McMinnville City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Zack Geary
Candidate for City Council Ward 2 (incumbent)
Zack Geary, the incumbent, is running for McMinnville City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
Last day to register to vote · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
General contractor who partnered to start the construction company Branch Geary Inc. Before his election to the City Council, he served as vice-chair of the McMinnville Planning Commission.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- General contractor
Abigail Neilan is unopposed in Ward 1 and Zack Geary is unopposed in Ward 2; Ward 3 is the only contested race. News-Register · Sep 4, 2026
Where Zack Geary stands: positions on the record
Affordable housing on city land1 sourced position
Voted yes on the development agreement for about 150 to 171 affordable housing units at 904 NE 10th Ave and 835 NE Alpine Ave (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteMcMinnville City Council minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
City fees and rates3 sourced positions
Voted yes on the annual planning and engineering fee schedule update (passed 4-2, May 2026).
Council voteMcMinnville City Council minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026
Voted yes on a 4% increase in sanitary sewer user fees (passed 4-2, May 2026).
Council voteMcMinnville City Council minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026
Voted yes on the annual building fee schedule resolution (passed 5-1, July 2026).
Council voteMcMinnville City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026
City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the city budget for fiscal year 2026-27 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteMcMinnville Resolution No. 2026-37 (FY2026-27 budget) · Jun 23, 2026
Land supply for housing1 sourced position
Voted yes to pass Ordinance 5170, adopting amendments to the Housing Needs Analysis, Economic Opportunities Analysis and Framework Plan, to a second reading (passed 5-1, January 2026).
Council voteMcMinnville City Council minutes, January 27, 2026 · Jan 27, 2026
Minor partition street improvements2 sourced positions
Voted no on the motion to pass Ordinance 5174, which struck the street improvement requirements in section 17.53.153 for a minor partition (passed 4-1, April 2026).
Council voteMcMinnville City Council special meeting minutes, April 8, 2026 · Apr 8, 2026
Voted no on adopting Ordinance 5174, memorializing the council decision on the McMinnville Industrial Promotions appeal of minor partition MP 6-25 (passed 4-3, May 2026).
Council voteMcMinnville City Council minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026
Ward 3 council appointment1 sourced position
Voted yes on the motion to appoint Carson Benner to the vacant Ward 3 seat (passed 3-2, April 2026).
Council voteMcMinnville City Council special meeting minutes, April 8, 2026 · Apr 8, 2026
City priorities1 sourced position
Stated on the city council page that he intends to preserve, enhance and build on parks, schools, services, people and vision.
“I intend to preserve, enhance, and build on the things that make us special – parks, schools, services, people, and vision.”
Own statementCity of McMinnville
Also running for City Council Ward 2
No one else is running for this seat.
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