Estacada Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Sean
Drinkwine
Sean Drinkwine, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Estacada in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jonathan Metcalf.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Sean DrinkwineYou’re reading
- 02Jonathan Metcalf
Background
- About
- Sean Drinkwine has been mayor of Estacada since 2017 and is CEO of Whitney Signs. He served on the City Council from 2009 to 2016.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- CEO - Whitney Signs
- Endorsed by
- His voters' pamphlet statement lists endorsements from Christine Drazan, Diana Helm, Tom Ellis, Jon Dolezal and Steve Locke. Clackamas County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026
On the record: Sean Drinkwine
11 sourced01Marijuana and hemp3 sourced positions
Voted yes on adopting Ordinance 2026-010, prohibiting industrial hemp processing, production and wholesaling (passed 5-1, September 2026).
Council voteEstacada City Council minutes, September 28, 2026 · Sep 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-010, Estacada Municipal Code Amendments – Industrial Hemp Prohibition (passed 4-3, September 2026).
Council voteEstacada City Council minutes, September 14, 2026 · Sep 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-013, referring the ban on new marijuana processing, production and wholesaling businesses to voters (passed 7-0, June 2026).
Council voteEstacada City Council minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Garbage rates1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-020, raising solid waste and recycling rates (passed 5-2, September 2026).
Council voteEstacada City Council minutes, September 14, 2026 · Sep 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Camping rules1 sourced position
Voted no on the first reading of Ordinance 2026-014, amending and restating the city's camping rules (passed 5-1, September 2026).
Council voteEstacada City Council minutes, September 28, 2026 · Sep 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-010, adopting the 2026-2027 city budget (passed 7-0, June 2026).
Council voteEstacada City Council minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Council appointment1 sourced position
Voted yes on appointing Marc DiLoreto to the City Council (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteEstacada City Council minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Business support1 sourced position
as reported by Estacada News
Said the city needs incentive packages such as tax breaks and permit breaks to attract businesses.
We also need incentive packages like tax breaks and permit breaks so that businesses consider us.”
Forum answerEstacada News · Oct 8, 2026Link
07Growth1 sourced position
as reported by Estacada News
Said Estacada had major growth happen fast and the community has to be ready for more growth.
The entire state has failed to plan properly — we had major growth happen really fast. Our community has to come together to be ready for more growth.”
Forum answerEstacada News · Oct 8, 2026Link
08Grocery store1 sourced position
Lists working with developers and government agencies to bring an affordable grocery store among his future goals.
Work with local developers and government agencies to bring an affordable grocery store.”
Own statementClackamas County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026Link
09Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Estacada in 2024 (won).
Own statementCity of EstacadaLink
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