Endorsements & Community Voices
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I’ve worked with Dan over the last several years and he has advanced every VSO veteran service organization he’s served in. During my time he helped pass the PACT act for veterans as we met with our elected officials to get it past the finish line. This is a natural transition that he went from advocating for veterans to serve as a County Commissioner. So proud to support Dan.
Ryan Nabors
DAV WA Commander
We are pleased to express our support for Dan Cameron for Mason County Commissioner. Dan has continually demonstrated his dedication to Mason County through his volunteer work, community involvement, and ongoing support of local organizations and projects that make a meaningful difference. Through our involvement with Shelton Memorial Park Cemetery, we have personally witnessed his commitment firsthand. Dan has volunteered his time at the cemetery on numerous occasions and has been a strong supporter of our efforts to improve and maintain the grounds, including within our Veterans Section. One ofhis most significant contributions was helping secure donated landscaping materials for the cemetery's veteran's area. Through his involvement and community connections, these donations helped improve and enhance a section dedicated to honoring the men and women who served our country. His willingness to step forward and support projects that preserve dignity, respect, and pride within our community speaks volumes about his character. Dan understands the importance ofhonoring veterans, supporting local organizations, and maintaining community spaces that families rely on for remembrance and reflection. At Shelton Memorial Park, we value and support individuals who quietly show up for their community with honor, integrity, and a willingness to work hard without seeking recognition or notoriety. Dan has consistently demonstrated those qualities through his actions, leadership, and dedication to serving others. Beyond the cemetery, Dan has consistently shown leadership, compassion, and a genuine commitment to the people ofMason County. He is someone who believes in helping where help is needed, bringing people together, and improving the community through action rather than promises alone. We believe Dan Cameron's integrity, work ethic, and dedication to public service make him an outstanding candidate for Mason County Commissioner. We are grateful for all he has done for our cemetery and our community, and we are honored to offer him our support.
Endorsed by the Shelton Memorial Park Cemetery
Shelton Memorial Park Cemetery Board
Jack Huggins, President
Peter Fair- Laserinko, Vice President
We of the Forty et 8, retired Vets of the Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq wars, table of knowledge, would be honored to endorse Dan Cameron for county commissioner, District No. 3 of Mason County for the following reasons:1. Runner-up for citizen of the year in 2024.2. He is commander of the DAV Shelton Chapter No. 60 and vice commander of Washington State DAV.3. President of the board for Crossroads, taking care of the Shelton homeless, families with children being a priority, with an annual budget of $1.9 million.4. Spends every Thursday at a Memorial Hall office of the DAV, helping vets fill out essential paperwork.Dan spends most days running around Mason County doing chores for vets, i.e., building wheelchair ramps, removing yard debris and anything to help vets. Dan’s best asset is his common sense, whether dealing with vets or the homeless, we consider that as the most essential asset when dealing with governmental problems. In summation, please vote for a dedicated vet.
Richard Lanphear
AMHC Retired 1977
Dan is a born leader who puts the needs of others above his own. He will be an asset to the Mason County Government with we focus and action.
Stan Gunno
Retired, DAV WA Commander
I’ve known Dan for several years and we served on the Board of Directors for Shelton Centennial Lions for 5 years. Dan cares about the community and proves it through his work, he doesn’t just talk the talk he walks the walk. The projects he does are not publicized or bragged about, and most people have no idea all the work he does because he does it because he cares and not for the fanfare.
Besides all the work he does with the veterans in the County and State, he helps other members of the community. While in the Lions Club, Dan and I spent around 8 hours clearing a yard that was overgrown with blackberries for a senior homeowner that couldn’t afford to pay for help. In addition, he was instrumental in fundraising and overseeing the construction of the basketball court at the Civic Center and helped behind the scenes in vision and hearing screening at all the schools in south Mason County.
These are just a few of the multiple community service projects Dan has been involved in and why he was nominated as Citizen of the Year by the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce. What better qualifications for a Commissioner than truly caring for the County?
Becky Cronquist
President, MC Republican Women's Group
I try to come at public questions with an open mind — willing to weigh both sides, and never assuming that the way we've always done something is the way it has to stay done. I don't claim to have all the answers, and I put real stock in leaders who listen before they decide and who measure themselves by results rather than habit.
I got to know Dan Cameron through the DAV, where we're both active members, and that's a big part of why I'm supporting Dan for Mason County Commissioner, District 3. I've watched how he works up close. His whole approach starts with active listening and a willingness to build balanced, practical solutions instead of recycling the old ones. And his record backs it up: as board president of Crossroads he's helped move homeless families into permanent, stable housing at a 98% placement rate, and through his DAV work he's helped thousands of local veterans actually secure the benefits they earned. He pairs that with a real commitment to fiscal transparency and a tax structure that stays fair to working families.
Dan strikes me as someone who, like me, would rather do things differently to get a better outcome than keep doing them the same way out of habit.
Peris Joyner
Shoreline
What you can expect from Dan:
1. strong leadership timely proactive decisions.
2. accountability follow through and results.
3. balanced budget. Prioritizing needs without overspending.
4. transparency clear open communication.
5. community investment Rhodes parks public safety.
6. responsible spending smart use of taxpayer dollars.
For the past 10 years, Dan has worked side-by-side with our community supporting Veterans addressing homelessness and helping people navigate real challenges. Dan has seen what works and where the system falls short for everyday people.that is why I’m endorsing Dan Cameron for district 3 county commission
Vern Gonzales
This was SHORTENED from a the Letter to the Editor written by Vern (4/30/26)
"I’ve known Dan Cameron for years, and his unwavering commitment to our community is truly inspiring. Whether he is assisting veterans with their benefits, spearheading the Veterans Stand Down Events, or performing hands-on tasks like building ramps and yard work for Veterans or our neighbors, he embodies the heart of a public servant. Dan is running for County Commissioner to advocate for us, putting our needs above all else. I am proud to give Dan Cameron my full endorsement for District 3."
April Pruitt-Pooler
Retired Army, DAV CSO, V. President MC Republican Women
Dan will serve the citizens of Mason County with visionary leadership. He's a great listener & ready to take action on the issues we care about most. As a veteran of our armed forces, he has the skills & discipline to get the job done.
Shannon Bushnell
Mason County Resident
We Endorse Dan!
April Pruitt-Pooler
Vern Gonzales
Eileen Burruss (Grandma)
Richard Lanphear
Stan Gunno
Ryan Nabors
Becky Cronquist
Shannon Bushnell
Peris Joyner
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