Milwaukie Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Will
Anderson
Will Anderson is running for mayor of Milwaukie in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Lisa Batey and Leslie Wright.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Will AndersonYou’re reading
- 02Lisa BateyIncumbent
- 03Leslie Wright
Background
- About
- Milwaukie City Council President and a policy strategist with a background in healthcare policy advocacy.
- Party
- Endorsed by the Clackamas County Democratic Party. Clackamas County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 (candidate statement, p. C-33)City issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
- Endorsed by
- Clackamas County Democratic Party; Northwest Oregon Labor Council AFL-CIO; Columbia Pacific Building & Construction Trades Council; Professional Firefighters of Clackamas County, IAFF Local 1159; Oregon League of Conservation Voters; AFSCME Local 350; Rebecca Stavenjord, Milwaukie City Councilor; Martha Schrader, Clackamas County Commissioner. Clackamas County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 (candidate statement, p. C-33)
- Campaign website
- www.willformilwaukie.com
Will Anderson holds Council Position No. 3, with a term expiring December 31, 2028. City of Milwaukie
On the record: Will Anderson
8 sourced01City budget2 sourced positions
Voted yes to adopt the city's biennial budget and Capital Improvement Plan for the biennium starting July 1, 2026 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Milwaukie · Jun 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Says the city is headed for a $6.7 million budget hole by 2029 if it does not act.
if we don't act, we're headed for a $6.7 million budget hole by 2029”
Own statementWill Anderson campaign siteLink
02Milwaukie Bay Park2 sourced positions
Voted yes on a consent agenda that included Resolution 25-2026, authorizing an application for an Oregon Parks and Recreation Department grant for Milwaukie Bay Park Phase III construction (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Milwaukie · Jun 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Says the city must complete Milwaukie Bay Park and reform the North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District.
We must complete Milwaukie Bay Park and reform NCPRD.”
Own statementClackamas County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 (candidate statement, p. C-33)Link
03Tree code and state housing law2 sourced positions
Voted yes on an ordinance amending the city tree code to comply with Oregon House Bill 4037 (passed 3-2, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Milwaukie · Jun 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes when the council was polled on Ordinance 2264, the HB 4037 tree code amendments (3 yes, 1 no, 1 abstaining, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Milwaukie · Jul 7, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Housing1 sourced position
Says he will cut red tape to build affordable housing and lower utility costs.
I’ll cut red tape to build affordable housing and lower utility costs.”
Own statementClackamas County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 (candidate statement, p. C-33)Link
05Public safety1 sourced position
Says he helped hire two new police officers and a behavioral health specialist and secured $600k for road safety improvements.
I helped hire two new police officers and a behavioral health specialist and secured $600k for safety improvements to our roads.”
Own statementClackamas County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 (candidate statement, p. C-33)Link
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Will Anderson: their words and their votes on the same issue
City budget
In their words
Says the city is headed for a $6.7 million budget hole by 2029 if it does not act.
On the record
Voted yes to adopt the city's biennial budget and Capital Improvement Plan for the biennium starting July 1, 2026 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Jun 2, 2026 ·City of Milwaukie · Jun 2, 2026
Milwaukie Bay Park
In their words
Says the city must complete Milwaukie Bay Park and reform the North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District.
Clackamas County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 (candidate statement, p. C-33)
On the record
Voted yes on a consent agenda that included Resolution 25-2026, authorizing an application for an Oregon Parks and Recreation Department grant for Milwaukie Bay Park Phase III construction (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Jun 2, 2026 ·City of Milwaukie · Jun 2, 2026
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