Yes to Gambee - Keith Mobley

Wasco County is very fortunate to have Lisa Gambee as a candidate for the Wasco County Board of Commissioners.

As the former Wasco County clerk, she has worked closely with the board of commissioners and has extensive knowledge about county organization, its processes and its people. Experience in volunteering on county projects made clear to me how extensive and diverse the obligations of county government are. The Wasco County budget for the current fiscal year totals $39.5 million, and is detailed on more than 640 pages (www.cms5.revize.com/revize/wascocounty25/FY26%20Wasco%20Adopted%20Budget.pdf?t=202509051044160&t=202509051044160).

Becoming familiar with and able to make good decisions about all of the subjects contained within that budget requires time and experience, something that few candidates will have in advance to the extent already possessed by Lisa Gambee.

In 2024, Lisa was one of five of Oregon’s 36 county clerks recognized by the National Association of Secretaries of State. The Medallion Award was given in recognition of her being “one of the people who make democracy work,” in spite of “ongoing threats, harassment and false information campaigns” (“Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade Recognizes County Clerks with the 2024 National Association of Secretaries of State Medallion,” Secretary of State Newsroom, Dec. 17, 2024).

Lisa Gambee has demonstrated her dedication to Wasco County and her leadership abilities. I urge you to take advantage of her willingness to serve, with your vote.

Published in Columbia Gorge News - Feb 18th - https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/opinion/your-voice-feb-18-2026/article_0e98b886-0088-4b1b-b024-37809b2c3c7e.html