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How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Madras voter guide

Business loans and incentives

Jul 14, 2026

Buying 715 SW 4th Street, the former Initiative Brewing site, for $1.1 million

Result as recorded: passed 3-1, July 2026

  • YesPamela ThomasMoved and voted yes on buying 715 SW 4th Street, the former Initiative Brewing site, for $1.1 million (passed 3-1, July 2026).
  • YesWhitney BellVoted yes on buying 715 SW 4th Street, the former Initiative Brewing site, for $1.1 million (passed 3-1, July 2026).
  • NoGabriel SolizVoted no on buying 715 SW 4th Street, the former Initiative Brewing site, for $1.1 million (passed 3-1, July 2026).

Madras City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026Link

City fees

City finances

Downtown

Jun 23, 2026

Awarding $12,000 to the Madras Downtown Association from the community grants fund

Result as recorded: passed 3-2, June 2026

  • YesPamela ThomasMoved and voted yes on awarding $12,000 to the Madras Downtown Association from the community grants fund (passed 3-2, June 2026).
  • YesWhitney BellVoted yes on awarding $12,000 to the Madras Downtown Association from the community grants fund (passed 3-2, June 2026).
  • NoGabriel SolizVoted no on awarding $12,000 to the Madras Downtown Association from the community grants fund (passed 3-2, June 2026).

Madras City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026Link

Police services

Mar 24, 2026

Directing staff to evaluate law enforcement service delivery options, including alternative service models

Result as recorded: passed 5-1, March 2026

  • YesPamela ThomasVoted yes on directing staff to evaluate law enforcement service delivery options, including alternative service models (passed 5-1, March 2026).
  • YesWhitney BellVoted yes on directing staff to evaluate law enforcement service delivery options, including alternative service models (passed 5-1, March 2026).
  • NoGabriel SolizVoted no on directing staff to evaluate law enforcement service delivery options, including alternative service models (passed 5-1, March 2026).

Madras City Council minutes, March 24, 2026 · Mar 24, 2026Link

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