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Grants Pass City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Michael J. O'Coyne

Candidate for City Council Ward 1

8 candidates · 4 seats3 sourced positions

Michael J. O'Coyne is running for Grants Pass City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Rob Pell.

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Realtor with RE/MAX Integrity and founding board member of Main Street Grants Pass. His site lists service on the city Tourism Advisory Committee and Development Code Task Force.

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Where Michael J. O'Coyne stands: positions on the record

Housing1 sourced position
  • Says he supports a city approach that gives builders, developers, contractors, property owners and neighbors a meaningful voice early in the process.

    “I support a city approach that gives builders, developers, contractors, property owners, and neighbors a meaningful voice early in the process”

    Own statementMichael O'Coyne campaign website

Public safety1 sourced position
  • Says he will back police and fire professionals and expect the City to enforce its laws.

    “I will back our police and fire professionals, expect the City to enforce its laws, and insist on accountable solutions for the places residents use every day.”

    Own statementMichael O'Coyne campaign website

Tourism and events1 sourced position
  • Says tourism should create measurable value for Grants Pass.

    “Tourism should strengthen local businesses and create measurable value for Grants Pass—not simply create activity.”

    Own statementMichael O'Coyne campaign website

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