Junction City Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Kenneth
Wells
Kenneth Wells, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Junction City in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ken Hancock.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Ken Hancock
- 02Kenneth WellsYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Retired pharmacist and pharmacy manager who has been Junction City's mayor since January 2023. He served two terms on the Oregon Board of Pharmacy and was on the Junction City Council for two years before becoming mayor.
Kenneth Wells said he and Ken Hancock do not differ substantially on policy. Lookout Eugene-Springfield · Oct 15, 2026
On the record: Kenneth Wells
6 sourced01Wastewater1 sourced position
Said joining an existing regional wastewater system would cost residents less than building a new treatment plant in town.
If we could join an existing system, it would be less expensive for the citizens of our city”
Own statementLookout Eugene-Springfield · Oct 15, 2026Link
02Website1 sourced position
Cast the tie-breaking vote for a $41,661.20 contract with Civic Plus to redesign the city website (passed 4-3, December 2025).
Council voteJunction City Council minutes, December 9, 2025 (approved) · Dec 9, 2025LinkHow the council voted
03Water supply1 sourced position
as reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield; not a direct quote
Said the city is pursuing funding to build two new drinking-water wells.
Own statementLookout Eugene-Springfield · Oct 15, 2026Link
04Code enforcement1 sourced position
as reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield; not a direct quote
Said city officials are considering a more formal code enforcement program, possibly through Public Works or the Police Department.
Own statementLookout Eugene-Springfield · Oct 15, 2026Link
05License plate cameras1 sourced position
as summarized in the official Council minutes; not a direct quote
Noted that license plate cameras were not in the FY 2026-27 budget and that a 90-day trial would give the city data to review.
Own statementJunction City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 (approved) · Jul 14, 2026Link
06Council teamwork1 sourced position
Said he ran for mayor in 2022 because council members were not working well together.
I thought people were working against each other instead of working together.”
Own statementLookout Eugene-Springfield · Oct 15, 2026Link
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