Madras City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Tanya
Murren
Tanya Murren is running for Madras City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Tony ChardIncumbent
- 02Wes Curtiss
- 03Tanya MurrenYou’re reading
- 04Maryfrances Purschwitz
- 05Bill Robathan
- 06Eric Timmerman
Background
- About
- Small business owner who owns Urban Home in Madras and previously owned Midtown Coffee. She has a bachelor's degree in design from Washington State University.
On the record: Tanya Murren
6 sourced01Business loans and incentives1 sourced position
Said she favors responsible tax incentives for specific businesses that fill gaps in the city.
That way, we can afford as a city to search for businesses that fill our gaps,”
Forum answerMadras Pioneer · Oct 9, 2026Link
02City staffing2 sourced positions
Said where city staff live is not a big issue and the city should hire the best people regardless.
We need to look for the best people regardless of where they live.”
Forum answerMadras Pioneer · Oct 9, 2026Link
Wants to strengthen city staffing first, then address homelessness and downtown revitalization.
Ultimately, I think stability comes from strong leadership, good communication, qualified people in key positions, and accountability,”
Own statementMadras Pioneer · Sep 15, 2026Link
03Downtown2 sourced positions
Named revitalizing downtown Madras as a priority.
A healthy downtown is important not only to our local businesses, but to the identity and future of our entire community,”
Own statementMadras Pioneer · Sep 15, 2026Link
as summarized in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke for the Madras Downtown Association and urged the council to carefully consider its budget request, citing upcoming ODOT construction.
Own statementMadras City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026Link
04Community inclusion1 sourced position
Called for better outreach about programs that help people of color develop businesses.
We need to again, get out there, meet them where they are and communicate.”
Forum answerMadras Pioneer · Oct 15, 2026Link
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