Doug Lasher
• Age: 65.
• Neighborhood: West Hazel Dell.
• Occupation: Clark County treasurer.
• Party affiliation: Democrat.
• Top financial contributors: Lasher didn’t seek endorsements, but his top financial contributors are the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Southwest Washington Central Labor Council and Southwest Washington Electricians PAC.
• Campaign funds: $15,381 raised, $11,817 spent.
• Campaign website: www.votedouglasher.com
Lauren Colas
• Age: 52.
• City: Camas.
• Occupation: Freelance accountant and business consultant.
• Party affiliation: Republican.
• Top endorsements: Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman, state Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, and Washougal City Councilor Brent Boger.
• Campaign funds: $26,260 raised, $17,854 spent.
• Campaign website: www.votelaurencolas.com
Clark County Treasurer Doug Lasher has been in office 30 years. Challenger Lauren Colas says it’s time for a change and that her 25 years of business experience makes her a formidable opponent for the longtime incumbent.
During an Oct. 6 joint interview with The Columbian’s editorial board, Colas criticized Lasher for what she said was poor investment performance.