Bandon Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Joshua
Adamson
Joshua Adamson is running for mayor of Bandon in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Mary Schamehorn.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Joshua AdamsonYou’re reading
- 02Mary SchamehornIncumbent
Background
- About
- Bandon City Council President who has worked for the Port of Bandon since 2018.
- Endorsed by
- Peter Braun, former Bandon City Councilman; Dana Nichols, community member. Josh Adamson for Mayor campaign site
- Campaign website
- www.adamsonformayor.com
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
On the record: Joshua Adamson
10 sourced01Trust in city government1 sourced position
Says strengthening residents' trust and engagement in city government will be one of his highest priorities as mayor.
Strengthening that trust and ensuring residents feel engaged in their city government will be one of my highest priorities as mayor.”
Own statementJosh Adamson for Mayor campaign siteLink
02Vacation rentals2 sourced positions
Voted yes on adopting Ordinance 1679, a moratorium on new vacation rental dwelling applications (passed 5-1, Feb. 2026).
Council voteBandon City Council minutes, Feb. 2, 2026 · Feb 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on passing Ordinance 1684, extending the vacation rental moratorium, to a second reading (passed 5-1, Sept. 2026).
Council voteBandon City Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Water and sewer rates3 sourced positions
Voted yes on tabling a 10% water and wastewater base rate increase until the rate study was done (failed 3-4, March 2026).
Council voteBandon City Council minutes, March 2, 2026 · Mar 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on Resolution 26-04, a 10% increase to water and wastewater base rates (passed 4-3, March 2026).
Council voteBandon City Council minutes, March 2, 2026 · Mar 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 26-20, setting new water and wastewater rates and billing methods (passed 6-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteBandon City Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Interim city manager2 sourced positions
Voted yes on having the City Council collectively serve as pro tem management during the City Manager's absence (failed 2-3, May 2026).
Council voteBandon City Council minutes, May 4, 2026 · May 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on appointing Paula Burris to the interim leadership role (passed 3-2, May 2026).
Council voteBandon City Council minutes, May 4, 2026 · May 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Lodging tax1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 26-16, referring a transient lodging tax increase to the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot (passed 6-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteBandon City Council minutes, Aug. 3, 2026 · Aug 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 26-12, adopting the 2026-27 city budget and imposing taxes (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteBandon City Council minutes, June 15, 2026 · Jun 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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