Campaign banner is ‘Families First, Lower Taxes and No Tolls’
VANCOUVER – Clark County District 3 Candidate Chuck Keplar is launching his official campaign under the banner of “Families First, Lower Taxes, and No Tolls.”
As a long-time resident of District 3, Keplar, a father of eight, is declaring his candidacy for the Clark County Council, aiming to represent the seat currently occupied by Councilor Karen Bowerman. His motivation stems from the observation that “taxes are going up and families are getting left behind,” as expressed by Keplar.
“I’m entering the County Council District 3 race because this is my home. It’s where I’ve raised my eight kids, including several foster children, and where I currently work in education. I have a deep love for my community, and as a result, I am very concerned about families in my district,” Keplar emphasized.
Having previously engaged in campaigns, such as his run for the Evergreen School District School Board last year, where he garnered a significant newspaper endorsement and 46 percent of the vote despite being a first-time candidate, Keplar is no stranger to the political arena. Reflecting on his experience, he expressed his enthusiasm for connecting with residents, understanding their priorities, and earning their support.
Keplar is prepared to leverage his insights from the school board campaign to effect change at the County Council level. He is particularly troubled by the consecutive years of tax hikes, including a pivotal vote by Councilor Bowerman from his district, which played a significant role in his decision to run.
Among the key issues driving Keplar’s campaign are community safety, advocating for funding Sheriff Resource Officers (SROs) in schools, opposing detrimental tolls that disproportionately affect working-class families, reducing taxes, and advocating for prudent budgeting, given the County budget’s substantial 50% growth since 2015.
“These are just a few of the reasons why I’m running,’’ he said. “I can’t sit around and hope someone else will do the work to find the solutions that our families need. I’m willing to roll up my sleeves and get to work.”
Keplar brings a wealth of diverse experience to the table. He has owned and operated a successful construction company, served as a pastor at a thriving church with over 600 members, and advocated for youth in Olympia and Washington D.C. He is passionate about mentoring and supporting foster parents, dedicating over 20 years to volunteering in youth and high school sports. He has also worked directly with at-risk youth in local schools and contributed his expertise to the policy council of a social service nonprofit with a significant operating budget exceeding $15 million.
For more information see www.electkeplar.com or reach out to Chuck directly.
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