Who I am
Randy Neatherlin
I'm proud to be your friend, neighbor and when needed, you County Commissioner.
I live in Allyn and grew up in Belfair At the age of 15, I ran away and ended up here. I found a little trailer in the woods with no power or water and began my new life. I was alone and on my own. My father lived around here but I hardly knew him. Eventually, we became the best of friends. Being alone and scared, this community and these people took me in and raised me. They made me one of their own. I did Christmas's, Thanksgivings and even my birthdays at their homes. North Mason made me family and I can never forget that. They gave me everything including my identity. I have spent the last 45 years trying to pay them back but their love continues, so I will never catch up. I have nothing but gratitude for this community and this county. They took me in when I needed it most. This is what inspires me to give back and serve them. I owe them everything and am not confused about who I am. This is my home, my family, and dearest friends for over 45 years.
I went to North Mason High School, Played football, Track and Wrestled. I was elected and served as the A.S.B. president. In the yearbook you will find me pictured as having "Most School Spirit and "Did Most For The School" Funny, I never would have imagined it would lead me to where I am now. I've served 12 years as your Mason County Commissioner and 6 years as a Port of Allyn Commissioner. Over the years we have accomplished so much together and weathered so many storms. I Coached over 1,000 kids, volunteered to sit on and fix many local board and committees. We've accomplished much, but our work is not yet finished. There are tremendous things on the horizon for Mason County. I would be honored to continue serving you. I appreciate your trust. I'm asking for your vote.
I am a proud fiscal conservative who believes in not raising taxes and living within our means. Socially: I believe In individual rights and opinions. "You do you and I will do me" I wont try and convert you and you should not try to convert me or others into your lifestyle or personal beliefs.
Fought and succeeded at not raising taxes for years. You are paying more but thank the state, fire, schools and others but your county has not even taken the automatic 1% in years
I support and prioritize, first responders and fiscally responsible partnerships: I've has sat on the Mason County Law Enforcement and Firefighters Board for 12 years. Recently I worked tirelessly to help bring together a creative collaboration between the North Mason Fire Regional Authority and the County for a new North Mason Emergency Management Campus (Now open). This will include a new Mason County Sheriff's precinct, a new Emergency Management Department and additional county services to North Mason. More services at a lower expense – another "win-win" for the county budget and our residents.
EDUCATION
On my own at 15, I ran the whole gamut on education. Started at the bottom by getting a G.E.D. then my High School Diploma, Then an Associates of Arts and Science, a Bachelors of Science in Business Management and eventually a Masters of Science in Management, I also hold a prestigious Black Belt in the Six Sigma management improvement methodology. Education never ends! I have many areas of interest that I continue to work on today.
Business, professional or civic organizations
I am a passionate community volunteer who serves or has served on many local and regional Boards. I understand the difference between attendance and participation and try to lead by example and not just words. Below is some of my community involvement over the past few years.
- Commissioner for the PORT OF ALLYN;
- Commissioner, Chairman of the MASON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION;
- Chairman of the Board the ARC OF THE PENINSULA'S
- Board of Directors Mason County ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL;
- Chairman of the Board MARY E THELER COMMUNITY CENTER;
- Founding Member and Chairman of the Board for NORTH MASON COMMUNITY VOICE;
- Vice Chair of HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MASON COUNTY;
- Vice Chair and original founding board member of the CANCER CRUSADERS;
- Vice Chairman of the Board for the NORTH MASON PEE WEE'S;
- Vice President of NORTH MASON KIWANIS;
- Board of Directors for the PACIFIC NORTHWEST SALMON CENTER;
- Mason County TIP-CAP COMMITTEE (Mason County Commissioner's Advisory Committee)
- WASHINGTON PUBLIC PORTS ASSOCIATION's Legislative and Marina committees.
- Member of NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS, ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON BUSINESS, NORTH MASON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, National, State and local Realtor Associations, and the WASHINGTON STATE FARM BUREAU.
- I am or have been a member of the EAGLES, ROTARY, KIWANIS, MASONS, SCOTTISH RITE, YORK RITE, SHRINERS, and have served as both a Kiwanis Clown raising money for cancer research and Shrine Clown raising money for the Children's Hospital.
- NORTH MASON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Man of the Year 2011.
- Past nominee for Mason County Realtor of the Year
Long but shortened list of Boards and Committees as a Mason County Commissioner. (Yes Local Experience Matters)
- Mason County Commissioner 2013-2024. Chaired or represented Mason County on Law Enforcement Officer / Fire Fighter Board, Mason County Audit Committee, Mason County Finance Committee, Chaired Mason County Board of Health, Vice Chaired Peninsula Regional Transportation Organization, Chaired of the Mason Transit Authority, A Founding Leader in the West Sound Alliance (BYPASS and other Mason County projects), Mason County Economic Development Council, Washington Counties Risk Pool Board of Directors, Olympic Regional Clean Air Agency board, Chaired, Hood Canal Coordinating Council, Chaired, Alliance of a Healthy South Sound, Chaired Memorial Hall Committee (Veterans), Washington Association of Counties, Chaired Shelton Memorial Park board. Community Action Council, North Mason Chamber of Commerce, Washington Economic Development Association, Voting Accessibility Advisory committee, Criminal Justice Working Team, Mason County Law Library, Mason County Canvasing Board, and many more.
Community work with and for children
- Member of four community advisory committees for North Mason School District: Co-chair on the Athletic Advisory Committee, served on the
- Facilities Committee, Bond committee and the Council of Key Communicators. I have coached more than 1000 kids over an 18-year period in Baseball, Football and Basketball. Tutored over a hundred children and headed way too many school and sport fundraisers to list.
I have received awards for my work with kids, including three from the North Mason School Board, two from the Washington State School Directors Association and another from the Kitsap County Association for Early Childhood Education. I have many many more awards for my coaching and community work with our kids.
Planning Experience
I have been an active member or attendee of numerous planning committees and events over the past 30 years. The purpose of these include but are not limited to, educational facilities, parks, zoning, storm water run-off, sewer, local roads, urban growth area design, regional transportation corridors, safety mobility, mass transportation infrastructure, public works development (power, water) and ecological conservation planning. Now with 12 years as the decision maker and service on so many planning and infrastructure groups, I am now the pro,
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