Meet Chris
I’m Christopher Hannon, and I am running for County Commissioner of District 3 in Jefferson County. I have dedicated over 12 years to serving the people of this county in different capacities, but now is the right time to step up and do more for my family, friends, and neighbors. As I get to know each of you, I’d like to share a little bit about myself as well.
I grew up in a single-parent household with two siblings, where programs like Energy Assistance and WIC kept the power on and food on the table. Those programs didn’t just help us get by; they opened a door for me. Those early supports put me on a path to become the first in my family to ever attend college. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy with a focus on ethics, and that perspective still guides how I approach public service and the responsibilities that come with it.
When I moved to Jefferson County over a decade ago, I encountered a challenge that so many here know well: finding stable housing while working hard to build a life. That experience rooted me more deeply in this community, and it pushed me to get involved. I started volunteering wherever help was needed; food gleaning, after-school programs, literacy camps, and youth mentorship. What began as simply wanting to give back quickly became something more. I found purpose in supporting young people and helping create the kind of stability every person deserves.
That path led me into housing services, where I’ve worked with youth, families, and seniors to find and keep stable homes. At the same time, my wife and I were navigating that same struggle ourselves. After years of searching, and through persistence, hard work, and a measure of luck I don’t take for granted, we were able to buy our first home four years ago. I carry that experience with me every day, both the years of uncertainty and the relief of finally having a place to land. I hope that I can help many others find the same security I have found.
Today, I serve as Housing Resources Manager at Olympic Community Action Partnership. In that role, I work with budgets, grants, and community partnerships to expand access to stable housing across Jefferson County. I am also the co-lead of Communities for Functional Zero, a state-wide coalition of service providers committed to ending youth and young adult homelessness and Vice Chair of the Jefferson County Coordinated Entry Advisory board.
My focus is on making thoughtful, responsible use of public resources and ensuring that support reaches the people who need it most. I’ve also brought our community’s voice to Olympia and Washington, D.C., advocating directly with state and federal leaders for the investments our region depends on.
Along the way, my work in youth programs, literacy, and countywide food access has allowed me to build strong relationships across Jefferson County and deepen my understanding of the challenges families face. Those experiences continue to shape my approach and keep me focused on practical, community-driven solutions.
I currently live in Paradise Bay with my wife, our three cats, and our dog.
The Team
