Madras City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Wes
Curtiss
Wes Curtiss 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 CurtissYou’re reading
- 03Tanya Murren
- 04Maryfrances Purschwitz
- 05Bill Robathan
- 06Eric Timmerman
Background
- About
- Truck driver with military experience who has lived in Madras for about five years. He says he regularly attends county commissioner meetings.
On the record: Wes Curtiss
5 sourced01Business loans and incentives1 sourced position
Said the city should focus on giving the right loans to the right businesses.
We need to be more focused on giving the right loans to the right businesses and the right people.”
Forum answerMadras Pioneer · Oct 9, 2026Link
02City staffing2 sourced positions
as reported by the Madras Pioneer; not a direct quote
Said he would love city staff to live close to Madras but does not want it required.
Forum answerMadras Pioneer · Oct 9, 2026Link
Named city staffing, economic development and public safety as his top priorities.
The number one thing is we gotta listen to the public because they’re the ones that are electing us.”
Own statementMadras Pioneer · Sep 15, 2026Link
03Water system1 sourced position
as reported by the Madras Pioneer; not a direct quote
Said the city's water pipes need to be fixed and agreed that switching to Deschutes Valley Water District would affect city revenue.
Forum answerMadras Pioneer · Oct 9, 2026Link
04Community inclusion1 sourced position
as reported by the Madras Pioneer; not a direct quote
Said education about local government should begin in schools.
Forum answerMadras Pioneer · Oct 15, 2026Link
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