Service in Action
Through his self-funded nonprofit, Help Me Heal, Will has used mentorship, cultural practice, and traditional drumming to reach young people and interrupt violence under the message "Drums, Not Guns."
About Will
A living example of healing, service, and common sense.
William "Will" Chichenoff is running for State Representative in District 14, Position 1, with a campaign rooted in service, recovery, craftsmanship, and practical community work.
Work Across the District
As a carpenter, subcontractor, and owner of Willside Siding and Windows LLP, Will has worked on homes and businesses from Othello to Pasco and from Sunnyside to Bingen.
Mentorship and Recovery
A wrestling coach in Toppenish, Wapato, and Yakima, a DOC Red Badge volunteer, and a member in recovery, Will helps people build discipline, structure, and a path forward.
Family and Heritage
Will is a father, father-in-law, and grandfather. His Japanese roots, Native American traditions, faith, and community service shape the way he listens and leads.
Habits of Health
Leadership grounded in physical, mental, and spiritual resilience.
Will sees daily discipline as a coping skill for modern pressure and a model for community restoration.
- 1 Physical strength.Will stays active through the YMCA, his local gym, and community Zumba groups, building the stamina required for public service.
- 2 Spiritual foundation.His faith, Sunday service, and participation in church choir and Spanish choir keep his work rooted in humility and purpose.
- 3 Cultural healing.As a Native American and Aztec dancer, Will leads sweat lodges and free weekly dance sessions at Franklin Park to help people reconnect with heritage and healing.
Will's Message
Living the solutions every day.
"Whether I am in the gym, leading a drum circle, singing in church, or working on a job site, I am practicing the habits of health our district needs."
William "Will" Chichenoff
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