Greg Tompkins for County Auditor

06/15/2026

Subsequent to announcing I was withdrawing from the Walla Walla County Auditor’s race to focus on my current position of interim fairgrounds manager, I have been asked by many who I would support for this position.
Sheryl Park was appointed to this position by the Board of County Commissioners in February, 2026 after Karen Martin’s retirement.
At the time of the Primary Election, Sheryl will have six months experience and knowledge of the operations of the office, giving her an advantage over the other two candidates in this race.
To date, she has made positive changes in the office and in view of my withdrawal from the race, I believe she should be elected to continue in this role.
Therefore, I am endorsing her candidacy and encourage my former supporters and the voting public to strongly consider voting for Sheryl.
Please visit her website to learn more about Sheryl and her qualifications for this position.

Integrity, transparency, and accountability — Committed to Public Stewardship. Join the campaign to retain Sheryl Park.

06/14/2026

June 13, 2026
Greg Tompkins
509 730-6283
[email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Greg Tompkins Announces Withdrawal from Walla Walla County Auditor Race to Focus on Interim Fairgrounds Manager Role

WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Greg Tompkins announced today he will withdraw from the Walla Walla County Auditor race in order to devote his full attention to serving as interim manager of the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds and focus on the upcoming Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days.
Tompkins recognized an opportunity to make a positive broader impact on the community as the interim fairgrounds manager. This decision reflects his commitment to public service and his belief that the operation of the fairgrounds requires steady, focused leadership particularly during one of its most important times of the year.
“I entered the County Auditor’s race because I care deeply about Walla Walla County and believe in effective, honest and accessible county government,” Tompkins said. “That same commitment is what leads me to step away from the campaign at this time. The fairgrounds and the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days are important to families, youth, exhibitors, volunteers, businesses, and visitors throughout our region. This interim role deserves my full attention, and I want to give it the focus and energy it needs.”
Tompkins expressed gratitude to the community members who encouraged and supported his campaign for County Auditor. “I am sincerely appreciative of and grateful to everyone who contributed, offered advice, placed their confidence in me, and took the time to talk about the future of county government,” Tompkins said. “Because I am ending this campaign, every donation will be returned in full.”
His immediate priority, Tompkins said, is helping the fairgrounds team, volunteers, partners, and county leadership prepare for a strong and well-organized fair season. To date, in his role as interim fairgrounds manager, he has obtained several additional Fair sponsorships by creating new opportunities, pursuing new events and new funding partners.
“The fair is more than an event; it is a tradition that brings people together and showcases the best of our county,” Tompkins said. “I am honored to help guide this work during the interim period, and I look forward to contributing wherever I can to ensure the fairgrounds remains a strong community asset.”
As he ends his campaign, Tompkins encourages voters to remain engaged in the County Auditor race and become an informed voter and vote.
He also stated his intent to apply for the permanent Fairgrounds Manager position.
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06/14/2026

Thank you Dr. Carman-Wagner!
Union Bulletin Letter to the Editor
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Greg Tompkins has earned my vote for auditor
Todd Carman-Wagner
I am writing to express my support for Greg Tompkins for Walla Walla County auditor.

I have long admired Greg's commitment to public service and his willingness to do the hard work that comes with leadership. During his time as a Walla Walla County commissioner, he earned a reputation for being accessible, responsive and willing to tackle difficult issues. He wasn't afraid to show up when needed — even in the middle of the night during emergencies — because he understood that serving the public is not a nine-to-five job.

Greg also brings the experience of being a successful local businessman. He understands accountability, responsible management and the importance of being a good steward of taxpayer resources.

As someone who works in the behavioral health field, I particularly appreciated Greg's support for improving behavioral health services in our county. During his tenure as commissioner, he helped move those services in a positive direction and recognized the importance of addressing mental health needs within our community.

Greg is a hardworking, practical leader who cares deeply about Walla Walla County. He has earned my vote, and I encourage others to support him for County auditor.

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06/12/2026

“As your County Auditor, I will ensure
• prompt, accurate and courteous customer service will be a priority of the office
• all office procedures and processes; i.e., financial recordkeeping, elections, document recording and licensing functions, are performed with the utmost expertise, accuracy and integrity
• available technology will be utilized to accelerate completion of procedures and processes

My former experience in county government provides me with the necessary knowledge to be able to hit the ground running and make sure taxing districts (county, cities, school districts, fire districts, etc.) receive accurate and timely financial information required to be able to adopt a budget with confidence and effectively monitor expenditures.
I believe EXPERIENCE COUNTS and I would appreciate your support.. Thank you!"
Greg

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06/06/2026

If you are supporting Greg’s candidacy for Walla Walla County Auditor and would like a yard sign, please email the campaign at [email protected] and we will see you receive a sign and thank you in advance for your support.
PLEASE NOTE: Greg’s signs are only placed where we have received permission from the property owner.

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06/05/2026

“After living in Walla Walla County my entire life, and owning and operating a small family business for over 40 years, there are many people who know me and there are many more who don’t, so I would like to tell you a little about myself.
Those who have known me for a number of years will tell you I am transparent and pragmatic. What you see is what you get and I subscribe to the use of common sense.
In any endeavor which I choose to participate, I take the time to research and become knowledgeable of the subject matter. People who know me will also tell you I am not shy. I speak up and ask questions when something is not clear. If I agree to participate in any endeavor, I “dig in” so I can make what I believe to be the best decision possible.
I have been in several leadership roles in my life and feel this is part of being a good citizen, whether in a community or business situation.
Running for an elective office is certainly not for the “faint of heart” and I applaud those who accept the challenge. However, an elective position in any capacity is best filled, in my opinion, by an individual who is familiar with, and knowledgeable about, the issues and challenges of the office. Having said that, I believe I am the best qualified candidate for the position of your next County Auditor. I have worked closely with that office in my role as a county commissioner and know in depth the information that is needed to provide reliable and beneficial information to the taxpayers and taxing districts that depend on the services provided by the Auditor’s office. I would appreciate your support and vote.
Greg

06/02/2026

"Thank you for visiting and following my campaign page and please share my page with your family and friends.
If you have questions or concerns regarding the Auditor's Office, please feel free to email me at [email protected] and I will see you receive a reply. Thank you!"
Greg

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05/29/2026

“During my tenure as a county commissioner from 2003-2014 and again from 2019-2022, my seatmates (Pam Ray, David Carey, Gregg Loney, Jim Johnson, and Senator Perry Dozier) and I built a record of a conservative approach to county budgeting with an emphasis on long-term sustainability. This fiscal responsibility is the approach I will bring to the office of County Auditor.

Some examples of our accomplishments are:
• established a 25% Current Expense Reserve Fund (“rainy day fund”)
• searched for a more competitive insurance plan for county employees saving the taxpayers approximately $1,000,000 in premium costs and established a dedicated fund with those savings to be used only to reduce future healthcare premium costs
• established a separate building fund for maintenance and replacement costs
• during a difficult budget year, when the county furloughed employees, each commissioner wrote a personal check to the county for the amount equivalent to their furlough days
• every office and department submitting a grant application was required to also complete a grant questionnaire to ensure no additional current expense dollars would be needed to secure the grant. When the grant funding ends so did any associated position.

Throughout my time as a member of the county legislative authority, I held the philosophy of living within the county’s means, protecting essential services, and making taxpayer dollars stretch as far as possible utilizing disciplined budgeting with an emphasis on financial sustainability.
I will take this conservative approach to managing the office of County Auditor.”
Greg

05/22/2026

As I continue my campaign for Walla Walla County Auditor, I want to share a little about the experience and qualifications I would bring to the office.

I am a small business owner, so I understand the importance of accountability, customer service, accurate recordkeeping, and ensuring issues are handled correctly the first time. I also had the honor of serving as a Walla Walla County Commissioner for 16 years, where I gained firsthand experience with county government, budgets, public service, and the responsibility that comes with earning the trust of the voters.

During my time in public service, I also worked in Olympia to successfully lobby for and help pass legislation that benefited our county and our communities. That experience taught me how to build relationships, solve problems, and get results.

The Auditor’s Office plays a critical role in supervising fair elections, maintaining public records, providing licensing services, and auditing the county’s financial transactions. I believe my background in business, county government, and legislative advocacy has prepared me to serve in this position.

I am committed to serving as County Auditor with integrity, professionalism, transparency and common sense.

I would be honored to earn your vote, and sincerely appreciate your support.”

Greg

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05/17/2026

Soon you will be noticing Greg's yard signs throughout the county. If you would like a yard sign, please email Greg's campaign [email protected].
Contributions may be mailed to Committee to Elect Greg Tompkins, Walla Walla County Auditor, PO Box 996, Walla Walla, WA 99362
Your support is welcomed and sincerely appreciated!