Who Is Michael Pond?
As a youth, Pond received the honor of Eagle Scout for service to the community. While attending Prairie High School, Pond began investing in local politics by volunteering for the “Yes for Vancouver Libraries” campaign, as well as leading student engagement in local levy support.
As a high school senior, Pond organized the first “March to the Middle” for Battleground and Prairie High School students to show support for the 2006 Battleground School District levy.
After high school, Pond received his Associate’s Degree in Vancouver at Clark College, then went on to Western Washington University, where he earned a degree in Communications and Sociology. While there, he assisted in the passing of a Green Energy Fee and co-managed a $2.3 million budget as the Associated Students’ Vice President for Student Life.
Digging Deeper Roots
After returning to Vancouver, where he currently is a renter in the Ellsworth Springs Neighborhood, Pond began working on local campaigns to help transform leadership at the city of Vancouver, Clark County, the state legislature, and the 3rd Congressional district. His work on these elections led to a solid understanding of the hard work it takes to advocate for constituents as an elected official in Vancouver and Clark County and has given him a depth and breadth of knowledge regarding critical issues facing our city that elevates him in this race. Pond currently works as a marketing specialist for ADCO Commercial Printing & Graphics.
Support from the Community
Over the last seven years, Pond has supported several important community initiatives, including affordable housing, local school district bonds and levies, and clean industries at the Port of Vancouver. A 2015 graduate of Leadership Clark County, 2017 nominee for the George C. Marshall Public Leadership Award, and Board Member for the Queer Youth Resource Center, Pond demonstrates consistent community engagement.
As A Candidate
As a candidate under 35, Pond embodies a diverse perspective not yet seen on the city council. Pond brings creativity, strategic thinking, and a long term perspective to the council that will lead to a more intentional look at how the city is representing all residents. When elected, Pond will bring new dedication, energy, and passion to the Vancouver City Council.
Elected Experience:
Precinct 673 Committee Officer. Young Democrats of Clark County, Chair. 49th LD State Committeeman. Associated Students Board of Directors, Vice President for Student Life.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Western Washington University. Associates of Arts, Clark College. Prairie High School. 2015 Leadership Clark County Graduate.
Professional Experience:
Marketing Specialist, ADCO Printing & Graphics. Clark College Communications Specialist. Nine years of local political campaign coordination. United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 555.
Community Service:
Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout. Queer Youth Resource Center, Board Member. 2017 & 2020 Gorge C. Marshall Public Leadership Award, Nominee. Member of: Vancouver Neighborhood Alliance, Vancouver USA Pride, NAACP, Indivisible Greater Vancouver, Labor Round Table. Volunteer for: Walk’N Knock, Habitat for Humanity, Parks Foundation, Friends of Trees, Friends of the Elder Justice Center, Conservation Voters, Hello Vancouver!