Nelson throws in for county treasurer

Chris (Christina) Nelson of Endicott declared her intention to run for Whitman County treasurer Jan. 12.

“I see where additional improvements can be made or improvements to areas that haven’t been tackled yet,” she said.

County Treasurer Mark Clinton told the Gazette this week he intends to seek re-election. Clinton ran for the position unopposed in 2014.

Nelson has worked as the Whitman County IT Director since September 2009. She has worked in Washington county government for 20 years, having also worked at Island County and Cowlitz County.

“I’ve worked very closely with the treasurer’s depa...