Lincoln City Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Susan
Wahlke
Susan Wahlke, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Lincoln City in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Marci Baker.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Marci Baker
- 02Susan WahlkeYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Mayor of Lincoln City since June 14, 2021, who previously served on the City Council from 2015 to 2018. She lists 30 years as a legal secretary.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Current Mayor of Lincoln City; Retired from workforce
On the record: Susan Wahlke
5 sourced01City Hall/library bond1 sourced position
As reported by Boiler Bay Beacon; not a direct quote
Said at a Sept. 22 candidate forum that she had learned how the measure's explanatory statement was developed and approved.
the explanatory statement for the voters’ pamphlet was developed by staff and a consultant”
Forum answerBoiler Bay Beacon · Sep 24, 2026Link
02Welcome 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
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
05Housing1 sourced position
Wrote in the voters' pamphlet that she will work on solutions involving housing and long-term infrastructure planning.
tackle problems and implement solutions regarding housing, long-term infrastructure planning, and other issues”
Own statementLincoln County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election · Sep 24, 2026Link
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