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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Bandon Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 8 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Voters citywide elect the mayor (two-year term) and three councilors (four-year terms) from six council candidates.

Last recommended day to return ballots by mail · Oct 27

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What the next council decides

01Vacation rental moratorium4 sourced facts

Where it standsBandon paused new vacation rental dwelling applications in February 2026 while it reviews its rules; in September 2026 the council moved an extension to a second reading.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether to keep, change or lift the limits on new vacation rentals.

02Water and sewer rates3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council raised water and wastewater base rates 10% in March 2026 and in September 2026 adopted new rates and billing methods from a utility rate study.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee future water and sewer rate increases and system needs.

03Lodging tax measure3 sourced facts

Where it standsMeasure 6-231 on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot would raise Bandon's transient lodging tax from 9.5% to 12%.

What's on the tableIf voters approve, the council will decide how to spend the city's share of the new revenue.

04Housing2 sourced facts

Where it standsBandon is updating its housing code to expand housing options and comply with state housing rules.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide on housing code amendments and proposed housing projects.

05Tsunami sirens2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city's existing tsunami siren system is offline, and staff are seeking proposals for a new system.

What's on the tableThe council will decide whether to buy a new siren system and at what cost.

3 notes on these statements

Joshua Adamson holds one of the three council seats up in 2026 and is running for mayor instead, so that council seat is open. City of Bandon

Dan Chandler is listed on the ballot as David "Dan" Chandler, and Chris Powell as Christopher "Chris" Powell. City of Bandon · Sep 2, 2026

Archie Garrett was absent for the May 4, 2026 votes on interim management. Bandon City Council minutes, May 4, 2026 · May 4, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Bandon keep its pause on new vacation rental permits while it reviews its rules?

  2. 2. Should Bandon raise water and sewer rates to pay for its systems?

  3. 3. Should workforce housing be a top priority for the city?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted9 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Archie Garrett, Geri Procetto, Gerald "Bear" Slothower3 on this ballot

6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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