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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Myrtle Creek Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Voters citywide elect the mayor and the councilors for Positions 2 and 4; each contest elects one person.

Last recommended day to return ballots by mail · Oct 27

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What the next council decides

01Camping rules3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn August 2026 the council adopted Ordinance 879, amending the city code's Title 9 on public peace, morals and welfare, by a 3-2 vote.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether to revisit the camping rules or look for a site with restrooms.

02City-run golf course4 sourced facts

Where it standsAfter its management company left in April 2026, the city moved to run the Myrtle Creek Golf Course itself and authorized equipment purchases.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee the golf course's operation, equipment payments and budget.

03Water and wastewater plants2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is expanding its water treatment plant and updating its wastewater facilities plan.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee these utility projects and their costs.

04City budget and taxes3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn June 2026 the council adopted the 2026-2027 city budget and imposed property taxes.

What's on the tableThe next council will adopt future budgets and decide spending priorities.

05City Hall building2 sourced facts

Where it standsA 2018 seismic report found that City Hall's walls are overloaded, and staff were asked to look at grants and costs for rebuilding.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether to repair or rebuild City Hall and how to pay for it.

2 notes on these statements

Luke Dillon (Mayor) and Jamie McElmurry (Position 2) are the only candidates in their contests. Douglas County Elections · Sep 10, 2026

Diana Larson attended the July 21, 2026 meeting by conference call. Myrtle Creek City Council minutes, July 21, 2026 · Jul 21, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Myrtle Creek adopt the Ordinance 879 changes to its camping rules?

  2. 2. Should the city go ahead with the $1.24 million water treatment plant expansion contract?

  3. 3. Should the city have adopted the 2026-2027 budget as presented?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted6 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Robert Chaney, Sr., Rick Held, Cathey Wragg3 on this ballot

5 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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