RFA Passes, Mahsa Eshghi is Camas’ Newest Council Member

Camas, WA —The Nov. 4 general election has been certified, and the results show that the Regional Fire Authority (RFA) ballot measure passed in both Camas and Washougal.

In addition to the RFA passing, three of the four incumbents on the Camas City Council will remain on the dais. Ward 2’s Tim Hein and Martin Elzingre both ran unopposed. Ward 1’s Marilyn Boerke defeated Geoerl Niles, while Camas’ Ward 3 will have a new representative, Mahsa Eshghi, who defeated incumbent Leslie Lewallen.

The RFA passed in both cities by a combined margin of 51.6% to 48.3%. Boerke was re-elected to the Ward 1, Position 2 seat by Camas voters, earning 67% of the vote. Hein and Elzingre were re-elected to their Ward 2 positions, earning 98% and 97%, respectively. Camas’ newest council member, Eshghi, was elected to the Ward 3, Position 2 seat, earning 56% of the vote. The election was certified by the Clark County Elections Department today, Nov. 25.

Elzingre will be sworn in at the Dec. 1 council meeting, with his term ending Dec. 31, 2027. Hein, Boerke and Eshghi will be sworn in at the Jan. 5 council meeting, with their terms ending Dec. 31, 2029.

About Mahsa Eshghi

Mahsa Eshghi and her family have lived in Camas since 2007. Eshghi has served the community in many capacities, including her current role on the Camas Planning Commission, where she has served since 2020. She also served on the North Shore Subarea Advisory Committee, the Grand Ridge HOA as treasurer for many years, and has been active in a wide range of community efforts, particularly those focused on youth education, mentorship and supporting future leaders.

Professionally, Eshghi is a licensed civil engineer with more than two decades of experience in both the private and public sectors. She holds a master’s degree in transportation and environmental engineering from Portland State University and has built a career as a project manager leading complex infrastructure and environmental projects.

Outside of her professional career and community service, Eshghi is a proud mom raising two daughters who attend Camas public schools. She and her family love spending time outdoors and enjoying the natural beauty of the area. On weekends, you can usually find her cheering at soccer tournaments, sitting through gymnastics practices or attending high school band performances.