William Harris (Mason County Commissioner District 1, Washington, candidate 2024)
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William Harris (Republican Party) (also known as Will) ran for election to the Mason County Commissioner to represent District 1 in Washington. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.[source]
Harris completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
William Harris provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on July 8, 2024:
- Bachelor's: Saint Martin's University, LAcey, WA
- Graduate: University of Illinois
- Graduate: Air University
- Military service: United States Air Force, 1984-2008
- Gender: Male
- Profession: Project Manager
- Incumbent officeholder: No
- Campaign website
- Campaign Facebook
Elections
General election
General election for Mason County Commissioner District 1
William Harris and Randy Neatherlin ran in the general election for Mason County Commissioner District 1 on November 5, 2024.
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Mason County Commissioner District 1
William Harris, Ted Jackson, and Randy Neatherlin ran in the primary for Mason County Commissioner District 1 on August 6, 2024.
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Election results
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Harris in this election.
Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
William Harris completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Harris' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I’m a career U.S. Air Force veteran who was promoted to Colonel and has 15-years of public/private sector project management practice. In the Air Force and public/private sector I was responsible for community planning, engineering, construction, public works, logistics, fire protection, and security. I’ve led various organizations from a small project teams to a 1,000-person public support organization. I’ve managed annual budgets ranging from $25,000 to $100 million. I was a Deputy Director of a $2.8-billion capital construction program. While active duty and moving every 2 years, I was a leader in the Boy Scouts of America for 20-years teaching our youth life skills. I’m currently active in the community as a member of the Mason County Planning Advisory Commission and Transportation Improvement Plan Citizen Advisory Panel developing solutions for the Mason County.
I have master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Strategic Studies combined with being a licensed Washington State Professional Civil Engineer.- We need more focus and to increase Public Safety. It is a fundamental responsibility of local government and a basic right of the people to be safe in their homes and community. The citizens of Mason County deserve a safe and secure environment to live and raise their families without fear of crime or violence.
- We need a teamed effort to reduce Homelessness, Addiction, and Mental Illness. These are not only human tragedies, but also social and economic problems that impact Mason County. These are complex and difficult issues. We need leadership to bring together different stakeholders and partners to find and implement collaborative, compassionate, and effective solutions.
- Mason County needs leadership to support growth. Economic Growth is essential for a prosperous and thriving community. The county needs a clear and shared vision for its future that aligns its efforts to attract new businesses, provide affordable housing, improve and expand the transportation network, and offer reliable and affordable utility services.
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See also
2024 Elections
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