Posts Tagged ‘Chelan County Commissioner’
Jail Staffing, Legislative Priorities, Propose Shooting Range – Chelan County Commissioners Update
Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about on-going changes at the Chelan County Regional Justice Center. The jail has an interim director – Bill Larsen – who proposed splitting the deputy director position into two due to the number of responsibilities at the jail. Overbay said…
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Newest Chelan Co. Commissioner Bob Bugert on Getting Started, Top County Issues
Bob Bugert, a 30-year Wenatchee resident, is the newest member of the Chelan County Board of Commissioners. He was elected in November by county voters in a tight race against Shon Smith of Cashmere. After getting sworn in at the start of the year, Bugert said he’s been hitting the ground running, while leaning on…
Read MoreKeith Goehner Reflects On 16 Years Serving As Chelan County Commissioner
It’s the final days on the job for out-going Chelan County Commissioner Keith Goehner, who’s been one of the three board members on the commission for four terms, 16 years. Goehner joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about why he decided to run 17 years ago and the issues he wanted…
Read MoreCounty Officials Ask Lawmakers For More Funding As Legislative Session Nears
It’s budget season, with cities, counties and other organizations finalizing their 2019 spending plans. But they’re also keeping an eye on the upcoming legislative session. At a recent Tri-Commission meeting (commissioners of Chelan County, Port of Chelan County and Chelan PUD) , county commissioners said they’re concerned about so-called unfunded mandates. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreCounty Elections Officials Continue Counting Ballots, Next Tally Out Tomorrow
There’s little change to Tuesday’s elections results as more ballots have been tallied this week, at both the local and state level. The race for Chelan County Commissioner is still too close to call, with Bob Bugert and Shon Smith separated by 300 votes. County officials still have more than 10,000 ballots to count. Douglas…
Read More2018 Election – Chelan County Commissioner Race Toss-Up For Bugert-Smith, Congressional Contest Close For Rossi/Schrier
Of all the local races on the ballot this general election, none is closer than the contest for Chelan County Commissioner. Republican Shon Smith and Independent Bob Bugert are separated by just 300 votes and elections officials still have more than 10,500 ballots left to count. We may not know the winner until Friday. As…
Read More‘Wish Them Both The Best,’ Says Chelan County Commissioner Overbay About Close Bugert/Smith Race For Open Seat
Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about last night’s general election, specifically the race for the open Chelan County Commissioner seat. As of now, it’s too close to call between Bob Bugert and Shon Smith. Overbay relates it to his close election two years ago and…
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2018 Election Candidate Forum – State Representatives, Chelan and Douglas County Sheriffs, Commissioners, PUD
Election day is Nov. 6 and KOHO wants to help you be prepared to vote. On Wednesday, Oct. 10, KOHO 101 and NCWLife TV hosted a candidate forum at the Numerica PAC, featuring candidates running for Chelan and Douglas County Commissioner, Sheriff, PUD and State Representatives.
Read MoreChelan County Wrapping Up Tree, Stream Work In Upper Wenatchee Valley
Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about natural resource work throughout the Upper Wenatchee Valley and in the Stemilt Basin. This week, county crews worked with U.S. Forest Service rangers to remove hazardous trees along Beaver Hill and Chiwawa Loops Roads. Projects in and along Nason…
Read MorePrimary Election – Five Vie For Chelan County Commissioner Seat #2
Primary election is coming up Tuesday, Aug. 7. Several local and state races with three or more candidates are on your ballot in North Central Washington. Be sure to only choose one candidate for each race. The top two vote-getters move on to the general election in Nov. This week on KOHO, Dan Langager sat…
Read MorePrimary Election Ballots Arriving In NCW Mailboxes
Ballots have been mailed and, for the first time during an even-numbered year, if you are mailing your ballot via the USPS, you won’t have to pay postage. Marcus Bellissimo has the details.
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