Old Town City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Katrina Schilthuis
Wynn

Katrina Schilthuis Wynn, the incumbent, is running for Old Town City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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About: Substitute library clerk who won a June 2025 election to fill a City Council vacancy. She served as an election ward clerk from November 2022 to December 2025.

8 sourced

01Budget1 sourced position

Voted yes on final approval of the FY2026-27 city, county and RSU 34 budget of $24,708,033 (passed 6-1 on a roll call, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Old Town · Jun 15, 2026 Link How the council voted

02Comprehensive Plan1 sourced position

Voted yes on a roll call to adopt the 2026 City of Old Town Comprehensive Plan (passed 7-0).
Council voteCity of Old Town · Sep 21, 2026 Link How the council voted

03Development2 sourced positions

Voted yes to rezone about 2.03 acres along Perkins Avenue, as the Planning Board recommended (passed 7-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Old Town · Jun 15, 2026 Link How the council voted
Supports more housing and business construction, using vacant and decaying buildings where possible and focusing on dense growth areas.
Yes, though we need to use vacant and decaying stock where possible and focus on dense growth areas to best utilize city resources.”
Own statementMaine Voter Guide 2026 (Maine Trust for Local News): Katrina S. Wynn Link

04Herbert Sargent Building1 sourced position

Voted yes to accept the Old Town/Orono YMCA's proposal to lease and renovate the Herbert Sargent Building (passed 7-0, February 2026).
Council voteCity of Old Town · Feb 2, 2026 Link How the council voted

05Data centers1 sourced position

as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Raised the possibility of sending any future permanent ordinance change on data centers to the voters.
Own statementCity of Old Town · Sep 8, 2026 Link

06City's future1 sourced position

Says Old Town must decide whether to prioritize strong city services or the lowest possible taxes, and what kind of city it wants to be.
We are a mill city without a mill. This is our biggest challenge and opportunity.”
Own statementMaine Voter Guide 2026 (Maine Trust for Local News): Katrina S. Wynn Link

07Priorities1 sourced position

Lists her priorities as better city communication, maintaining city services and supporting city employees, and protecting health and the environment.
Own statementMaine Voter Guide 2026 (Maine Trust for Local News): Katrina S. Wynn Link

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