Shantel Porter
(Prefers Independent Party) statement likely AIAs a lifelong resident of Island County, I have been privileged to dedicate my career to serving this community. As your county coroner and a certified medicolegal death investigator, I approach this work with deep respect, humility, and a strong sense of responsibilities to the families I serve. I believe every family deserves transparency, honest communication, grace, and compassion during what is often the most difficult day of their lives. My goal is to provide support, clarity, and to help ease the burden they carry in those moments. As county coroner, I remain committed to advocating for truth and speaking for those who can no longer tell their own story. Every case, every family, and every life deserves dignity, respect, and careful attention to the facts. It would be an honor and a privilege to continue serving as the coroner of Island County.