ENDORSEMENTS

Trusted Leadership. Broad Community Support.

Tyler Caille is honored to be supported by a broad group of current and former public servants, community leaders, business owners, and local residents from across Douglas County and beyond. These endorsements reflect confidence in Tyler’s experience, judgment, and commitment to public safety and community service.

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Law Enforcement & Public Safety

William Black
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Deputy (Retired)

Gary Cooper
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Deputy (Retired)

Paul Downs
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant (Retired)
City of Rock Island Council Member and Mayor (Retired)

Harvey Gjesdal
Douglas County Sheriff (Retired)

Mike Harris
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant (Retired)

Rich Halterman
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant (Retired)

Robert Huss
Assistant Chief, Washington State Patrol (Retired)

Daniel LaRoche
Douglas County Sheriff (Retired)

Bruce Long
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant (Retired)

Sheriff Kevin Morris
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff John Nowels
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office

Gerald Poole
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Deputy (Retired)

Andrew Zimmerman
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant (Retired)

 

 

 

Community Endorsements

In addition to support from law enforcement leaders, Tyler is proud to be endorsed by community members who live, work, and raise their families in Douglas County. These endorsements reflect trust in his character, experience, and commitment to public safety.

Elected & Appointed Officials

The following elected or formerly elected officials and public servants have endorsed Tyler.

Gordy Edgar
Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney (Retired)

Mayor Niko Gabaldo
City of Rock Island

Steven Jenkins
Douglas County Commissioner (Retired)
Mayor, City of Bridgeport (Retired)

Mayor Sergio Orozco
City of Bridgeport

Kyle Steinburg
Douglas County Commissioner (Former)

Mayor Loyd Smith
Town of Waterville

Aaron Viebrock
Douglas County PUD Commissioner

Mayor Clinton Wall
Town of Mansfield

Tara Whaley
City of Rock Island Council Member

 

Community & Business Leaders

These community and business leaders have endorsed Tyler based on their leadership roles, professional experience, and long-standing involvement in Douglas County.

 

Dan Craig

Gaye Hunt

Larry Keller
Colonel, United States Air Force (Retired)
Mansfield & Pateros School District Superintendent (Retired)

Allen and Shan Miller

Jim and Jennifer Oatey

Becci Piepel

Robert Mattiesen

Cheri Sorenson

Stephan Skylstad

Jeff Zanol
Fire Chief, Douglas County Fire District #4
Owner, Zanol Orchards

 

 

Community Supporters

These endorsements come from community members who live, work, and raise their families in Douglas County and support Tyler in a personal capacity.

Chris and Andrea Sharp

Doug and Michelle Tanneberg

Janie Cooper

Missy Downs

Lynn Halterman

Karen Keller

Hector Rosa

Flora “Lynn” Poole

Misty Viebrock

M. Esther Zimmerman

 

Organizational Endorsements

The following organizations have formally endorsed Tyler in support of experienced, steady leadership for Douglas County.

Andy Feil Orchards, LLC

East Unit, Inc.

Sunrise R Property, LLC

 

Additional endorsements will be added as they are received.

 

Titles and affiliations are listed for identification purposes only. Endorsements are made in a personal capacity unless otherwise stated.

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Community support matters. If you believe Douglas County deserves experienced, steady leadership, Tyler welcomes your endorsement.

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Primary Election Day is August 4th, 2026

Titles and affiliations are listed for identification only. Endorsements are made in a personal capacity and do not represent official positions of any agency, municipality, or employer unless explicitly stated.

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