Cappell is the third county resident announcing candidacy
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Brandt Cappell from Wenatchee joins the race with already announced candidates Tiffany Gering and Dale England from the Lake Chelan Valley.
Cappell, a Republican, is in the middle of his second year as a senior legislative assistant to state Rep. Keith Goehner (R-Dryden). Before working for Rep. Goehner, he served as legislative assistant to former state Rep. Cary Condotta (R-Wenatchee) for 9 years.
Cappell, 33, grew up in North-Central Washington. He’s lived in Stemilt Hill and Chelan and now lives in the Sunnyslope area of Wenatchee with his wife, Brittney, and young daughter, Savannah. He graduated from Wenatchee High School, where he found a passion for FFA. “That’s what sparked my appreciation for agriculture,” he said. “I spent entire summers working in orchards and raising livestock for the fair.”
His experience with FFA drove him to pursue a degree in natural resource policy from Washington State University. He graduated in 2009. Cappell believes his experience in the Legislature will aid him as commissioner.
“For nearly ten years I’ve been an advocate for people in Chelan County, especially when it comes to addressing grievances in government,” he said. “That’s the type of representation I can offer to Chelan County.”
He also thinks working for a former Chelan County Commissioner, Rep. Goehner, is an asset. “Working for a former county commissioner has been invaluable,” Cappell said. “I see firsthand how unfunded mandates and overbearing regulations from Olympia challenge local government’s ability to serve their citizens. This experience provides me a foundation to build on in service to Chelan County.”
Cappell looks forward to learning more about the community’s priorities during the campaign. “Housing affordability is front and center with so many but I also know there are concerns around wildfire prevention, property rights, public safety, and taxes,” he said. “Our county has an amazing mix of agriculture, natural resources, and public lands. Through thoughtful land use planning, we can find a balance between supporting agriculture, the open spaces we all enjoy and
developing areas to grow our community and economy.”
Community service is a priority to Cappell. He is a member of his church’s leadership team, chairs its community outreach committee, and also leads small groups teaching personal finance. He is a member of the Wenatchee Confluence Rotary Club.
For more information, please visit www.Cappell4Commissioner.com or email Brandt@Cappell4Commissioner.com
