Newberg Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Bill Rosacker
Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)
Bill Rosacker, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Newberg in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Elise Yarnell Hollamon.
Last day to register to vote · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Newberg's incumbent mayor, first elected in November 2022, and a retired general contractor. He is board president of SPARK Newberg.
Where Bill Rosacker stands: positions on the record
Property tax rate2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-4031, keeping the property tax rate at $3.0748 per $1,000 of assessed value (passed 7-0, June 2026).
Council voteNewberg City Council minutes, June 1, 2026 · Jun 1, 2026
Said he has declined the optional property tax increase.
Own statementNewberg Graphic · Oct 1, 2026
Illinois Street closure1 sourced position
Voted no on reopening Illinois Street at Main Street immediately (passed 5-1, July 2026); stated a preference for deferring until the Traffic Safety Commission meets.
Council voteNewberg City Council minutes, July 6, 2026 · Jul 6, 2026
Street Seats program1 sourced position
Voted no on Resolution 2026-4035, extending the Street Seats pilot program for two years (passed 4-2, August 2026).
Council voteNewberg City Council minutes, August 3, 2026 · Aug 3, 2026
Urban growth boundary1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-4023, directing staff to begin public notice for the SB 1537 urban growth boundary expansion process (passed unanimously, May 2026).
Council voteNewberg City Council minutes, May 4, 2026 · May 4, 2026
Flagpole memorials1 sourced position
Said everyone should remove any materials they bring when they leave the flagpole area.
“I believe everyone should remove any materials they bring when they leave, keeping the area clean and accessible.”
Own statementNewberg Graphic · Oct 1, 2026
Growth and land use1 sourced position
Said he supports restoring stronger home-rule authority over land use for Newberg.
Own statementNewberg Graphic · Oct 1, 2026
What Bill Rosacker said vs. how Bill Rosacker voted
City property tax
In their words
Said he has declined the optional property tax increase.
Oct 1, 2026 ·Newberg Graphic · Oct 1, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-4031, keeping the property tax rate at $3.0748 per $1,000 of assessed value (passed 7-0, June 2026).
Jun 1, 2026 ·Newberg City Council minutes, June 1, 2026 · Jun 1, 2026
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