Forest Grove City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Karen Martinez

Candidate for City Council (incumbent)

8 candidates · 4 seats3 sourced positions

Karen Martinez, the incumbent, is running for Forest Grove City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 3 seats.

Last day to register to vote · Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Registered nurse and Forest Grove City Councilor first elected in November 2022, with a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Portland.

Where Karen Martinez stands: positions on the record

Immigration enforcement1 sourced position

Said sanctuary city status gives citizens an unrealistic view of police ability.
“Sanctuary city status gives citizens an unrealistic view of police ability.”
Own statementForest Grove News-Times · Sep 25, 2026

Police facility bond1 sourced position

Wrote in her pamphlet statement that she supports the police station bond.
“I support the bond for the new police station.”
Own statementWashington County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 (Forest Grove, p. WC-11 to WC-13) · Sep 18, 2026

Data centers1 sourced position

Said the council should have conditional power over where industrial and business sites go.
“Council should have conditional power concerning industrial/business placement if the location is not appropriate for the community configuration.”
Own statementForest Grove News-Times · Sep 25, 2026

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