Gearhart City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Kerry
Smith

Mayor; not on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballotThe Astorian · Sep 29, 2026

Kerry Smith (Mayor) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Gearhart City Council after the election.

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5 sourced

01Lodging tax1 sourced position

as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said the council adopted the budget with a 15% lodging tax increase so the city would stay solvent, and asked councilors to consider the position they already supported.
Own statementGearhart City Council minutes, August 5, 2026 · Aug 5, 2026 Link

02City budget1 sourced position

Voted yes to adopt the 2026-27 city budget of $7,925,836 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteGearhart City Council minutes, June 3, 2026 · Jun 3, 2026 Link How the council voted

03Water system2 sourced positions

Voted yes on Resolution 1017, a 10% water rate increase (passed 4-0, July 2026).
Council voteGearhart City Council minutes, July 1, 2026 · Jul 1, 2026 Link How the council voted
Voted yes on a memo of understanding for additional water service from Warrenton (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteGearhart City Council minutes, June 3, 2026 · Jun 3, 2026 Link How the council voted

04Streetlights1 sourced position

Voted yes to move forward with the LED streetlight project (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Council voteGearhart City Council minutes, August 5, 2026 · Aug 5, 2026 Link How the council voted

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