Medford City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Beto Vargas
Candidate for City Council Ward 2
Beto Vargas is running for Medford City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Michael Williams and Chris Ryan.
Last day to register to vote · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Director of Educational Services at Kids Unlimited and former Teach for America school teacher. Holds a PhD from the University of San Diego and received the Medford Chamber of Commerce Future First Citizen Award.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Kids Unlimited (Director of Educational Services)
- Endorsed by
- Lists former Councilor Tim D’Alessandro, former Police Chief Justin Ivens, Councilors Nick Card, Garrett West, Kevin Stine and Mike Kerlinger, School Board members Kendell Ferguson, Lilia Caballero and Sunny Spicer, Dr. Cristian Mendoza Ruvalcaba, Dagoberto Morales and Zulma Larios. Jackson County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 General Election (City of Medford, pp. 15-37 to 15-40)
- Campaign website
- www.drbetoformedford.com
Where Beto Vargas stands: positions on the record
Public safety1 sourced position
Lists safe, clean neighborhoods as a priority, including backing the Livability Team, policing and working directly with residents.
Own statementJackson County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 General Election (City of Medford, pp. 15-37 to 15-40)
Housing and development1 sourced position
Says he would prioritize homes people can afford and hold down city fees.
“prioritizing homes people can afford, holding down city fees”
Own statementJackson County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 General Election (City of Medford, pp. 15-37 to 15-40)
Budget and spending1 sourced position
Lists responsible, reasonable government as a priority, with reliable services and careful spending.
“reliable services, careful spending, hard questions, and respect for everyone”
Own statementJackson County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 General Election (City of Medford, pp. 15-37 to 15-40)
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