our community’s heritage and natural beauty.
• • Strengthen our natural resource industries and retain local jobs: Manage community change in way that supports our maritime and marine industries, forestry and timber, agriculture, and tourism. Support development in our cities that provides affordable options for new homes and businesses.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Strength our natural resource industries and retaining local jobs.

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

The founding fathers of this country. They understood history and human natural to write the Declaration of Independence.

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

Gather information from our community to understand what is important issues they need help with.

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

I have the ability to listen and learn quickly. I can ask question to better understand issues. I can explain the many different levels of governments. Explaining the areas of authority and responsiblity each have.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to be remember as someone who is able listen to different sides of issues and help groups see the other points of view on that issue.

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

The small town of Edison had its 100 year celebration. I was 11 years old. That same year the first moon landing occurred.

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

As a fourth generation dairy farmer, my first job was feeding young calves, twice a day. I started in first grade and worked on other task all through high school.

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

Working on a dairy farm, there is always something else to do. My work sometimes takes away from my family time.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

The tax dolllars need to be spent wisely. It is tax payer dollars so, finanaial transparency and government accountablity is top priority for me.

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