Gresham City Council Position 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Joshua Al-Jaouni
Candidate for City Council Position 4
Joshua Al-Jaouni is running for Gresham City Council Position 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Gregory Schroeder, Krestina Aziz and Teo Ramirez.
Voter registration deadline · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Pastor and small business owner with a background in nonprofit leadership and youth mentorship.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Pastor, Small Business Owner
- Endorsed by
- Lists endorsements from Gresham City Council President Cathy Keathley, Gresham City Councilor Sue Piazza, State Senator Christine Drazan, former Troutdale Mayor Randy Lauer, Warner Allen, Andrea Pickett, the Gresham Police Officers Association and the Gresham Chamber. Multnomah County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election (City of Gresham candidate statements, p. M-44) · Sep 18, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.joshuaforgresham.com
Neither Janine Gladfelter nor Dan Miller attended the Sept. 17 Rockwood Neighborhood Association candidate forum; Janine Gladfelter submitted a statement read on her behalf. Joshua Al-Jaouni was the only Position 4 candidate who did not attend. The Outlook · Sep 18, 2026
Where Joshua Al-Jaouni stands: positions on the record
Fees1 sourced position
Says he will encourage responsible growth while keeping unnecessary fees and costs off residents.
“I will encourage responsible growth while keeping unnecessary fees and costs off residents.”
Public safety1 sourced position
Says public safety should remain one of the city's highest budget priorities and be measured by outcomes.
“Public safety should remain one of our highest budget priorities.”
Own statementThe Outlook · Sep 28, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
Says doing more on homelessness should not automatically mean spending more, and wants measurable results and more accountability from Multnomah County.
“Yes, but doing more shouldn’t automatically mean spending more. We need measurable results from the money we’re already spending.”
Own statementThe Outlook · Sep 28, 2026
Water1 sourced position
Says he would push for more transparency about costs, alternatives, projected savings and the assumptions behind water rate increases.
“I would push for greater transparency about costs, alternatives, projected savings and the assumptions behind rate increases.”
Own statementThe Outlook · Sep 28, 2026
Business1 sourced position
Wants Gresham to be one of the easiest cities in the region to start and grow a business.
“I want Gresham to be one of the easiest cities in the region to start and grow a business.”
Own statementThe Outlook · Sep 28, 2026
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