Emily Clouse
Democratic · WA · Thurston County Commissioner, District 5
Emily Clouse is the District 5 Thurston County Commissioner, serving her first term through 2026. A U.S. Army veteran, she founded CARE, a nonprofit supporting justice-impacted youth and families, and previously worked for Washington DSHS.
Track record
Environment and Public Health
· 1 record
As vice chair of the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency board, moved approval of its fiscal year 2027 budget; the motion carried unanimously.
June 10, 2026For
Source: orcaa.org · researched July 25, 2026
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 1 record
Founded CARE, a nonprofit created to support the reintegration of justice-involved youth.
July 24, 2026For
Source: thurstoncountywa.gov · researched July 25, 2026
Social Programs and Welfare
· 1 record
Founded CARE, a nonprofit created to support the reintegration of justice-involved youth.
July 24, 2026For
Source: thurstoncountywa.gov · researched July 25, 2026
General
· 9 records
Served as chair of the Thurston Climate Mitigation Collaborative Executive Committee.
July 24, 2026
Source: clouseforcommissioner.com · researched July 25, 2026
Served as vice chair of the Thurston Regional Housing Council.
July 24, 2026
Source: thurstoncountywa.gov · researched July 25, 2026
Earned a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in Global Engagement from the University of Washington Tacoma, graduating with high honors.
July 24, 2026
Source: thurstoncountywa.gov · researched July 25, 2026
Worked as supervisor of the court-order Processing and Referral team in Washington DSHS's Office of Forensic Mental Health Services before taking office.
July 24, 2026
Source: thurstoncountywa.gov · researched July 25, 2026
Served as chair of the Thurston County Solid Waste Advisory Committee.
July 24, 2026
Source: thurstoncountywa.gov · researched July 25, 2026
Received the Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council's endorsement for the 2026 Thurston County Commission District 5 election.
June 25, 2026
Source: tlmlabor.org · researched July 25, 2026
Signed an open letter urging Congress to cosponsor resolutions calling for nuclear-risk reduction and reversal of the nuclear arms race.
April 7, 2026
Source: preventnuclearwar.org · researched July 25, 2026
Was sworn in as Thurston County Commissioner for District 5 and began serving immediately after the 2023 general-election certification.
November 28, 2023
Source: thurstoncountywa.gov · researched July 25, 2026
Served in the U.S. Army as an intelligence analyst and deployed to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia before an injury contributed to her early discharge.
June 6, 2018
Source: tacoma.uw.edu · researched July 25, 2026
Integrity and Ethics
· 2 records
The Washington Supreme Court affirmed dismissal of a recall petition against Clouse because none of its charges were both factually and legally sufficient.
February 26, 2026
Source: courts.wa.gov · researched July 25, 2026
After a third-party workplace investigation, the Thurston County Board publicly found breaches of trust and ethical violations and requested corrective actions from Clouse.
December 6, 2024
Source: thurstoncountywa.gov · researched July 25, 2026
Elections
- Commissioner, District No. 5 · August 4, 2026 · Thurston County, Washington · incumbent
Profile last researched July 25, 2026.