Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Fairview Mayor & City Council Election 2026

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

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Mayor

Unopposed

Keith A KudrnaIncumbentKeith A Kudrna is the Fairview mayor and an architectural home designer. He has served in elected city office since 2016, including as council president since 2021.3sourced

City Council Position 4

Unopposed

Jenni WeberIncumbent3sourced

City Council Position 5

Unopposed

Ted TosterudTed Tosterud is a candidate for Fairview City Council Position 5.1sourced

City Council Position 6

1 seat

Fairview voters elect the mayor and the Position 4, 5 and 6 councilors in separate citywide contests; only Position 6 has more than one candidate.

Also on your Nov 3 ballot

We research city races only. For these races, go to the state's official guide or a nonpartisan one.

Governor
- Brett Smith · Pacific Green
- Tina Kotek · Democrat, Working Families
- Christine Drazan · Republican, Libertarian
Official candidate list, in its order
U.S. Senate
- David Brock Smith · Republican
- Jeff Merkley · Democrat, Working Families
- Gary Lyndon Dye · Libertarian
- Chris Henry · Progressive, Pacific Green
Official candidate list, in its order
U.S. HouseDistrict 3
State House of RepresentativesDistrict 49

Official voter lookup State voter guide Vote411 (League of Women Voters)

Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

What the next council decides

01Public safety fee and budget3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted a budget that raised the monthly Public Safety Fee to $55 per household, up from $20.

What's on the tableHow Fairview pays for its fire, police and 911 contracts, and whether the fee stays at this level.

Fairview said its public safety contracts collectively cost $6.3 million a year, against just under $3.1 million in property tax revenue. The Outlook · Jul 22, 2026
The city set the fee at $15 per month on June 18, 2025, then raised it to $20 on July 2, 2025. City of Fairview · Jul 9, 2026
The fiscal year 2026-27 budget is $43.8 million, and the city described itself as being in a serious financial crisis. The Outlook · Jul 21, 2026

02Fire and emergency service3 sourced facts

Where it standsFairview contracts fire service with Gresham and says it is pursuing a fire district as a regional solution.

What's on the tableWhether to stay under the Gresham contract or move fire service to a special district.

The city's fire page says Fairview and its partner cities entered a five-year contract extension with Gresham in December 2025. City of Fairview
Fairview said a fire district would remove about $2 million from general fund expenses. Your Oregon News · Oct 3, 2025
The city is exploring shifting fire and emergency services to a special district and reducing law enforcement costs. The Outlook · Jul 21, 2026

03Utility rates and city finances2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted a multi-year plan of utility base rate increases in June 2026.

What's on the tableHow the council balances rate increases, fees and reserves in future budgets.

Fairview City Council adopted a five-year base rate plan for utilities during a June 2026 meeting. The Outlook · Jul 21, 2026
The adopted budget increased monthly water charges by $6.04, sewer by $1.87 and stormwater by $0.40. The Outlook · Jul 21, 2026

1 note on these statements

The mayor race (Keith A Kudrna), Position 4 (Jenni Weber) and Position 5 (Ted Tosterud) each have one candidate on the ballot. City of Fairview · Sep 30, 2026

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1. How should Fairview close the gap between public safety costs and property tax revenue?
2. How should Fairview approach its fire and emergency service contracts?
3. Should Fairview set a formal target for its financial reserves?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.New · How Fairview is runWho runs Fairview, and what it costsWho the city manager is, council pay, whether the city is in the red, and where your property tax goes.

Key dates

Last day to register to voteMultnomah CountyOct 13, 2026
Ballots mailed to votersMultnomah CountyOct 14, 2026
Election DayCity of Fairview · Sep 30, 2026Nov 3, 2026

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Jeff Dennerline, Steve Marker, E'an Todd4 on this ballot

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

All Fairview council positions are elected at large, terms are four years, and the positions are unpaid. City of Fairview
Fairview voters will elect a Mayor and three City Councilors on November 3, 2026, and each position carries a four-year term. City of Fairview · Sep 30, 2026
The city directory lists a mayor and council Positions 1 through 6. City of Fairview

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