David Madore made it official early Saturday morning: He is running for the position of Clark County council chairman.
Madore, who is chairman of the three-member Board of Clark County Councilors, signaled earlier this month that he would enter the race to lead the county’s reshaped governing body as its districts change and two new seats are added.
The new arrangement, approved by voters in November, takes effect Jan. 1; meanwhile, elections are taking place to fill the new slots and select a chairman.
At about 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Madore posted his announcement on his Facebook page and on DavidMadore.com.
“If you support the vision, character, principles, values, motivation, qualifications, and track record forthrightly communicated here, and if I have earned your trust, then I ask for your support and your vote to continue serving as your Clark County Councilor Chair,” he wrote.
Current Councilor Tom Mielke and former county Commissioner Marc Boldt have announced they’re running for the same seat.
With the entry of Madore into the race, that makes three Republicans and no Democrats running so far. In Washington state, the top two vote-getters in the primary advance to the general election, regardless of party.
