Astoria City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Joshua
Conklin
Councilor, Ward 4; appointed December 2025 to a term that expires at the end of 2028The Astorian · Dec 2, 2025
Joshua Conklin (Councilor, Ward 4) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Astoria City Council after the election.
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Background
- About
- Costco inventory auditor appointed to represent Ward 4 on the Astoria City Council in December 2025.
On the record: Joshua Conklin
5 sourced01Transportation SDC1 sourced position
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
02Council 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
Supported the second and third charter proposals but expressed some hesitation about expanding the council.
Own statementAstoria City Council minutes, July 6, 2026 · Jul 6, 2026Link
03Mayor's appointments1 sourced position
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
04Housing1 sourced position
Wrote that housing demand has outpaced supply and asked whether permitting could be streamlined.
Can we streamline the permitting process so projects move faster and cost less?”
Own statementThe Astorian · Dec 2, 2025Link
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Joshua Conklin: their words and their votes on the same issue
Council size
In their words
Supported the second and third charter proposals but expressed some hesitation about expanding the council.
Jul 6, 2026 ·Astoria City Council minutes, July 6, 2026 · Jul 6, 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
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