Gladstone Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Bill
Osburn
Bill Osburn is running for mayor of Gladstone in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Michael Milch.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Michael MilchIncumbent
- 02Bill OsburnYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Bill Osburn is a semi-retired rancher and small business owner who grew up in the Gladstone area. He lists volunteer work with SOLVE and the library foundation.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Rancher / Semi Retired
The city's list shows Mayor Michael Milch and Bill Osburn running for Mayor, and Vanessa Huckaby and Antonette "Toni" Perry running for Council Position 1. City of Gladstone
On the record: Bill Osburn
3 sourced01Property taxes1 sourced position
Names lowering residents' tax burden as his top priority as mayor.
my top priority is making our city more affordable by lowering your tax burden.”
Own statementClackamas County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026Link
02New taxes and fees1 sourced position
Says any new taxes or fees proposed in the future would be put to a vote of the people.
I will also ensure that any new taxes or fees proposed in the future will be put to a vote of the people.”
Own statementClackamas County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026Link
03Budget1 sourced position
Says he would review every city department and cut spending and programs he judges wasteful.
I will immediately review every city department, cut wasteful spending, and eliminate unnecessary programs that are not delivering real value.”
Own statementClackamas County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026Link
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