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Candidate Dossier: Bryan Michael Shull

2026 Clark County Council Dist 1

TLP:GREEN Date: 2026-07-04 Party: Non-Partisan District: Clark County
FieldDetailSource
Full NameBryan Michael Shull (known as Bryan Shull)T1
ResidenceVancouver, Clark County, WA. Committee mailing address PO Box 157, Vancouver, WA 98666. Described as a lifelong Clark County resident who grew up in Southwest Washington.T1
PartyClark County Council is a nonpartisan office. No party preference is listed on the PDC candidate registration.T1
FamilyHas grandchildrenT2
EducationGraduate of Hudson's Bay High School, Vancouver; Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Renewable Energy Engineering, with a minor in EconomicsT2
EmploymentOwner and operator of Trap Door Brewing (Vancouver-based brewery founded 2015, later expanded to a second Washougal location and statewide distribution); Operator of Prairie View Station Food Cart Park; Founder of Cruise the Couve, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; Former project manager in solar energy development (credited with 12-plus megawatts installed); Former utility energy program engineer and former research and development researcher for the California Energy CommissionT2

1 Political Positions

TopicPositionSource
Affordability and TaxesAdvocates a "Tax Last" approach, arguing tax increases are often a short-sighted strategy that has become a financial burden. Supports reducing or eliminating unnecessary fees, streamlining permitting, reprioritizing funding to core county services, and lowering land-use costs tied to housing.T2
Energy and EnvironmentDraws on a renewable-energy engineering background to back responsible, cost-effective energy solutions paired with smart growth that protects rural and agricultural lands.T2
HomelessnessOpposes housing-first and harm-reduction strategies, instead prioritizing treatment and accountability. Frames the goal as helping struggling people recover through addiction treatment and long-term solutions.T3
Public SafetyPledges to work with the Clark County Sheriff's Office and Vancouver Police Department on resource allocation, tying public safety to accountability and long-term solutions.T2
Smart GrowthProposes coordinating planned annexation with the City of Vancouver to reach net-zero cost from growth, protecting rural and agricultural land, and cutting permit fees and wait times.T3
TransportationBacks a multiple-bridge approach to reduce congestion across the Columbia River corridor and calls for transparency on infrastructure project costs.T2
Economy and Small BusinessEmphasizes supporting small businesses and advocating for skilled-trades professions, citing his own experience building local businesses.T2

2 Campaign Finance (PDC T1 Data)

MetricValueSource
Filing EntityPDC committee filer SHULB--977 (committee 41600, candidacy 3391655). 2026 cycle as of 2026-07-04: $6,751.35 raised across 25 contributions (all reported as cash; $5,950 from 15 individual donors and $801.35 across 10 other receipts including small-contribution aggregates), $5,205 in loans, and $5,627.27 spent, leaving roughly $6,329 cash-on-hand. Three donors gave the individual maximum $1,000 (Peter Gecho, Phillip Hopkins, and Joe Selby, all of Vancouver). $6,000 is designated for the primary. Source: WA PDC SODA API (data.wa.gov datasets 3h9x-7bvm and kv7h-kjye), as_of 2026-07-04.T1

3 Notable Public Statements

“Tax increases are too often a short sighted strategy and have become a financial burden.”

Campaign website, affordability and taxes platform (2026)

“Prioritize treatment and accountability to help struggling people heal.”

Campaign website, homelessness platform (2026)

4 Source Verification

Data Sources
WA SOS, WA PDC, local media, public records
Collection Date
2026-07-04
Highest Tier
T1 (Official Record)
Methodology
Public filing data with OSINT enrichment. No T3/T4 claims included.
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