2023 Washington General Elections

Roger L. Bell

Selah City Council: Roger Bell

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Roger graduated from Walla Walla high School. He then earned his business management degree from Eastern Washington University, and also attended various management training certifications, such as the certificate of municipal leadership. He lives with his wife Tammy, and together they have 6 children, 9 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild that all live in the same area.

Roger served in the U.S. Army for four years. He then worked as a regional manager at Garrett Freight Lines for 17 years, and then as the Director of Operations for Haney Truck Line for 23 years. He is currently retired.

Roger L. Bell is currently a city council member. He was elected in 2016 and is currently serving his second term.

As of October 3, 2023, Roger L. Bell did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- Believes that housing mandates applying to Seattle or Tacoma need to be clarified before applying to Selah.
- Stated, "how do you build homes for people who are on minimum wage when a contractor can't afford to build a home that they can't afford."

- Wants to provide more space for the Selah police.

- Wants to improve communication and clarity between citizens and the city council.
- Plans to start a monthly newsletter to address city council accomplishments and increase transparency.

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As of October 3, 2023, Roger L. Bell did not have a website or any information online.

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Believes that housing mandates applying to Seattle or Tacoma need to be clarified before applying to Selah.

Stated, "how do you build homes for people who are on minimum wage when a contractor can't afford to build a home that they can't afford."

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to provide more space for the Selah police.

Public Safety

Wants to improve communication and clarity between citizens and the city council.

Plans to start a monthly newsletter to address city council accomplishments and increase transparency.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Russell Carlson

City of Selah: Russell Carlson

Russell graduated from Naches Valley High School. He then went on to earn his bachelor's degree in university studies with a minor in business, half a minor in Spanish, and half a minor in economics from Brigham Young University (BYU) - Idaho. He lives with his wife Emily and their daughter Mirian.

Russell has worked for about 11 years as the Vice President of S.A. Carlson, Inc. He's also worked as an account exec at Young Electric Sign Company.

Russell Carlson is currently a city council member. He was first elected in 2016 and is serving his second term.

As of October 3, 2023, Russell Carlson did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- Wants lower taxes.
- Believes in a small government.
- Stated that family and faith "inform every decision I [he] make[s]."

As of October 3, 2023, Russell Carlson did not have a website or any information online.

Stated that family and faith "inform every decision I [he] make[s]."

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Washington mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

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