Forest Grove Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Malynda Wenzl
Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)
Malynda Wenzl, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Forest Grove in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
Last day to register to vote · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Forest Grove mayor since 2022 and a teacher with 24 years as a Forest Grove School District educator. Served on the City Council from 2014 to 2022.
Mayor Malynda Wenzl is the only candidate for mayor. Washington County · Aug 26, 2026
Where Malynda Wenzl stands: positions on the record
Police facility bond1 sourced position
Said in a city release that a new police facility will give law enforcement the resources it needs.
“A new police facility will give our law enforcement the resources they need to effectively serve and protect our community,”
Own statementNews in the Grove
Immigration enforcement1 sourced position
Wrote in her voters' pamphlet statement about the council's response to federal and state policy shifts.
“The council has acted to stay responsive to federal and state policy shifts, guided by our oath to the Constitution and Forest Grove residents.”
Own statementWashington County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 (Forest Grove, p. WC-11 to WC-13) · Sep 18, 2026
Downtown1 sourced position
Listed continuing downtown revitalization among her goals.
“Continue Downtown revitalization through Urban Renewal and placemaking.”
Own statementWashington County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 (Forest Grove, p. WC-11 to WC-13) · Sep 18, 2026
Also running for Mayor
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