Florence City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Renee Lo
Pilato

Renee Lo Pilato is running for Florence City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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About: Renee Lo Pilato is a retired college faculty member and dean. She was appointed to the Florence Planning Commission for a three-year term that ended in May 2026.
Endorsed by: City Councilor Sally Wantz; Planning Commission Chair Debbie Ubnoske; Beth Rudometkin; Brian B. Collins; Mary Walston; and others listed on her site. Renee Lo Pilato for Florence City Council: Endorsements
Campaign website: voteforrenee.com

5 sourced

01Flock cameras1 sourced position

Objected to continuing the Flock cameras and would urge the new Mayor to bring the item back for discussion.
I stated then and still believe that the disadvantages far outweigh the advantages”
Own statementSiuslaw News · Oct 7, 2026 Link

02City budget2 sourced positions

Wants to stabilize the city budget and staffing levels so that no new fees or taxes are needed.
Stabilize the city budget and staffing levels so that no more new fees or taxes are needed.”
Own statementRenee Lo Pilato for Florence City Council: Issues Link
Would start with the budget, staffing ratios and a revised 2027 Work Plan with fewer priorities.
Own statementSiuslaw News · Oct 7, 2026 Link

03Housing1 sourced position

Wants to hire a part-time grant writer to find money for another affordable housing project and fast-track permitting.
I want to hire a part-time professional grant writer to search for any state, federal or county monies that could be combined and build another affordable housing project, especially rentals, perhaps on unused city land.”
Own statementSiuslaw News · Oct 12, 2026 Link

04City government1 sourced position

Would urge an annual State of the City Town Hall at the Florence Events Center.
Own statementSiuslaw News · Oct 7, 2026 Link

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