Belkot was first elected in November 2022 and took office in January 2023
Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot recently announced she is running for re-election to the Clark County Council, District 2, in the November 2026 General Election, reaffirming her commitment to Representing People Over Politics.
“It’s been an honor to serve District 2,” Belkot said. “I ran in 2022 because people felt ignored and overtaxed. I ran to put residents back at the table and that’s exactly what I did. I’m running for re-election to keep standing up for taxpayers, local control, and common sense.”
Belkot was first elected in November 2022 and took office in January 2023. Along with growing up in Clark County, Michelle has brought decades of real-world experience into office. Including 25 years of military service in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy, followed by more than 20 years as a civil servant awarding and administering multimillion-dollar construction, architecture and engineering contracts.
A record of fighting for taxpayers and local priorities
Since taking office, Belkot has kept her focus on taxpayers, safety, and local control:
- Voted NO on property tax increases every year, including standing alone against the 1.8% levy increase in the 2026 budget.
- Opposed new affordable sales tax pushed without a vote by the people, or without clear accountability or a defined spending plan.
- Opposed Oregon TriMet light rail and tolls, refusing to force District 2 residents to pay for projects that won’t serve them.
- Championed public safety funding, making community safety a top priority.
Belkot has remained consistent: government should prioritize people — not itself.
Standing up for District Two
Belkot’s focus remains simple and direct:
- Stop new taxes. Families are already stretched thin.
- Keep protecting District 2 from annexation. The city of Vancouver will raise taxes with little to no improvement in services.
- No Light Rail taxes or TOLLS for District 2. Vancouver wants the rest of the county to pay for Light Rail, but new taxes and introduction of tolls will harm working families.
- Continue to prioritize public safety, accountability, and core services.
“I believe people should keep more of their money and not have big government projects forced on them,” Belkot said. “I’ve stayed true to that principle, even when it meant standing alone. I’ll continue to represent people over politics.”
About Michelle Belkot
Michelle Belkot was raised in Clark County, military Veteran, mother of two sons, and public servant dedicated to ethical, transparent, and community-focused leadership. She and her husband Dennis remain deeply invested in the safety, prosperity, and future of Southwest Washington.
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