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Danny Hagen is running for the Skagit County assessor’s seat left vacant by Dave Thomas’ retirement. Hagen currently works for Thomas in the county assessor’s office and is also involved with the International Association of Assessing Officers. He is working towards earning a Mass Appraisal Specialist designation, a qualification only one other Washingtonian has earned.
Hagen believes that Skagit County is strongest when we have a fair and equitable tax code that is stewarded by trusted, elected leaders. He wants to make sure that the assessor’s office operates transparently so that the community has confidence in the administration of public revenue that benefits us all. He is running as an Independent in this race because he believes the assessor’s office should be nonpartisan.
Republican Karie Storle, an Army veteran, school district bus driver, and employee of the assessor’s office, is the other candidate in this race. Storle lacks a campaign website and a well-defined platform. Her goals for office include maintaining the status quo and opposing legislation that would enable community investments to improve life in Skagit County.
Danny Hagen is the best choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-04-05Danny Hagen
Danny Hagen is running for the Skagit County assessor’s seat left vacant by Dave Thomas’ retirement. Hagen currently works for Thomas in the county assessor’s office and is also involved with the International Association of Assessing Officers.Danny Hagen is running for the Skagit County assessor’s seat left vacant by Dave Thomas’ retirement. Hagen currently works for Thomas in the county assessor’s office and is also involved with the International Association of Assessing Officers. He is working towards earning a Mass Appraisal Specialist designation, a qualification only one other Washingtonian has earned.
Hagen believes that Skagit County is strongest when we have a fair and equitable tax code that is stewarded by trusted, elected leaders. He wants to make sure that the assessor’s office operates transparently so that the community has confidence in the administration of public revenue that benefits us all. He is running as an Independent in this race because he believes the assessor’s office should be nonpartisan.
Republican Karie Storle, an Army veteran, school district bus driver, and employee of the assessor’s office, is the other candidate in this race. Storle lacks a campaign website and a well-defined platform. Her goals for office include maintaining the status quo and opposing legislation that would enable community investments to improve life in Skagit County.
Danny Hagen is the best choice in this race.Danny Hagen
Danny Hagen is running for the Skagit County assessor’s seat left vacant by Dave Thomas’ retirement. Hagen currently works for Thomas in the county assessor’s office and is also involved with the International Association of Assessing Officers.
Advisory Vote 39
This spring, Democrats in Olympia passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5974, which included a small increase in aircraft fuel taxes. This change would raise an estimated $14 million in public revenue and help our state achieve its climate goals.
This bill was sponsored by some of Washington’s most progressive lawmakers and passed with a clear majority in the session. The legislation will help our state create a sustainable future where generations can thrive with clean air and water.
Vote “Maintained” on State Advisory Vote 39.
Because of a Tim Eyman initiative, the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. The Legislature had a historically productive 2022 session, resulting in several advisory votes appearing on the ballot. We hope the Legislature will change the law to remove these meaningless measures in the future.