ABOUT ME
Nicole Pexton
EXPERIENCE
Nicole Pexton is an award-winning auditor and dedicated public servant with over a decade of experience. Her audits have helped state and local government operate more efficiently, effectively, and equitably. She is currently the Chief Audit Executive at the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Comission, where she started up the ageny's internal audit program. Her experience also includes auditing housing and homelessness services at Metro and education programs at Secretary of State.
Nicole has held multiple community leadership positions. She has served as the Chair of the Multnomah County Library Bond Oversight Committee, and sits on audit committees for the Department of Early Learning and Care and the Department of Environmental Quality. She has also served as President of the Portland chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors, and has been a crew leader for Friends of Trees.
BACKGROUND
After growing up in Gresham, she now lives in southeast Portland with her husband, dog, and cat. In her free time, she enjoys dragon boating, powerlifting, playing board games with friends, and seeing live comedy and theater.
CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES
Improve trust in county services
1. Conduct quicker audits with shorter reports: Good audits take time, but often they can be done faster. I want to shorten the audit process, so we can improve as many services as possible. I also want to make audit reports shorter and more user-friendly.
2. Develop a county report card: It's difficult to know how government is doing. The public needs transparent information about the county's performance. I want to develop a report card so the public can see what has been audited, what the results were, and what recommendations are still outstanding.
3. Offer expert support and advice: Resources are tight, and county departments need support. Auditors are skilled professionals who can offer their expertise. I want to develop advisory services that county departments can request to get the help they need.