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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