Florence Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Sally
Wantz
Sally Wantz is running for mayor of Florence in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Shannon Warren and Daniel Lofy.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Daniel Lofy
- 02Sally WantzYou’re reading
- 03Shannon Warren
Background
- About
- Sally Wantz has been on the Florence City Council since 2021. She listed her occupation as retired and her occupational background as human resources, management, hospitality and personal and professional life coaching.
- Endorsed by
- Mayor Rob Ward; U.S. Congresswoman Val Hoyle; former City Councilors Joshua Greene, Susy Lacer and Ron Preisler; Layne Morrill (Our Coastal Village, Inc.); Jerry Rust; and others listed on her site. Win With Wantz
- Campaign website
- winwithwantz.com
On the record: Sally Wantz
12 sourced01Flock cameras4 sourced positions
Voted yes on turning the Flock cameras off until a decision in February (failed 2-3, January 2026).
Council voteFlorence City Council minutes, January 5, 2026 · Jan 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on turning off all Flock cameras immediately and canceling the contract (failed 3-2, February 2026).
Council voteFlorence City Council packet, March 16, 2026 (minutes of February 2, 2026) · Feb 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on continuing the Flock contract and adjusting to future state guidelines (passed 3-2, February 2026).
Council voteFlorence City Council packet, March 16, 2026 (minutes of February 2, 2026) · Feb 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Said she made a motion to remove the Flock cameras and, as Mayor, will make that motion again.
As Mayor, I will again make a motion to remove those cameras.”
Own statementSiuslaw News · Oct 7, 2026Link
02Public safety fee2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance No. 6, Series 2025, creating a public safety fee (passed unanimously, June 2025).
Council voteFlorence City Council minutes, June 2, 2025 · Jun 2, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution No. 21, Series 2025, raising the public safety fee (passed 4-1, November 2025).
Council voteFlorence City Council minutes, November 17, 2025 · Nov 17, 2025LinkHow the council voted
03SDC exemptions1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance No. 3, Series 2026, continuing the system development charge exemption and deferral program (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteFlorence City Council packet, September 14, 2026 (minutes of July 20, 2026) · Jul 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Housing tax exemptions2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution No. 6, Series 2025, granting a multi-unit property tax exemption (MUPTE) for the Elm Park Apartments (passed unanimously, April 2025).
Council voteFlorence City Council minutes, April 7, 2025 · Apr 7, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Would support using the Multi-Unit Property Tax Exemption as an incentive for larger housing projects.
For larger housing projects (like Elm Park Apartments), I would support using the Multi-Unit Property Tax Exemption as an incentive to encourage developers to build in Florence.”
Own statementSiuslaw News · Oct 12, 2026Link
05Pine Crossing land deal1 sourced position
Voted yes on authorizing the Pine Crossing purchase and sales agreement (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteFlorence City Council packet, August 17, 2026 (minutes of June 15, 2026) · Jun 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Immigration enforcement1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution No. 1, Series 2026, the non-enforcement of federal immigration policy resolution (passed 4-1, February 2026).
Council voteFlorence City Council packet, March 16, 2026 (minutes of February 2, 2026) · Feb 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Warming center1 sourced position
Voted yes on approving a single, centralized emergency warming center location for the 2025-2026 winter (passed 4-1, November 2025).
Council voteFlorence City Council minutes, November 17, 2025 · Nov 17, 2025LinkHow the council voted
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Sally Wantz: their words and their votes on the same issue
Flock cameras
In their words
Said she made a motion to remove the Flock cameras and, as Mayor, will make that motion again.
Oct 7, 2026 ·Siuslaw News · Oct 7, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on turning off all Flock cameras immediately and canceling the contract (failed 3-2, February 2026).
Feb 2, 2026 ·Florence City Council packet, March 16, 2026 (minutes of February 2, 2026) · Feb 2, 2026
Voted no on continuing the Flock contract and adjusting to future state guidelines (passed 3-2, February 2026).
Feb 2, 2026 ·Florence City Council packet, March 16, 2026 (minutes of February 2, 2026) · Feb 2, 2026
Housing tax breaks
In their words
Would support using the Multi-Unit Property Tax Exemption as an incentive for larger housing projects.
Oct 12, 2026 ·Siuslaw News · Oct 12, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution No. 6, Series 2025, granting a multi-unit property tax exemption (MUPTE) for the Elm Park Apartments (passed unanimously, April 2025).
Apr 7, 2025 ·Florence City Council minutes, April 7, 2025 · Apr 7, 2025
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