Board Of County Commissioners

Commissioner District 3

Brad Hawkins     

Brad Hawkins, who represents District 3, was raised in Chelan County and received his K-12 education in the Wenatchee School District. Brad earned a Bachelor’s Degree with honors from Central Washington University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Following graduate school, Brad returned to the Wenatchee Valley and worked as a PUD employee for 18 years, focusing on hydroelectric relicensing, licensing compliance, and state and federal government relations. He served as State Representative for the 12th Legislative District from 2013 to 2017 and as State Senator from 2017 to 2025. He was elected Chelan County Commissioner in November 2024.

Brad and his wife, Shawna, have been married since 2002 and have two boys, Luke and Tyler. His father, Buell, served as a Chelan County Commissioner for District 3 from 2001 to 2008. In addition to his PUD and legislative experience, Brad served as a school board member for 10 years. He enjoys spending time with his family and hiking, cycling, and yoga.

 

Posted: 11/14/2014 02:09 PM
Last Updated: 01/29/2025 12:24 PM

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 24
    Sep 2025
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Official Logic and Accuracy Test of Voting System and Accessible Voting Unit (AVU) Demonstration

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 24
    Sep 2025
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - September 24, 2025

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person.
  • 19
    Sep 2025
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Ballots mailed for military, overseas and out of state voters

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Ballots mailed for Military, Overseas and Out of State voters

  • 19
    Sep 2025
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Wenatchee Kennel Club Scent Trials - September

    Posted by: Chelan County Expo Center

    Wenatchee Kennel Club Dog Show

    Chelan County Expo Center
  • 10
    Sep 2025
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on September 10, 2025.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1