Forest Grove City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Matthew S. Knight

Candidate for City Council

8 candidates · 4 seats3 sourced positions

Matthew S. Knight 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

Small-business owner who operates Knight Family Outlet and Rip City Cards and previously worked in capital equipment sales.

Where Matthew S. Knight stands: positions on the record

Immigration enforcement1 sourced position

Said immigration policy is primarily a federal responsibility.
“Immigration policy is primarily a federal responsibility.”
Own statementForest Grove News-Times · Sep 25, 2026

Data centers1 sourced position

Said infrastructure, utilities and compliance still need oversight after the data center's approval.
“Its approval is behind us, but infrastructure, utilities, compliance, and future impacts still require oversight.”
Own statementForest Grove News-Times · Sep 25, 2026

Police facility bond1 sourced position

Said the police department needs a new facility and voters deserve an explanation of what changed since 2025.
“I believe our police department needs a new facility”
Own statementForest Grove News-Times · Sep 25, 2026

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