Lewallen will work closely with Project 42’s team to track local government and issue action alerts on key ordinances, release county-specific scorecards, recruit and train local candidates, and strengthen civic participation in one of the state’s most rapidly growing counties
VANCOUVER — Project 42 is excited to launch its latest county project, in Clark County this summer. Future 42 Clark County will be led by Leslie Lewallen who brings years of legal, civic, and leadership experience to the role, along with a deep commitment to her Clark County community.
“Leslie embodies the kind of principled, solutions-focused leadership that Clark County and Washington need right now,” said Dann Mead Smith, co-founder and co-leader of Project 42/Future 42. “Her experience in law, local government, and community advocacy makes her the ideal person to lead this new local effort. We’re excited to have her voice and vision helping to drive real change on the ground in Clark County.
“I’m honored to join Project 42 and take on this new role serving the people of Clark County,” said Leslie Lewallen, Clark County Project Director. “This is a pivotal time for our communities — we need leadership that listens, works collaboratively, and puts families and taxpayers first. I look forward to building on the momentum Project 42 has created across the state and helping ensure Clark County remains a strong, vibrant place to live, work, and raise a family.”
Lewallen will work closely with Project 42’s team to track local government and issue action alerts on key ordinances, release county-specific scorecards, recruit and train local candidates, and strengthen civic participation in one of the state’s most rapidly growing counties.
Lewallen currently serves as a Camas City Council member and is a former King County prosecutor. A dedicated leader, legal expert, and mother of four, she has earned a reputation for standing up for taxpayers, advocating for public safety, and fighting for transparent, accountable local government. In her new role, she will lead Project 42’s outreach, advocacy, and citizen engagement efforts throughout Clark County that is branded as Future 42 Clark County.
For more information, visit future42.org/clarkco. The first publication from Future 42 Clark County will be released in the next few days, a legislative scorecard for Clark County area legislators from the recently completed legislative session.
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