County Commissioner, Wasco County, Position 2
Darcy Long
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Financial and Business Benefits Advisor.
Occupational Background: Small business owner; financial services; Assistant Director, children’s mental health program; Early Childhood/Parenting Education Coordinator; built and managed a 24/7 emergency winter weather shelter for homeless community members.
Educational Background: Willamette University, Political Science/International Studies.
Prior Governmental Experience: The Dalles City Councilor, elected 2016; Chair/past Vice Chair of Columbia Gateway Urban Renewal Agency; Vice Chair of QLife Intergovernmental Agency; and liaison to The Dalles Traffic Safety Committee & Sister Cities Association. Also, appointed to the Yamhill Commission on Children & Families, served as Chair for several subcommittees, including Oversight and Accountability.
VOTE DARCY BECAUSE…
- She's an active community member, with experience navigating the complex relationships between government agencies, boards, the private sector, and her constituents.
- She innovates and drives good government by diplomatically and proactively seeking out answers and fitting the pieces together.
- She is well-respected for her willingness to ask the tough questions and challenge the status quo when necessary.
- She knows the lack of affordable housing is a primary concern for many families throughout the county and supports local builders and public/private partnerships that will increase the housing supply in all interested communities.
- She is very knowledgeable about the state and local mental health systems and is concerned by the lack of county-wide resources for children and adults; She has a son with autism and voluntarily works with community members to access the services they need.
- She is by far the most experienced and qualified county commissioner candidate on the ballot.
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