Medford City Council Ward 3 · Nov 3, 2026

Kevin Stine

Candidate for City Council Ward 3 (incumbent)

8 candidates · 4 seats6 sourced positions

Kevin Stine, the incumbent, is running for Medford City Council Ward 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Abigail Mace.

Last day to register to vote · Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Medford city councilor since 2015 and a U.S. Navy submarine veteran who works as an educator. Served as council president in 2020 and 2022.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Navy Military Funeral Honors; Educator; Medford City Councilor
Endorsed by: Lists Mayor Michael Zarosinski, Jessica Ayres, Garrett West, Mike Kerlinger, John Quinn, Nick Card, and School Board members Sunny Spicer and Lilia Caballero. Jackson County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 General Election (City of Medford, pp. 15-37 to 15-40)
Campaign website: www.kevinstine.com

Where Kevin Stine stands: positions on the record

Main Street layout1 sourced position

Voted no on returning Main Street to its previous three-lane configuration (passed 5-4 with the mayor's tie-breaking vote, January 2026).
Council voteMedford City Council meeting minutes, 2026-01-21 · Jan 21, 2026

Baseball stadium study1 sourced position

Voted yes on a contract of up to $500,000 for baseball stadium design and cost estimates at Hawthorne Park and Harry & David Field (passed 5-1 with one abstention, June 2026).
Council voteMedford City Council meeting minutes, 2026-06-03 · Jun 3, 2026

Property tax levy1 sourced position

Voted yes to set the city's property tax levy for fiscal year 2026-2027 (passed 8-0, June 2026).
Council voteMedford City Council meeting minutes, 2026-06-03 · Jun 3, 2026

Water Commission letter1 sourced position

Voted yes to direct staff to prepare a letter to the Medford Water Commission on the council's concerns (passed 7-1, August 2026).
Council voteMedford City Council meeting minutes, 2026-08-19 · Aug 19, 2026

Homelessness and livability1 sourced position

Says he works with the nonprofit community, including supporting appropriate shelter options.
Own statementJackson County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 General Election (City of Medford, pp. 15-37 to 15-40)

Past candidacy1 sourced position

official Jackson County election results
Ran for Oregon State Senate, District 3 in 2026 as a Democratic candidate (lost).
Own statementJackson County Elections · Jun 2, 2026

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