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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Estacada Mayor & City Council Election 2026

4 of 7 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Voters elect the mayor for a two-year term and pick three councilors at large for four-year terms; the three with the most votes win.

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What the next council decides

01Marijuana and hemp businesses3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted a ban on new industrial hemp processing, production and wholesaling and referred a ban on new marijuana businesses of those types to voters as Measure 3-638.

What's on the tableThe next council will carry out the result of Measure 3-638 and decide how to handle existing marijuana and hemp businesses.

02Camping on public property2 sourced facts

Where it standsA rewrite of the city's camping chapter passed its first reading 5-1 in September 2026.

What's on the tableThe council will apply the new camping rules and decide where, if anywhere, people may rest overnight.

03Utility and garbage rates3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council raised solid waste and recycling rates 5-2 and is financing a water treatment plant upgrade.

What's on the tableThe next council will set future garbage, water and sewer rates and oversee the water treatment plant project.

04Growth and state rules2 sourced facts

Where it standsCity staff told the council that reaching 10,000 residents will bring new state requirements for housing, transportation and stormwater planning.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide how Estacada plans for that growth and updates its development code.

2 notes on these statements

Melissa Hill, Ryan Austin and Richard Tipton are listed as certified candidates for City Council. City of Estacada

Jonathan Metcalf's current council term ends December 31, 2028. City of Estacada

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  1. 1. Should Estacada prohibit new industrial hemp processing, production and wholesaling?

  2. 2. How should the council respond to the garbage hauler's requests for higher rates?

  3. 3. Should the city replace its rules on camping on public property?

  4. 4. How should Estacada approach growth?

  5. 5. Should the city offer tax or permit breaks to attract businesses?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted7 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

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The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Marc DiLoreto, Jon Dolezal4 on this ballot

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

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