Kelly said his focus when elected as auditor would be on maintaining election integrity, ensuring clear and accurate financial reporting, and leading a strictly nonpartisan and accountable office
VANCOUVER — Mitchell Kelly today announced his candidacy for Clark County Auditor, pointing to nearly a decade of experience inside the Auditor’s Office and a career focused on accuracy, accountability, and public trust.
Kelly has worked in the Clark County Auditor’s Office for almost ten years and currently serves as reporting and analysis manager. In this role, he has worked closely with retiring Auditor Greg Kimsey and has been directly involved in the county’s financial reporting and oversight processes. Before joining Clark County, Kelly served as an assistant state auditor with the Washington State Auditor’s Office, where he audited local governments across Southwest Washington.
“I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have worked under Auditor Greg Kimsey and to learn from his decades of dedicated public service,” Kelly said. “Greg set a high standard for professionalism and integrity, and I’m proud to help carry forward that tradition.”
“I’ve spent my career working for the public,” Kelly added. “Between my time in the Clark County Auditor’s office and my experience as an assistant state auditor, I am the most qualified candidate to step into this role and keep it running the way Clark County residents expect.”
A lifelong resident of the area, Kelly said his decision to run is driven by a strong connection to the community and a desire to preserve confidence in local government.
“This is my home,” Kelly said. “I care deeply about making sure our elections are fair and secure, that county finances are handled carefully and transparently, and that all services provided by the Auditor’s Office meet the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.”
Kelly said his focus when elected as auditor would be on maintaining election integrity, ensuring clear and accurate financial reporting, and leading a strictly nonpartisan and accountable office.
“The Auditor’s Office should work the same way no matter who’s in office or who’s on the ballot,” Kelly said. “My responsibility is to make sure the public can trust the system, and that is exactly what I intend to do.”
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I think it is time for a new Coach on the playing field. When you work for a long time in a department and are friends and closely attached to the outgoing coach, it is human nature to resist change and feel defensive when the voters want an audit of the auditors. For that reason, I support Eileen Quiring. She’ll give it a fresh look and will be open and even encourage outside audits of the department.
So Anna Miller, you are willing to vote for someone who in 2022, resigned her four year position on Clark County Council the VERY SAME MONTH she was just sworn in to the position? The person that was sworn in to this position and served only TWO MONTHS of the four year term she was elected to?
And now Eileen Qutub Quiring O’Brian (unclear what name she is using these days) wants a do-over as Clark County Auditor? The voters put their trust in her and elected her in 2022 and she flaked out after only two months. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. Not happening.
And I certainly do not want an 80 year old in charge of the next president election here in Clark County.
Time for a younger person with the stamina, and energy that an 80 year old does not have to be elected. I have never met Mitchell Kelly but he certainly checks a lot of boxes for me. I will be voting for him.
It’s mind boggling (sarcasm intended) that Clark County Today left out these details in their fawning, over the top article about Quiring’s announcement.
Bingo! I fear that Mr. Kelly is just “more of the same.”
What was it that Harris said about Biden… “I wouldn’t change a thing”… or something to that effect?
Additionally, the next-to-last paragraph describing what he’d focus on is, to me, just more of the same ol’ high-level, blanket statement using current catch-phrases. “Election integrity,” “accurate financial reporting,” and “accountable” are simply part of the job description that any candidate would have for the position. They are no more meaningful than “I’m a taxpayer” or “I’ll come to work daily unless I’m off.”
Though a firm believer in “promotion from within,” I too will pass on Mr. Kelly.
Vote Eileen Quiring-O’Brien for Clark County Auditor!
Mitchell Kelly is a man of integrity and honesty! He will work hard for the people of Clark County! My vote is for Mitchell! 100%!
Mitchell Kelly is a man of honesty and integrity! I will vote for him!