Gladstone Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Michael
Milch
Michael Milch, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Gladstone in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Bill Osburn.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Michael MilchYou’re reading
- 02Bill Osburn
Background
- About
- Michael Milch is Gladstone's mayor and a retired pension actuary and church educator. His listed government experience includes Mayor, City Councilor, Planning Commissioner and Budget Committee Chair.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Retired Actuary/Educator
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: Michael Milch
5 sourced01Housing and development1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 1545, residential development code updates per state requirements (passed 4-3, July 2026).
Council voteGladstone City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Utility rates and fees1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 1258, a revised master fee schedule with utility rate changes and a reduction in system development charges for accessory dwelling units (passed 6-1, July 2026).
Council voteGladstone City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Property taxes1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 1255, voluntarily reducing property tax collected under the permanent rate for three years and ending the fire levy (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteGladstone City Council minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Fire service1 sourced position
Voted yes on the facilities agreement with Clackamas Fire District #1, the last step of annexation (passed 7-0, June 2026).
Council voteGladstone City Council special meeting minutes, June 30, 2026 · Jun 30, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Economic development1 sourced position
Says the city continues to attract new businesses to develop local destinations.
we continue to attract new businesses to develop local destinations that foster human connections”
Own statementClackamas County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026Link
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