Astoria City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Jim
Forrester
Jim Forrester is running for Astoria City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Andrew Kipp.
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The race · City Council Ward 1
- 01Jim ForresterYou’re reading
- 02Andrew Kipp
Background
- About
- Retired local business owner and licensed journeyman plumber and plumbing contractor. He says he owned and operated a local business for more than 40 years.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Local Business owner (Retired)
- Endorsed by
- Lists endorsements from Astoria Mayor Sean Fitzpatrick, Clatsop County Commissioner Mike Brosius, former Mayor Willis Van Dusen and former City Manager Paul Benoit. Clatsop County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election
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
Laura Parker, Jim Forrester and Justin Grafton held a joint meet-the-candidates event on Aug. 20, 2026; the candidates said the event was not an indication they are running as a coalition. The Astorian · Aug 25, 2026
On the record: Jim Forrester
5 sourced01Vacant-home tax1 sourced position
as reported by The Astorian
Said he opposes Measure 4-247, the vacant-home tax.
I vehemently oppose it.”
Forum answerThe Astorian · Oct 7, 2026Link
02Council size1 sourced position
as reported by The Astorian
Said he opposes adding council seats.
I oppose adding more.”
Forum answerThe Astorian · Oct 7, 2026Link
03Mayor's appointments1 sourced position
as reported by The Astorian
Said the mayor's appointment authority should stay as it is.
Just leave it like it is,”
Forum answerThe Astorian · Oct 7, 2026Link
04Permitting1 sourced position
Lists streamlining permitting and reducing delays among his priorities.
Improve city services and infrastructure by streamlining permitting, reducing unnecessary delays, and preparing for future growth.”
Own statementClatsop County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General ElectionLink
05Housing1 sourced position
Lists expanding workforce housing and reducing barriers to development among his priorities.
Expand workforce housing and reduce barriers to responsible development.”
Own statementClatsop County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General ElectionLink
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