Vancouver businessman Bryan Shull to run for Clark County Council
Longtime Clark County resident and small-business owner Bryan Shull announced he will run for the Clark County Council in the November general election.
The 56-year-old Vancouver resident is seeking the District 1 position currently held by Glen Yung.
Shull said there is an urgent need for reliable, commonsense leadership to address rising costs and bring smarter solutions to growth, critical services and energy policy.
"Clark County is a great place to live, but continuous tax increases and overbearing bureaucracies are making it harder for families and small businesses to thrive," Shull said in a news release Monday. "I'm running to bring reliable, common-sense solutions to local government and help unleash innovation and prosperity in our community."
Born and raised in Clark County, Shull said he has deep roots in the community and remains close to the people and places that make Southwest Washington home. In addition to owning Vancouver's Trap Door Brewing, Cruise the Couve and Prairie View Station food cart park, he also worked in solar energy development.
Shull said his campaign will focus on several key priorities, including affordability, support for small business, smart growth, renewable energy and a "tax last approach."
"Small business is the backbone of our economy and the pulse of our culture," Shull said. "They deserve leadership that understands the real-world impact of taxes, regulations and government decisions. Treating them like ATM machines must end."
He said he supports reducing or eliminating unnecessary fees, streamlining permitting processes, reprioritizing funding to core county services, and addressing the rising costs of housing and business operations that are ultimately passed on to residents to address housing affordability.
With a background in renewable engineering, Shull said he supports responsible, cost-effective energy solutions paired with smart growth policies that support economic opportunity while protecting rural lands.
"Nothing is more damaging to the environment than the apathy of poverty," he said. "Affordable, clean energy is essential to caring for both our community and our environment."
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