David Engell

David Engell was born in Nampa, Idaho. His career experience includes working in government.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Andrew Engell and I’m running for the State Legislature. I live near Colville with my wife and four children. I have been deeply involved in my community throughout my life including many years as a volunteer firefighter EMT, chairman of the Addy food banks, president of Colville Rotary, Precinct Committee Officer for the Stevens County Republicans, and multiple other organizations. As a committed Christian, the values of Faith, Family, and Freedom embody who I am and what I stand for. For the past 7 years I’ve worked for Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers and I have enjoyed working with thousands of people across 12 counties as her Deputy District Director. It’s been an incredible honor to work for the people and should I be elected I will make the citizens of the 7th district the center of my work in Olympia.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Like most people, I want to live in a community where I and my family feel safe, where there are good jobs, opportunities to pursue dreams, where the community is supportive of neighbors in need, and where our children can get a good education. I am running for the state legislature because I’ve seen these good things declining and I care about the people around me and believe that I have the right experience to effectively bring people together and find solutions to the issues we face.Community service has defined my life for more than 20 years. I’ve held leadership positions in 17 community organizations and served as president for 6 of them. In these organizations

A few of the positions I’ve held include: President of Colville Rotary Club, Chairman of the Addy Food Bank, Policy Development Committee Chairman for Stevens County Farm Bureau, President of the Corbett Creek Water and Homeowners Association, Precinct Committee, Officer for the Stevens County Republicans, Board member for the Chewelah Farmers Market, and a longtime Volunteer Firefighter EMT for the Addy Fire Department.I am honored to be endorsed by many who I’ve worked with and who know and trust me to effectively serve you. These endorsements include:

Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Senator Shelly Short

Representative Joel Kretz

6 County Republican parties and the 7th District Republican committee

Senator Mark Schoesler

Senator Mike Padden

Representative Leonard Christian

Representative Mary Dye

Representative Jenny Graham

Fmr. 7th District Representative Steve Fuhrman,

4 County Sheriffs

WACOPS

7 current and 6 former county commissioners

As well as current and former mayors, city council members, city administrators, veterans, farmers, ranchers, and small business owners

I have the right experience to serve you in Olympia!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

A few of the many important issues I see and intend to work on are:

Supporting law enforcement and enhancing public safety

Supporting our veterans and ensuring they get the benefits they have earned

Pushing back against out of control taxes and regulations

Ensuring parent’s rights to direct their children’s education

Protecting the 2nd amendment

Making it easier to manage our forests

Addressing our severe lack of housing by streamlining permitting and cutting back on the unnecessary construction regulation

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I have great admiration for Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers. She has been able to stay in elected office for 30 years without losing her character, being corrupted by politics, or compromising her values. She stands strong on the conservative principles the people of eastern Washington hold while being respectful and listening to all types of people. I believe our country needs more leaders like her who will stand for the majority and respect the minority in their district.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Federalist Papers

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The role of a legislator is to work with the other legislators to make new laws, change existing laws, enact budgets for the state, and provide agency oversight and support citizens who are having issues with government agencies through the casework process.

I will use my position to fight back against efforts by urban legislators pushing agendas that erode our rural values, make it more expensive and complicated to live here, and harm our rural way of life. I will tirelessly fight for individuals, businesses, and local governments struggling with state agencies through casework and legislation.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

I believe in the constitution and the separation of powers. The governor should have a good relationship with the legislature and he (or she) must follow the laws the legislature enacts. The administrative state under the governor has amassed far too much power and should be reigned in.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, relationships are critical for effectively representing the people of the district and finding common ground with other legislators. I am committed to building relationships with as many other legislators as I can as that is the only way to be effective.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

The legislature should oversee emergency powers. We should not allow the governor to have as much power indefinitely as Inslee did during the COVID pandemic when he used his power in a way that harmed rural communities.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Senator Shelly Short, Addy

Representative Joel Kretz, Wauconda

Steve Fuhrman, Former 7th District State Legislator

Senator Mark Schoesler, Ritzville

Senator Mike Padden, Spokane

Leonard Christian, State Representative, Spokane

Jenny Graham, State Representative, Spokane

Mark Klicker, State Representative, Walla Walla

Mary Dye, State Representative, Pomeroy

Teagan Levine, Tonasket City Councilwoman, Chair of Okanogan County Republicans

Dorothy Knauss, Former mayor of Chewelah

7th District Republican Committee

Washington Farm Bureau

National Federation of Independent Business WA PAC

See full list at electandrew.com

What committees interest you?

Agriculture & Natural Resources, Environment & Energy, Consumer Protection & Business, Healthcare and Wellness, and Housing are all of interest to me.