Astoria City Council Ward 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Justin
Grafton
Justin Grafton is running for Astoria City Council Ward 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Elisabeth Adams.
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The race · City Council Ward 3
- 01Elisabeth AdamsIncumbent
- 02Justin GraftonYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Small business owner and commercial photographer who owns and operates Justin Grafton Studios. He lists prior work as a transportation maintenance manager for the Oregon Department of Transportation.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Small Business Owner; Commercial Photographer
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: Justin Grafton
5 sourced01Vacant-home tax1 sourced position
as reported by The Astorian
Said he opposes Measure 4-247, the vacant-home tax.
I am absolutely opposed to it.”
Forum answerThe Astorian · Oct 7, 2026Link
02Council size1 sourced position
as reported by The Astorian
Said he will vote no on adding council seats.
I’m going to vote no on that.”
Forum answerThe Astorian · Oct 7, 2026Link
03Mayor's appointments1 sourced position
as reported by The Astorian
Said he will vote no on requiring council approval of the mayor's appointments.
I vote no.”
Forum answerThe Astorian · Oct 7, 2026Link
04Housing1 sourced position
Proposes clear, predictable permitting for major employers that co-invest in workforce housing.
The city can help by offering clear, predictable permitting to local major employers like Columbia Memorial Hospital and the Coast Guard when they co-invest in dedicated, community-integrated workforce housing.”
Own statementClatsop County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General ElectionLink
05Taxes1 sourced position
Says the city does not need to raise taxes and should carry out its existing plans.
We don’t need to reinvent the wheel or raise taxes—we just need to track our progress on the plans we already have and execute them responsibly”
Own statementClatsop County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General ElectionLink
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