Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Beaverton City Council Election 2026

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The candidates

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City Council Position 1 · 1 seat

Evelyn KocherCommunications manager at Latino Network and former executive director of the Oregon Student Association. Member of the state Higher Education Coordinating Commission and of the City of Beaverton Transportation System Plan Community Advisory Committee.10sourced
Rachel PhilipSoftware developer and former auditor. Has served on the Beaverton Budget Committee, Visioning Committee and Downtown Loop Community Advisory Committee, as a city Transportation Ambassador, and as chair of the Central Beaverton Neighborhood Association.10sourced

Only Council Position 1 is on the November ballot, a runoff between the top two May primary finishers; all council seats are elected citywide.

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In the May 19, 2026 primary for Position 1, Rachel Philip received 48.34%, Evelyn Kocher 33.88% and Marv Rydberg 17.03%, so Philip and Kocher advanced to a runoff. City of Beaverton Resolution 4962 · Jul 7, 2026

Both candidates list Washington County Democrats among their endorsers in the voters' pamphlet. Washington County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 (candidate statement, p. WC-9) · Sep 18, 2026

OPB reported that Kocher is backed by other Washington County progressives, and Philip by a majority of the current city council, the Beaverton Chamber of Commerce and several moderate Democratic lawmakers. OPB · Sep 25, 2026

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Lacey BeatyMayor (votes on the council), term ends Dec 31, 20285sourced John DuggerCouncil President; Councilor, Position 5; re-elected May 2026 to a term ending Dec 31, 20304sourced Nadia HasanCouncilor, Position 6, term ends Dec 31, 20284sourced Edward KimmiCouncilor, Position 3, term ends Dec 31, 20283sourced Kevin TeaterCouncilor, Position 2; re-elected May 2026 to a term ending Dec 31, 20303sourced Allison TivnonCouncilor, Position 4, term ends Dec 31, 20283sourced

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Match quiz5 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesBudget gap, fees and a possible levy, Response to federal immigration enforcement, Where Beaverton grows Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Last day to register to vote

Tue, Oct 13, 2026

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What the next council decides

Budget gap, fees and a possible levy

Where it standsTwo new monthly fees on utility bills took effect Aug 1, 2026, and city staff project another General Fund shortfall for the 2027-28 budget year.

What's on the tableWhether to send a public safety property-tax levy to voters in May 2027, which services to cut, and the 2027-28 budget.

The 2026-27 budget closed a projected $16.2 million General Fund gap with $13.5 million in new ongoing revenues and $2.7 million in expense reductions; the remaining $2.5 million was covered by one-time resources. Council Agenda Bill 26151 · Sep 8, 2026
City staff project a General Fund shortfall of $6 million to $9 million for the 2027-28 budget year. City staff presentation · Sep 8, 2026
On July 7, 2026 the council approved a $9.50 monthly general services fee 6-1 and a $5 monthly street maintenance fee 7-0 for single-family homes, effective Aug 1. Beaverton Valley Times · Jul 14, 2026
In February 2026 the council agreed to delay a proposed public safety levy of 40 cents per $1,000 of assessed value from May 2026, with a May 2027 vote likely. Beaverton Valley Times · Feb 5, 2026

Response to federal immigration enforcement

Where it standsBeaverton wrote Oregon's Sanctuary Promise Act into city code in January 2026 and set rules for police at immigration actions by resolution in July 2026.

What's on the tableWhether to put more of the city's response into ordinance, change police practices, or add aid for affected residents.

On Jan 20, 2026 the council adopted Ordinance 4877, codifying Oregon's Sanctuary Promise Act, 7-0, after a version with broader amendments from Councilors Hasan and Kimmi failed 2-5. City Council minutes, Jan 20 and Feb 3, 2026 (Agenda Bill 26119, approved July 7, 2026) · Jul 7, 2026
A resolution passed unanimously on July 7, 2026 requires Beaverton officers who respond to the scene of an immigration action to turn on their body-worn cameras. Beaverton Valley Times · Jul 9, 2026
The Dec 16, 2025 council agenda included Resolution 4937, ratifying a declaration of a state of emergency due to federal immigration enforcement. City Council agenda, Dec 16, 2025 · Dec 16, 2025

Where Beaverton grows

Where it standsSouth Cooper Mountain is being built out as a new neighborhood, while the city also pursues downtown projects and affordable housing on city land.

What's on the tableFunding for infrastructure in growth areas, downtown investments, and housing permitting rules.

The city manager told the council in January 2026 that South Cooper Mountain will eventually include up to 3,500 homes, including more than 240 affordable homes for low-income households. City Council minutes, Jan 20 and Feb 3, 2026 (Agenda Bill 26119, approved July 7, 2026) · Jul 7, 2026
On Feb 3, 2026 the council adopted Resolution 4941 setting transportation system development charges for Cooper Mountain, 5-0 with two members absent. City Council minutes, Jan 20 and Feb 3, 2026 (Agenda Bill 26119, approved July 7, 2026) · Jul 7, 2026
The Apr 7, 2026 council agenda included funding approval and a development agreement for Meadowlark Place, an affordable housing development on city-owned land at 12350 SW 5th Street. City Council agenda, Apr 7, 2026 · Apr 7, 2026

Streets and the Transportation System Plan

Where it standsThe city is updating its Transportation System Plan; staff presented draft network policies and maps in July 2026, and a new street maintenance fee began in August.

What's on the tableWhich transportation projects the plan puts first and how they are paid for.

The draft Transportation System Plan policies and maps will guide future work, including establishing priorities and evaluating investment scenarios and funding options. Council Agenda Bill 26138 · Jul 7, 2026
The street maintenance fee rises from $5 a month to $10 in its second year and $15 in its third year. Beaverton Valley Times · Jul 14, 2026
The Jan 6, 2026 council agenda included Resolution 4939, adopting the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. City Council agenda, Jan 6, 2026 · Jan 6, 2026

Hiring a city manager

Where it standsBeaverton has an interim city manager, and the council set a hiring process for a permanent one in September 2026.

What's on the tableWho becomes Beaverton's next permanent city manager.

Under the city charter, a majority of the entire council must appoint, manage and remove the city manager. The Beaverton Charter of 2021
Resolution 4971 sets a city manager hiring process in which an ad-hoc council subcommittee works with an executive search firm on first-round interviews. Council Agenda Bill 26154 · Sep 15, 2026
Elizabeth Coffey is serving as interim city manager. Council Agenda Bill 26151 · Sep 8, 2026

Who matches you?

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1. In July 2026 the council added a $9.50 monthly general services fee to utility bills to help close the budget gap. What should happen to it?
2. The city has considered asking voters for a public safety property-tax levy of 40 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. When should it go to voters?
3. How should Beaverton set its rules for responding to federal immigration enforcement?
4. Where should Beaverton focus new housing growth?
5. What should Beaverton's next Transportation System Plan put first?

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Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.

Key dates

Last day to register to voteWashington County ElectionsOct 13, 2026
Ballots mailed to all registered votersWashington County ElectionsOct 14, 2026
Election Day: drop boxes close at 8 pmWashington County ElectionsNov 3, 2026

The seat math

6 stay (not up this year): Lacey Beaty, John Dugger, Nadia Hasan, Edward Kimmi, Kevin Teater, Allison Tivnon1 on this ballot

7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

The council is a mayor and six councilors nominated and elected from the city at large. The Beaverton Charter of 2021
The mayor is a voting council member and has no veto authority. The Beaverton Charter of 2021
Terms are four years; councilors and the mayor may serve no more than three consecutively elected terms. The Beaverton Charter of 2021
A candidate who wins a majority in the May primary is elected; otherwise the top two advance to the November general election. City of Beaverton Resolution 4962 · Jul 7, 2026
Positions 1, 2 and 5 were up in 2026 for terms from Jan 1, 2027 to Dec 31, 2030; Kevin Teater (Position 2) and John Dugger (Position 5) won outright in May. City of Beaverton Resolution 4962 · Jul 7, 2026

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