Astoria Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Thomas
Brownson
Thomas Brownson is running for mayor of Astoria in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Andy Davis, Laura Parker and Sean Davis.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Thomas BrownsonYou’re reading
- 02Andy Davis
- 03Sean Davis
- 04Laura Parker
Background
- About
- Retired power tools service manager and business owner who served eight years on the Astoria City Council. He lists service on the John Day Water Board, the Board of Property Tax Appeals and the Port of Astoria Budget Committee.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Retired
On the record: Thomas Brownson
5 sourced01Homelessness1 sourced position
Says the city's recent change to its camping ordinance has had both negative and positive effects.
The city’s recent adjustment to the homeless camping ordinance has had a negative and positive effect.”
Own statementThe Astorian · Oct 9, 2026Link
02Permitting1 sourced position
Says the council should support city staff's work to improve permitting and inspections.
The council will need to support staff in these efforts and make sure staff have the tools to make the changes needed.”
Own statementThe Astorian · Oct 9, 2026Link
03Infrastructure1 sourced position
Says the city should keep upgrading infrastructure through grants and system development charges.
Astoria has to continue to find opportunities via extra Resources to continue to upgrade existing infrastructure through grants and continued support of System Development Charges.”
Own statementThe Astorian · Oct 9, 2026Link
04Economy1 sourced position
Says Astoria needs to balance tourism with more traditional jobs.
Now we need to find the balance between tourism and more traditional jobs, particularly in the maritime and brewing industries.”
Own statementThe Astorian · Oct 9, 2026Link
05Emergency preparedness1 sourced position
as reported by The Astorian; not a direct quote
Said the police department is in a tsunami zone and needs to move uphill.
Forum answerThe Astorian · Oct 7, 2026Link
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