Happy Valley City Council Position 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Marchelle Paholsky
Candidate for City Council Position 1
Marchelle Paholsky is running for Happy Valley City Council Position 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against David Sharyan.
Last day to register to vote · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Non-profit director and Army master sergeant who served as a Happy Valley planning commissioner.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Non-Profit Director, Community Organizer
- Endorsed by
- Endorsements listed in her voters' pamphlet statement include Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, State Senator Mark Meek, Metro Councilor Christine Lewis, Happy Valley Councilors Brett Sherman and Glenn Wachter, and the APANO Action Fund. Clackamas County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 general election
- Campaign website
- www.marchelle4happyvalley.com
Where Marchelle Paholsky stands: positions on the record
Growth and density1 sourced position
Proposes a growth management strategy balancing business development with appropriate housing.
“Implement a growth management strategy that balances business development with appropriate housing, and sustainable solutions.”
Own statementClackamas County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 general election
Transportation1 sourced position
Proposes improving transportation corridors to reduce congestion and move commercial traffic to safer zones.
“Improve our transportation corridors to reduce congestion, enhance safety, and move commercial traffic to safer zones.”
Own statementClackamas County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 general election
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