Lewallen kicked off her campaign with a Friends and Family Launch Event on April 26, surrounded by supporters, friends, and community members
CAMAS – Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen has formally filed to run for re-election, officially launching her 2025 campaign to continue serving the people of Camas.
Lewallen kicked off her campaign with a Friends and Family Launch Event on April 26, surrounded by supporters, friends, and community members. In her first term, she has built a reputation as a principled, transparent leader who puts Camas families first — prioritizing public safety, fiscal responsibility, and community-centered growth.
“As a mom, former prosecutor, and councilor, I’ve worked hard to stand up for Camas families and small businesses,” said Lewallen. “I’m running for re-election to continue that fight — to keep Camas safe, affordable, and thriving for generations to come.”
Key accomplishments
Authored and passed a resolution opposing light rail on the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project, protecting taxpayers from billions in unnecessary spending.
• Led efforts to strengthen public safety, including protecting School Resource Officers in local schools.
• Consistently voted against tax increases, including utility fee hikes and new transportation taxes that burden working families.
• Rewrote the city’s camping and detox ordinances to address homelessness and drug abuse while protecting neighborhoods and natural areas.
• Championed transparency and accountability on the Council, pushing back against rubber-stamp decision-making and giving residents a real voice in city government.
Campaign priorities
Continue opposing light rail on the I-5 Bridge, advocating instead for practical, affordable transportation solutions.
• Promote responsible growth that preserves Camas’s small-town character while encouraging economic development.
• Keeping Camas affordable by holding the line on taxes and fighting for efficient use of city resources.
Lewallen’s leadership has earned praise from residents across Camas who value her straightforward approach, commitment to community values, and willingness to challenge the political status quo.
For more information or to support the campaign, visit leslieforcamas.com.
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