Elect Chris Thomas

“I believe the best way to make change is to do it locally.”

“I have had the opportunity to work with many different groups within our communities. These are made up of incredibly smart and diverse people. These experiences have shown me the true value of building bridges and I hope to continue to build on those relationships for many years to come. Furthermore, I hope to reach across the county to build a more inclusive and strong home for all of us.

I am already currently volunteering and serving within our communities, as a school board member, a Hospital District Commissioner, our past County Auditor, and Montesano city council member.”

ELECT CHRIS THOMAS

Grays Harbor County Commissioner Dist. 1

What’s Ahead

Grays Harbor is facing huge challenges regarding affordable housing, behavioral health, homelessness, crime, and the opioid crisis.

We are going to all need to work together to move forward to a healthier, stronger Grays Harbor. I would like to start with these critical challenges facing the county.

Priorities

• Social and Health issues (Opioid epidemic, behavioral health, and homelessness).

• Insuring effective county governance. Providing a fiscally responsible budget making

to ensure the county is providing effective and accessible county services.

• Working to improve the community and economic vitality of Grays Harbor County.

I know there is a hunger for action and people want change, and that means working together to get there and get things done.

About Chris

Chris lives in Montesano where he and his wife have raised a family with two grown children currently attending the University of Washington. He enjoys being involved within his community and loves being outdoors hiking and biking. Chris was our appointed Grays Harbor County Auditor, he has previously worked as an Economic Analyst, and served as a Legislative Assistant at the Washington State Capitol.

Chris currently serves as one of our Grays Harbor Public Hospital District Commissioners and also volunteers on the Montesano School Board. He has previously served as a member of the Montesano City council and chaired both the Finance committee and the Grays Harbor Council of Governments.

Education

B.A., Central Washington University

Master’s in Public Administration,

The Evergreen State College