Lincoln City Council Ward I · Nov 3, 2026
Nicole
Petersen
Nicole Petersen, the incumbent, is running for Lincoln City Council Ward I in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Ward I city councilor and owner of one of Lincoln City's largest gift shops. She is president of the Kiwanis Club of Lincoln City.
Nicole Petersen and Stephen Percy are the only candidates listed for Ward I and Ward III. Lincoln County · Sep 4, 2026
Nicole Petersen was appointed to the Ward I seat in October 2025. Boiler Bay Beacon · Sep 24, 2026
On the record: Nicole Petersen
5 sourced01Welcome Center contract1 sourced position
Voted yes 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
02ICE 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
03City 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
04Water rates1 sourced position
As reported by Boiler Bay Beacon; not a direct quote
Credited the council with a water-rate change she called fairer, at a Sept. 22 candidate forum.
Forum answerBoiler Bay Beacon · Sep 24, 2026Link
05Emergency preparedness1 sourced position
As reported by Boiler Bay Beacon; not a direct quote
Said at a Sept. 22 forum that she wants the city's emergency containers filled and in place, and the sign code updated.
Forum answerBoiler Bay Beacon · Sep 24, 2026Link
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