Retain Shawn Hill as Grays Harbor County Treasurer

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Current Grays Harbor County Treasurer, Shawn Hill, believes that safety and security are paramount to the duties of the office. During his nearly ten years in the treasurer's office, first as chief deputy and more recently in the role of county treasurer, he has focused on one thing above all others: Trust.  

He emphasizes that the office of county treasurer must be managed in a non-partisan manner, highlighting his commitment to impartiality in all duties.  

His tenure in this office gives him the knowledge and expertise to provide the accuracy, integrity, and stability that our local government needs to serve the residents of Grays Harbor effectively.

Shawn Hill has formally announced his campaign to retain his position as County Treasurer. Hill brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as the chief deputy treasurer for nearly nine years. He was selected by the Grays Harbor County Commissioners to succeed Ken Albert, and his years of collaboration with Mr. Albert have provided him with extensive knowledge of all facets of the treasurer’s office.

As a lifelong resident of Grays Harbor, Hill considers it an honor to be entrusted with the management of county funds. He stresses that the safety and security of all deposits are his top priorities. Throughout his tenure in the treasurer's office, Hill has focused on building trust, which he considers paramount. His goal is to earn and maintain the trust of everyone he serves. He has worked closely with departments and districts across the county, gaining respect from school district business managers, fire district chiefs and secretaries, as well as county department personnel. 

The county treasurer’s office works in partnership with the budget manager and chief accountant to ensure compliance with the annual financial filings required by the State of Washington. Hill’s dedication to teamwork and excellence was recognized when he received a Leadership and Service Award for his exemplary audit work.

When the State Auditor’s Office introduced a new schedule for reporting banking and revenues, Hill distinguished himself as the only chief deputy in the state to complete the new schedule correctly. As the schedule evolved, he played a key role in identifying missing data points on the new form, further demonstrating his attention to detail and commitment to accurate reporting. 

In recent years, Hill has overseen several process improvements within the treasurer’s office. These include the adoption of new software aligned with the assessor’s office, the implementation of in-house credit card processing, and the launch of a property tax lockbox. According to Hill, “With property owners able to send payments directly to the bank, the processing of taxes went from weeks to as quickly as a single day.” These advancements have streamlined operations and improved service for county residents.