Battle Ground City Councilor Cherish DesRochers is the latest to publicly announce her intention to run in 2021 as she seeks re-election for her Position 6 seat on council.
Battle Ground Councilmember Cherish DesRochers was recently awarded with the Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). The certificate program recognizes elected city officials for accomplishing training in four core areas of governance: roles, responsibilities and legal requirements; public sector resource management; community planning and development; and effective local leadership. “Cities around the state are continually transforming in light of changing laws and the need to meet new challenges and opportunities, AWC CEO Peter King said in a news release. “The Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership recognizes mayors and councilmembers who continue to enhance the tools they need today to understand the legal landscape, plan for the future, manage their resources, and foster strong relationships. The elected officials who earn this certificate demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and a desire to bring new ideas back to their community.” According to a release from the city of Battle Ground, to earn the Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership, Councilmember DesRochers completed more than 60 hours of training credits and conducted community service. Originally appeared in the Reflector: https://www.thereflector.com/stories/battle-ground-councilmember-desrochers-awarded-with-certificate-of-municipal-leadership,266231?
Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com Councilmember Cherish DesRochers has officially announced her campaign for re-election to Position No. 6 on the Battle Ground City Council. A lifelong local and past deputy mayor, DesRochers has served on the council since her appointment in 2016. She was elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2021. “Battle Ground has been my home since 1990. I care deeply about this city — its people, its future and its unique identity,” DesRochers said in a news release. She said her platform will focus on smart, sustainable growth, revitalizing Old Town, fiscal responsibility, public safety and maintaining low taxes without sacrificing city services. In a follow-up statement, DesRochers explained that a turning point in her decision to run again was the city’s improved financial position and recent leadership changes. “After the long recovery from the 2008 recession and then the passage of the fire annexation, the city is finally in a position where we can work on projects our citizens have been asking for,” she said. “We’ve paid down our major debts and are now basically debt-free, which puts us in a strong financial position to invest directly in our community. ” She added that new city staff
Battle Ground City Councilor Cherish DesRochers is the latest to publicly announce her intention to run in 2021 as she seeks re-election for her Position 6 seat on council.
