Bryan Elliott is a lifelong Kittitas County resident for whom service and accountability are a way of life. A graduate of Ellensburg High School and Central Washington University, Bryan’s commitment to leadership began with his commission as an Army officer. He served five years on active duty, including an overseas deployment to the Middle East as a senior adviser to a multi-national training program. Today, he continues his military service as the Operations Officer for the Washington Army National Guard’s State Training Regiment.
Since being elected Auditor in 2022, Bryan has successfully bridged his military leadership and private-sector management experience to modernize county government. His first term has been defined by “Promises Made, Promises Kept.” Under his watch, the Auditor’s office has achieved three consecutive years of timely audits with zero dollars in questioned costs, all while leading a historic, county-wide overhaul of the financial software system and processes.
Bryan has set a new state standard for election transparency, securing grant funding to harden cyber-defenses and install 24/7 live-view cameras in the Election Center to ensure every voter has full confidence in the process. From implementing credit card processing for recording services to leading efforts to digitize the county records, Bryan has remained focused on providing high-level customer service Kittitas County residents deserve.
Bryan’s family has grown alongside his commitment to the community. Bryan and his wife, Sierra, live in Ellensburg and are the proud parents of two sons, Jackson and Benjamin. As a father, veteran, and your County Auditor, Bryan is more dedicated than ever to ensuring Kittitas County remains secure, fiscally responsible, and accountable to the next generation.
