Astoria City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Andrew
Kipp
Andrew Kipp is running for Astoria City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jim Forrester.
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The race · City Council Ward 1
- 01Jim Forrester
- 02Andrew KippYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Director of engineering at Posit Software with 20 years in software engineering. He serves on the board of Copeland Commons, which is turning a Marine Drive building into 60 affordable apartments.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Director of Engineering, Posit Software
- Endorsed by
- Lists an endorsement from Andy Davis, Astoria City Councilor, Ward 1. Clatsop County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election
- Campaign website
- kippforastoria.com
Andy Davis currently represents Ward 1 and is not running for re-election to that seat because he is moving out of the ward; Andrew Kipp and Jim Forrester are running for the open Ward 1 seat. The Astorian · Aug 28, 2026
On the record: Andrew Kipp
6 sourced01Vacant-home tax1 sourced position
Is the chief petitioner and organizer of the Astoria Housing Initiative, the vacant-home tax measure.
I’m also the chief petitioner and organizer for the Astoria Housing Initiative”
Own statementAndy Kipp for Astoria City CouncilLink
02Council size1 sourced position
as reported by The Astorian
Said adding two at-large councilors has merit.
I think the idea of adding two more councilors is something that has merit.”
Forum answerThe Astorian · Oct 7, 2026Link
03Mayor's appointments1 sourced position
as reported by The Astorian
Said he will vote yes on Measure 4-245, calling it a matter of checks and balances.
I’m gonna vote yes on this one.”
Forum answerThe Astorian · Oct 7, 2026Link
04Charter amendments1 sourced position
Spoke in support of all three proposed charter amendments during public comment at the July 6, 2026 council meeting.
Own statementAstoria City Council minutes, July 6, 2026 · Jul 6, 2026Link
05Housing1 sourced position
Proposes revising zoning that blocks housing, streamlining permitting and a five-year property tax exemption for new ADUs.
I’ll go after outdated zoning that blocks housing from being built, streamline permitting, and propose a 5-year property tax exemption for new ADUs.”
Own statementClatsop County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General ElectionLink
06Infrastructure1 sourced position
Says he will pursue outside funding for infrastructure so ratepayers do not carry the cost.
I’ll pursue every outside dollar, so ratepayers aren’t left carrying it.”
Own statementClatsop County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General ElectionLink
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