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Building Industry Group PAC Announces Endorsements for Local Races

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Vancouver, WA — The Building Industry Group Political Action Committee (BIG PAC), the political arm of the Building Industry Association of Clark County, has announced its endorsements for the 2025 election season.

BIG PAC works to support candidates who understand the importance of housing affordability, economic development and policies that strengthen the local building industry. The committee engages in careful review, including candidate questionnaires and interviews, to ensure endorsed candidates reflect a commitment to balanced growth and sustainable communities.

“Our industry depends on elected officials who recognize how housing policy impacts not only builders but families across Clark County,” said Tracy Doriot, Chair of BIG PAC. “BIG PAC is proud to support candidates who value housing choice, job creation and responsible governance.”

The following endorsements have been made:

Battle Ground

  • Troy McCoy, Mayor

Camas

  • Leslie Lewallen, City Council, Ward 3, Position 2

Ridgefield

  • Matt Cole, City Council
  • Rian Davis, City Council

Vancouver

  • Anne McEnerny-Ogle, Mayor
  • Pooneh Gray, City Council, Position 1

Washougal

  • David Stuebe, Mayor

Charter Review Commission

  • Brandon Erickson; District 2, Position 1
  • Cemal Richards; District 1, Position 1
  • Ann Donnelly; District 1, Position 2
  • Adrienne Mason; District 1, Position 2
  • Bob Runnells; District 2, Position 2
  • Kim Hamlik; District 2, Position 3
  • Jill Ross; District 3, Position 1
  • John Jay; District 3, Position 3
  • Liz Cline; District 4, Position 1
  • Brad Benton; District 5, Position 1
  • Duncan Hoss; District 5, Position 2

“Endorsing candidates is one of the most important ways we advocate for housing affordability and economic growth,” Doriot said. “We encourage our members and the community to engage with these candidates and learn more about their vision for our local communities.”

For more information regarding BIG PAC endorsements, contact Ian Harkins, Government Affairs Coordinator at the Building Industry Association of Clark County. Call at 360-729-6099 or email at iharkins@biaofclarkcounty.org.

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