McMinnville City Council Ward 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Richard Smith Savage
Candidate for City Council Ward 3
Richard Smith Savage is running for McMinnville City Council Ward 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Carson Benner and Katie Russ.
Last day to register to vote · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Owner of the Third Street businesses Velvet Monkey Tea and Yūgen Art Dig. He also applied in April 2026 for the vacant Ward 3 council seat.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Business owner
Where Richard Smith Savage stands: positions on the record
Housing supply1 sourced position
In his council vacancy application filed as Richard Smith, Richard Smith Savage called the housing crisis the city's top challenge and increasing housing supply essential.
“McMinnville's housing crisis is the number one challenge our city faces. Increasing the supply of housing is essential.”
Own statementMcMinnville City Council special meeting packet, April 8, 2026 (Ward 3 vacancy applications) · Apr 8, 2026
Public service1 sourced position
His candidate filing lists the Affordable Housing Committee and the Southwest Area Master Plan as prior governmental experience.
Own statementSEL 101 candidate filing
Also running for City Council Ward 3
- Carson Benner (incumbent)
- Katie Russ
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