Clatskanie Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Deborah
Hazen
Deborah Hazen is running for mayor of Clatskanie in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Glenn Rhodes and Shaun Ripplinger.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Deborah HazenYou’re reading
- 02Glenn Rhodes
- 03Shaun Ripplinger
Background
- About
- Retired journalist who spent much of her career at the Clatskanie Chief newspaper. She has served as chair of the Columbia County Property Appeals Board and the Columbia County Museum Commission.
On the record: Deborah Hazen
5 sourced01Wastewater plant1 sourced position
Names the cost of the wastewater treatment plant as a top issue; would pursue state and federal funds and seek help for people with low or fixed incomes.
I will continue to pursue state and federal funds to ease the burden on ratepayers, and will seek assistance for persons with low and/or fixed incomes.”
Own statementThe Spotlight (Your Oregon News) · Oct 2, 2026Link
02Public safety2 sourced positions
Says Clatskanie cannot afford its own police force; would work with the Sheriff's department to increase patrol presence and visibility.
Clatskanie cannot afford its own police force, but I will work with the Sheriff’s department to increase patrol presence and visibility, will investigate adding security systems, and convene neighborhood meetings.”
Own statementThe Spotlight (Your Oregon News) · Oct 2, 2026Link
Says she would work with state, county and city leaders and residents to seek ways to make the city safer.
Right now, Clatskanie can’t afford its own police force.”
Own statementColumbia County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General ElectionLink
03Local economy1 sourced position
Wants more locally owned businesses, family-wage industrial jobs, local agriculture and promotion of the city's cultural heritage.
Agriculture and industry have co-existed here for 80+ years, they can continue to do so.”
Own statementThe Spotlight (Your Oregon News) · Oct 2, 2026Link
04Community vision1 sourced position
Would lead an effort to develop a shared vision for the city's future.
I will lead an effort to develop a unified vision for Clatskanie’s future.”
Own statementThe Spotlight (Your Oregon News) · Oct 2, 2026Link
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