Madras Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Jennifer
Townsend
Jennifer Townsend is running for mayor of Madras in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Travis Montgomery.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Travis Montgomery
- 02Jennifer TownsendYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Owner of Dreams Realty Group in Madras and a former seven-year Madras city councilor. She is also on the budget committee for Jefferson County and the county's Economic Development Council.
On the record: Jennifer Townsend
8 sourced01Homelessness1 sourced position
Said she would focus on homelessness and the city's image, and that existing laws should be enforced.
We don’t need more laws, we need to enforce the ones that we have.”
Forum answerMadras Pioneer · Oct 9, 2026Link
02City finances2 sourced positions
Said transferring sewer funds to other essential services is appropriate.
I do believe it is appropriate to transfer sewer funds to other areas,”
Forum answerMadras Pioneer · Oct 9, 2026Link
Said city spending should be re-evaluated against current needs, wants and priorities, and that too little goes to road maintenance.
We have a lot of things that we’re spending money on that we should really ask ourselves, ‘Do we need it, or do we want it and why?’”
Forum answerMadras Pioneer · Oct 9, 2026Link
03City staffing2 sourced positions
Said the city needs more stability in its management.
I also believe we need more stability within our city management, so working to help get the right people into the right positions is important.”
Own statementMadras Pioneer · Sep 15, 2026Link
Said the mayor and council should have a voice in hiring the new police chief, alongside the community.
The council and mayor should have a voice, but I think the community should also have a voice,”
Forum answerMadras Pioneer · Oct 9, 2026Link
04Housing1 sourced position
as reported by the Madras Pioneer; not a direct quote
Said she supports the Housing Urban Renewal District because of the housing developments it brings.
Forum answerMadras Pioneer · Oct 9, 2026Link
05Business loans and incentives1 sourced position
Said she would like to recruit businesses that are not located on FAA land so that they pay taxes.
We want a living wage income in our area; we need to be able to pay our bills,”
Forum answerMadras Pioneer · Oct 9, 2026Link
06Community inclusion1 sourced position
Proposed reviving the Collage of Culture event, possibly in place of the Latino Festival.
I would like to see us maybe trade the Latino Festival for more of a Collage of Culture.”
Forum answerMadras Pioneer · Oct 15, 2026Link
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