Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Banks Mayor & City Council Election 2026
3 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 8 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check
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The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
Mayor
1 seatCity Council Position 1
1 seat- Stephanie JonesIncumbentDirector of the Northwest Science Expo and a former Hillsboro School District science teacher. Has served on the Banks City Council, as mayor and as Budget Committee chair.10sourced
- Stewart TerrallProject engineer with a background in mechanical and chemical engineering and construction contracting.6sourced
City Council Position 3
1 seatEvery Banks voter votes for mayor and for one candidate in each of the three council positions on the ballot.
Also on your ballot: a measure
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Also on your Nov 3 ballot
We research city races only. For these races, go to the state's official guide or a nonpartisan one.
- Governor
- Brett Smith · Pacific Green
- Tina Kotek · Democrat, Working Families
- Christine Drazan · Republican, Libertarian
- U.S. Senate
- David Brock Smith · Republican
- Jeff Merkley · Democrat, Working Families
- Gary Lyndon Dye · Libertarian
- Chris Henry · Progressive, Pacific Green
Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.
Already on the council, not on the ballot
Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.
- Peter EdisonBanks city councilor in Position CC4, elected council president in January 2026.6sourced
- Marilyn McCalisterCity Councilor, Position CC6; term expires December 31, 20285sourced
- April RandallCity Councilor, Position CC2; term expires December 31, 20284sourced
Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.
What the next council decides
01Growth and new neighborhoods3 sourced facts
Where it standsNew subdivisions are being built on the east side of Banks while the city updates its Comprehensive Plan and water system.
What's on the tableThe council will adopt the updated Comprehensive Plan and decide on development agreements, water projects and Main Street rezoning.
- Kennedy/Jenks confirmed that the city has enough water capacity to serve the first 60 homes. City of Banks · Sep 8, 2026
- The city manager said Well 3 must be finished before the 60th home is occupied rather than the first. City of Banks · Sep 8, 2026
- The Comprehensive Plan update, funded in part by a state grant, must be completed by June 2027. City of Banks · Apr 14, 2026
02Former Hampton mill site2 sourced facts
Where it standsThe former Hampton Lumber mill property near downtown is for sale, and its future use depends on a buyer and city zoning.
What's on the tableThe council sets zoning and would negotiate any development agreement for the site.
- A Hampton representative told the city that selling the property was difficult because of the city's zoning change. City of Banks · Mar 10, 2026
- The council discussed whether rail unloading and heavy-haul activity at the Hampton property was a land use violation. City of Banks · Jun 9, 2026
03Data centers1 sourced fact
Where it standsIn June 2026, after a public comment, the council asked staff to review whether city code already prohibits data centers.
What's on the tableWhether the city code should bar or limit data centers.
- Staff agreed to review the code on data centers for discussion at a council work session. City of Banks · Jun 9, 2026
04Police services levy (Measure 34-352)3 sourced facts
Where it standsMeasure 34-352 asks voters to renew the $2.50 per $1,000 levy that pays for Washington County Sheriff deputies in Banks.
What's on the tableVoters decide the levy; the council manages the sheriff's contract and the police budget.
- The current law enforcement contract expires on June 30, 2027. Washington County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 (City of Banks, p. WC-6 to WC-8, WC-55) · Sep 18, 2026
- The levy would cost an estimated $250 a year for a home assessed at $100,000. Washington County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 (City of Banks, p. WC-6 to WC-8, WC-55) · Sep 18, 2026
- The council voted 5-0 in June 2026 to forward a draft ballot statement for the levy. City of Banks · Jun 9, 2026
05Term lengths and term limits2 sourced facts
Where it standsThe mayor serves a two-year term and council positions carry four-year terms; the mayor has proposed a longer mayoral term.
What's on the tableWhether to send voters a charter change on the mayor's term or on term limits.
- Mayor Marsha Kirk proposed a four-year mayoral term; staff said it would need a charter amendment and voter approval. City of Banks · Jan 13, 2026
- A resident urged the council in February 2026 to set a process for term limits. City of Banks · Feb 10, 2026
4 notes on these statements
Position CC3 is an open seat; incumbent Niki Walters did not file for reelection. Banks Post · Aug 18, 2026
Debra Berry did not attend the Oct. 1, 2026, Banks Chamber of Commerce candidate lunch. Banks Post · Oct 2, 2026
Megan Blake and Debra Berry did not return the Banks Post candidate questionnaire. Banks Post · Oct 2, 2026
Pearcia Bogroff wrote that Jimmy Bogroff is her husband and that they are not running as a team. Banks Post · Sep 23, 2026
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1. Should Banks allow data centers?
2. What should the former Hampton mill site become?
3. How should Banks approach new housing growth?
4. Should Banks set term limits for city councilors?
Key dates
- Last day to register to voteWashington County · Oct 21, 2026Oct 13, 2026
- Ballots mailed to votersWashington County · Oct 21, 2026Oct 14, 2026
- Election DayWashington County · Oct 21, 2026Nov 3, 2026
The seat math
3 stay (not up this year): Peter Edison, Marilyn McCalister, April Randall3 on this ballot
6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.
- The mayor is elected to a two-year term and council positions carry four-year terms. City of Banks · Oct 21, 2026
- The City Council has six numbered positions, CC1 through CC6, plus the mayor. City of Banks · Oct 21, 2026
- Candidates must be registered Oregon voters who have lived inside Banks city limits for at least one year. City of Banks · Oct 21, 2026
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