Independence City Council Position 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Evan
Sorce
Evan Sorce, the incumbent, is running for Independence City Council Position 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Anthony Johnson.
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The race · City Council Position 4
- 01Anthony Johnson
- 02Evan SorceYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Evan Sorce is the Position 4 councilor and a government relations director at Western Oregon University.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Executive Director of Government Relations, Western Oregon University
- Campaign website
- www.evansorce.org
On the record: Evan Sorce
8 sourced01Priorities1 sourced position
Says on his campaign site he is running for a full term to help Independence emerge from a challenging period financially sustainable and economically vibrant.
I want Independence to emerge from this challenging period stronger, financially sustainable, economically vibrant, safe, affordable, and prepared for the future”
Own statementEvan Sorce for Independence City CouncilLink
02Community services and parks fee2 sourced positions
Said at the June 23, 2026 meeting that supporting library, museum and park services requires a dedicated funding source, and expressed support for adopting the fee.
Own statementIndependence City Council draft minutes, June 23, 2026 (in the July 14 agenda packet) · Jun 23, 2026Link
Voted yes on adopting Ordinance 1639, which establishes the Community Services and Parks Fee (passed 5-1, June 2026).
Council voteIndependence City Council draft minutes, June 23, 2026 (in the July 14 agenda packet) · Jun 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Housing code1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 1638, revising the development code to allow more housing types and reduce the minimum lot size from 5,000 to 4,800 square feet in most residential zones (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteIndependence City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Parks system development charges1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the parks system development charge methodology (Option 2) and Resolution 26-1651 (passed 5-1, June 2026).
Council voteIndependence City Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Parks master plan1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the Parks System Master Plan update (Council Bill 2026-06, passed 5-1, April 2026).
Council voteIndependence City Council minutes, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Wetlands grant1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 26-1659 authorizing an application for a Regional Infrastructure Fund grant for a wetland mitigation feasibility study (passed 4-1, September 2026).
Council voteIndependence City Council minutes, September 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Enterprise zone abatement1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 26-1648, a five-year Enterprise Zone tax abatement for Oregon Mining and Ag Fabrication (passed 6-0, May 2026).
Council voteIndependence City Council minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Evan Sorce: their words and their votes on the same issue
Utility-bill fee
In their words
Said at the June 23, 2026 meeting that supporting library, museum and park services requires a dedicated funding source, and expressed support for adopting the fee.
Jun 23, 2026 ·Independence City Council draft minutes, June 23, 2026 (in the July 14 agenda packet) · Jun 23, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on adopting Ordinance 1639, which establishes the Community Services and Parks Fee (passed 5-1, June 2026).
Jun 23, 2026 ·Independence City Council draft minutes, June 23, 2026 (in the July 14 agenda packet) · Jun 23, 2026
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