Gearhart City Council Position 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Virginia
Dideum
Virginia Dideum is running for Gearhart City Council Position 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Gearhart Planning Commission member since 2014 and its longtime president. She served on the Seaside Planning Commission from 2008 to 2014.
Jack Zimmerman wrote in a guest column that he is running as a write-in candidate against Virginia Dideum for Position 3. Seaside Signal guest column · Oct 14, 2026
On the record: Virginia Dideum
5 sourced01Public safety buildings1 sourced position
Names the deteriorating fire station as one of the most important issues and says no better solution than the defeated bonds has been offered.
The fire station was not built to last this long and does not meet the needs of our volunteer fire department.”
Own statementThe Astorian · Sep 29, 2026Link
02City budget1 sourced position
Says Gearhart runs on a lean budget and that she believes there are reasonable solutions.
Gearhart runs on a lean budget because of the limited funds.”
Own statementThe Astorian · Sep 29, 2026Link
03Growth and land use1 sourced position
Voted yes to approve the tentative plan for the seven-lot Gearhart Garden Subdivision (passed 6-0, August 2026).
Commission voteGearhart Planning Commission minutes, August 13, 2026 · Aug 13, 2026Link
04Lodging tax1 sourced position
as recorded in the Planning Commission minutes; not a direct quote
Noted at a Planning Commission meeting that lodging tax revenue can be used for visitor-related projects such as murals, flower baskets and event promotion.
Own statementGearhart Planning Commission minutes, July 9, 2026 · Jul 9, 2026Link
05Approach1 sourced position
Says she is running without an agenda and aims to bring a different perspective to the council.
In running for Gearhart City Councilor, I do not have an agenda.”
Own statementClatsop County 2026 General Election Voters' Pamphlet · Sep 15, 2026Link
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