Goble announces candidacy for Walla Walla County Commissioner, District 3

WALLA WALLA—Darren Goble announces his intent to run for the Walla Walla County Commissioner District 3 seat that is currently held by Greg Tompkins who is retiring after his term later this year.

Darren is a lifelong farmer and businessman in the Touchet and Lowden community operating irrigated farm ground and a custom spraying business. Darren has a diverse professional background that ranges from agriculture, public works, renewable energy, and transportation. His educational roots began in Walla Walla County graduating from Touchet High School and then completing an AAS in Agricultural Mechanics at Walla Walla Community College. Darren later went on to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Diesel Power Technology from the Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, Ore.

Darren’s political background includes 12 years with Touchet Schools as a School Board Director. For the past two years, he has been serving as a School Board Director with Walla Walla Catholic Schools. Furthermore, Darren is in his 9th year as a Fire Commissioner with Walla Walla Fire Protection District #6.

Community and public service are important parts of Darren’s life. For the past 33 years, he has served as a volunteer firefighter, first responder, EMR & now EMT with District #6. Finally, Darren is in his 2nd term as the Livestock Director for the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days Board.

If elected, Darren hopes to accomplish three goals in his first term in office. First, he believes in having an open-door policy so all community members can share their concerns. His second goal is to be a proactive listener to all the needs of all our elected officials that work within the county. A strong leader needs to understand what has worked and what has not in the past. Finally, Darren will always work to ensure the County is financially stable and is operating to best serve all our residents and the business community.

“I have a lifetime commitment to our community. I believe it is visible through my leadership, wisdom, and desire to make Walla Walla County the best place to raise a family,” Goble stated on his website, https://www.gobleforcommissioner.com