Astoria City Council Ward 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Elisabeth
Adams
Elisabeth Adams, the incumbent, is running for Astoria City Council Ward 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Justin Grafton.
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The race · City Council Ward 3
- 01Elisabeth AdamsYou’re reading
- 02Justin Grafton
Background
- About
- Small business owner and licensed massage therapist who represents Ward 3 on the Astoria City Council. She lists service on the Astoria Development Commission and the Northwest Oregon Commission on Transportation.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Small Business Owner, Licensed Massage Therapist
On the record: Elisabeth Adams
10 sourced01Exclusion zones1 sourced position
Moved and voted yes on the first reading of an ordinance establishing enhanced enforcement zones (failed 2-3, June 2025).
Council voteAstoria City Council minutes, June 23, 2025 · Jun 23, 2025LinkHow the council voted
02Transportation SDC1 sourced position
Moved and voted to suspend the transportation system development charge program (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteAstoria City Council minutes, July 6, 2026 · Jul 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Council size2 sourced positions
Voted yes to place a charter amendment expanding the council to seven members on the November ballot (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteAstoria City Council minutes, July 6, 2026 · Jul 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as reported by The Astorian
Suggested looking at enlarging the wards as a better idea than adding at-large seats.
The work of Ward 3 is extensive and there are times I wish I had help.”
Forum answerThe Astorian · Oct 7, 2026Link
04Mayor's appointments2 sourced positions
Voted yes to place a charter amendment requiring council consent for board and commission appointments and removals on the November ballot (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteAstoria City Council minutes, July 6, 2026 · Jul 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as reported by The Astorian
Said she would likely vote yes on Measure 4-245.
I believe I would vote yes on this.”
Forum answerThe Astorian · Oct 7, 2026Link
05Vacant-home tax1 sourced position
as reported by The Astorian
Said the City Council will still be the body that accepts the vacant-home tax measure and can change it.
the City Council is still the body that will accept it and has the ability to change the measure.”
Forum answerThe Astorian · Oct 7, 2026Link
06Homelessness2 sourced positions
Says she co-authored the city's Shelter First policy for homelessness response.
I co-authored the “Shelter First” policy for homelessness response.”
Own statementClatsop County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General ElectionLink
Moved and voted yes to adopt the amended camping code (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteAstoria City Council minutes, June 15, 2026 · Jun 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Vacation rentals1 sourced position
Voted yes to adopt an ordinance establishing a vacation rental license and its permitting and enforcement (passed 4-1, June 2025).
Council voteAstoria City Council minutes, June 2, 2025 · Jun 2, 2025LinkHow the council voted
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Elisabeth Adams: their words and their votes on the same issue
Council size
In their words
Suggested looking at enlarging the wards as a better idea than adding at-large seats.
Oct 7, 2026 ·as reported by The Astorian ·The Astorian · Oct 7, 2026
On the record
Voted yes to place a charter amendment expanding the council to seven members on the November ballot (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Jul 6, 2026 ·Astoria City Council minutes, July 6, 2026 · Jul 6, 2026
Homelessness
In their words
Says she co-authored the city's Shelter First policy for homelessness response.
Clatsop County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election
On the record
Moved and voted yes to adopt the amended camping code (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Jun 15, 2026 ·Astoria City Council minutes, June 15, 2026 · Jun 15, 2026
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