Oakridge Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Shawn Wayne
Goddard
Shawn Wayne Goddard is running for mayor of Oakridge in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Bryan Cutchen.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Bryan CutchenIncumbent
- 02Shawn Wayne GoddardYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Retired plasterer and community activist who has lived in Oakridge for a few years. He cites work in Lane Community College student government and on the board of the Community Alliance of Lane County.
The City of Oakridge certified two candidates for mayor, Bryan Cutchen and Shawn Wayne Goddard, and six for three council seats: Thaddeus Carter, Jeffrey Crosby, Goat Crudup, Kim Fresenburg, Bee Havior and Dirk "Poncho" Tarman. Write-in candidates are also allowed. City of Oakridge · Aug 18, 2026
On the record: Shawn Wayne Goddard
5 sourced01Ambulance levy1 sourced position
as reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield; not a direct quote
Opposes the ambulance property tax levy, saying residents are already taxed for services they don't receive.
Own statementLookout Eugene-Springfield · Oct 19, 2026Link
02Housing1 sourced position
as reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield; not a direct quote
Says affordable housing is the town's central issue and proposes a one-time state investment of roughly $50 million to $55 million.
Own statementLookout Eugene-Springfield · Oct 19, 2026Link
03Streets and sidewalks1 sourced position
as reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield; not a direct quote
Says his most immediate priority is streets and sidewalks, including safe crosswalks.
Own statementLookout Eugene-Springfield · Oct 19, 2026Link
04Tourism1 sourced position
as reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield; not a direct quote
Floated an aerial tram across Highway 58 to broaden tourism.
Own statementLookout Eugene-Springfield · Oct 19, 2026Link
05Priorities1 sourced position
as reported by Eugene Weekly
Says his priorities would be public safety, rural investment, addiction support and housing.
I’m a regular person trying to do extraordinary things for the well-being of us all”
Own statementEugene Weekly · Oct 1, 2026Link
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