Banks Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Marsha
Kirk
Marsha Kirk, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Banks in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jimmy Bogroff.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Jimmy Bogroff
- 02Marsha KirkYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Mayor of Banks and a school bus driver who served on the City Council from 2019 to 2024. Earlier served on the Planning Commission and Economic Development Commission.
- Endorsed by
- Says she does not ask Banks residents or businesses for public endorsements. Washington County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 (City of Banks, p. WC-6 to WC-8, WC-55) · Sep 18, 2026
On the record: Marsha Kirk
5 sourced01Former Hampton mill site1 sourced position
Wrote that she sees the former Hampton Lumber mill site as a chance for a light-industrial district.
I see an opportunity to create a centralized light-industrial district while solving several other long-term needs at the same time.”
Own statementBanks Post · Sep 23, 2026Link
02Growth1 sourced position
Wrote that the two developments are changing Banks faster than she would have chosen.
With two developments moving forward at the same time, our community is changing quickly—faster than I would have chosen.”
Own statementWashington County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 (City of Banks, p. WC-6 to WC-8, WC-55) · Sep 18, 2026Link
03Transportation1 sourced position
Called for new east-west and north-south street connections to take traffic off Main Street and Aerts Road.
We need additional east-west and north-south connections so Main Street and Aerts Road are not expected to carry an ever-increasing amount of traffic.”
Own statementBanks Post · Sep 23, 2026Link
04Economic development1 sourced position
as reported by the Banks Post
Said Banks needs to diversify beyond being a bedroom community.
We cannot continue to be a bedroom community,”
Forum answerBanks Post · Oct 2, 2026Link
05Terms and term limits1 sourced position
Proposed changing the mayor's term from two years to four years; staff said this would need a charter amendment and voter approval.
Own statementCity of Banks · Jan 13, 2026Link
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