Oregon City, ORVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Oregon City Mayor & Commission Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

7 candidates

Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

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

Mayor · 1 seat

City Commissioner · Vote for up to 2

Voters citywide choose one mayor and, separately, two commissioners; the top two commission vote-getters win.

2 notes on these statements

Commissioner Adam Marl is running for mayor instead of seeking re-election; his commission seat is one of the two at-large seats on the ballot. The Oregonian/OregonLive, From recalls to comebacks, Oregon City's election is full of familiar names · Sep 2, 2026

Candidate positions drawn from the voters' pamphlet are the candidates' own statements, printed as submitted. Clackamas County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 general election

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Mike MitchellCity Commissioner; took the oath of office in January 20253sourcedScott WilsonCity Commissioner; took the oath of office in January 20254sourced

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Match quiz6 questions · answers stay on your phoneSeat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesCommunity pool and parks, Housing and land use, Downtown disturbances and homelessnessKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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Tue, Oct 13, 2026

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What the next council decides

Community pool and parks

Where it standsThe Commission set the aquatic center share of the parks system development charge at $5 million in August 2025.

What's on the tableWhether and how to fund a replacement community pool and how to prioritize parks needs.

Housing and land use

Where it standsThe Commission adopted state-required Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities code amendments in June 2025.

What's on the tableHow the city applies state housing and land use rules and handles development applications.

Downtown disturbances and homelessness

Where it standsThe Commission approved the first reading of a downtown civil exclusion zone ordinance in November 2025.

What's on the tableHow the city balances enforcement tools and services for people causing repeat disturbances downtown.

Urban renewal

Where it standsUrban renewal funds are part of how the city pays for downtown projects, and one candidate is campaigning on urban renewal accountability.

What's on the tableHow urban renewal money is used and how much say residents have over it.

Budget and economic growth

Where it standsThe Commission approved a supplemental budget for the 2025-27 biennium in July 2025 and funds downtown business promotion.

What's on the tableHow the city budgets its general fund and what it does to attract and keep businesses.

Who matches you?

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  1. 1. Should Oregon City build a replacement community pool?

  2. 2. How should Oregon City approach new housing?

  3. 3. What should Oregon City do with urban renewal?

  4. 4. How should the city address repeat disturbances and homelessness downtown?

  5. 5. Should the city raise taxes or fees to pay for city services?

  6. 6. How should Oregon City encourage business growth?

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The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Mike Mitchell, Scott Wilson3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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