Lincoln City Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Marci
Baker
Marci Baker is running for mayor of Lincoln City in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Susan Wahlke.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Marci BakerYou’re reading
- 02Susan WahlkeIncumbent
Background
- About
- Lincoln City councilor and entrepreneur who founded Marci's Bar & Bistro Inc in 2017. She lists service as Budget Committee chair and on the Planning Commission from 2019 to 2023.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Lincoln City Councilor; Entrepreneur
- Campaign website
- marcibakerconnects.com
Marci Baker filed for mayor instead of running again for the Ward II seat she holds. Boiler Bay Beacon · Sep 24, 2026
On the record: Marci Baker
9 sourced01City Hall/library bond2 sourced positions
Seconded a motion to call the measure election for up to $45.1 million with no wrap option; it failed 2-5 (July 2026).
Council voteLincoln City Council minutes, July 27, 2026 · Jul 27, 2026Link
Wrote on her campaign site that she has not supported a general obligation bond being the only option considered.
I have not supported a general obligation bond measure being the only option considered.”
Own statementMarci Baker campaign siteLink
02Welcome Center contract2 sourced positions
Voted no on a $7,155,000 construction award for the Lincoln City Welcome Center (passed 5-2, February 2026).
Council voteLincoln City Council minutes, Feb. 23, 2026 · Feb 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Moved a motion directing staff to bring back an itemized financial report and design plans for the Welcome Center; it passed 5-2 (February 2026).
Council voteLincoln City Council minutes, Feb. 23, 2026 · Feb 23, 2026Link
03ICE detention center1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-06 D, amended to oppose the location of an ICE detention center in Lincoln County (passed 7-0, February 2026).
Council voteLincoln City Council minutes, Feb. 23, 2026 · Feb 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04City charter1 sourced position
Voted yes on sending the revised city charter to the November 3 ballot (passed 7-0, July 2026).
Council voteLincoln City Council minutes, July 27, 2026 · Jul 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Public planning1 sourced position
Wrote in the voters' pamphlet that Lincoln City has an opportunity to prioritize proactive planning.
Lincoln City has an important opportunity to prioritize proactive planning over reactive decision-making”
Own statementLincoln County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election · Sep 24, 2026Link
06Local economy1 sourced position
As reported by Boiler Bay Beacon; not a direct quote
Said at a Sept. 22 forum that she wants the council to set a goal for small businesses.
the most small-business-friendly city in Oregon”
Forum answerBoiler Bay Beacon · Sep 24, 2026Link
07Past run for office1 sourced position
Ran for Lincoln County Commissioner, Position 2 in the May 2026 primary (lost).
Own statementLincoln County · Jun 12, 2026Link
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Marci Baker: their words and their votes on the same issue
City Hall/library bond
In their words
Wrote on her campaign site that she has not supported a general obligation bond being the only option considered.
On the record
Seconded a motion to call the measure election for up to $45.1 million with no wrap option; it failed 2-5 (July 2026).
Jul 27, 2026 ·Lincoln City Council minutes, July 27, 2026 · Jul 27, 2026
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