Madras City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Whitney
Bell
City Councilor, elected in November 2024Madras Pioneer · Nov 7, 2024
Whitney Bell (City Councilor, elected in November 2024) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Madras City Council after the election.
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- U.S. Postal Service employee who has served on the Madras Downtown Association board. She has also served on the Madras Saturday Market board.
On the record: Whitney Bell
7 sourced01Police services1 sourced position
Voted yes on directing staff to evaluate law enforcement service delivery options, including alternative service models (passed 5-1, March 2026).
Council voteMadras City Council minutes, March 24, 2026 · Mar 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02City fees2 sourced positions
Voted no on approving Resolution 03-2026, a fee resolution update (failed 3-3, March 2026).
Council voteMadras City Council minutes, March 24, 2026 · Mar 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Moved and voted yes on Resolution 03-2026, a fee resolution update (passed 3-1, March 2026).
Council voteMadras City Council minutes, March 31, 2026 · Mar 31, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Business loans and incentives1 sourced position
Voted yes on buying 715 SW 4th Street, the former Initiative Brewing site, for $1.1 million (passed 3-1, July 2026).
Council voteMadras City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Downtown1 sourced position
Voted yes on awarding $12,000 to the Madras Downtown Association from the community grants fund (passed 3-2, June 2026).
Council voteMadras City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05City finances1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 11-2026, adopting the 2026-2027 city budget (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteMadras City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Water system1 sourced position
as summarized in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Asked about the feasibility of transferring the city's water system to Deschutes Valley Water District.
Own statementMadras City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026Link
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