Forest Grove City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Mariana E. Valenzuela

Candidate for City Council (incumbent)

8 candidates · 4 seats3 sourced positions

Mariana E. Valenzuela, 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

Assistant professor at Pacific University and Forest Grove City Council president, serving on the council since 2020.

Endorsed by: Endorsed by Mayor Malynda Wenzl, City Councilor Brian Schimmel, Metro Council President Juan Carlos González and Narce Rodríguez of Centro Cultural, per her pamphlet statement. Washington County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 (Forest Grove, p. WC-11 to WC-13) · Sep 18, 2026

Where Mariana E. Valenzuela stands: positions on the record

Police facility bond1 sourced position

Said she supports the police facility bond measure.
“I support this measure.”
Own statementForest Grove News-Times · Sep 25, 2026

Immigration enforcement1 sourced position

Said the police department follows state requirements while keeping community outreach.
“Our police department follows these requirements while maintaining community outreach and complying with the law.”
Own statementForest Grove News-Times · Sep 25, 2026

Downtown1 sourced position

Listed downtown business development among the work still to do.
“encouraging the further development of new business and vitality in our downtown”
Own statementWashington County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 (Forest Grove, p. WC-11 to WC-13) · Sep 18, 2026

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