Oregon City Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Adam Marl
Candidate for Mayor
Adam Marl is running for mayor of Oregon City in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Damon Mabee and Rodney La Barr.
Last day to register to vote · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Oregon City commissioner since 2021; legislative coordinator, Oregon Dept. of Land Conservation and Development. His pamphlet statement lists service as chair of the city Budget Committee and Urban Renewal Commission.
- Endorsed by
- Endorsements listed in his voters' pamphlet statement include Mayor Denyse McGriff, City Commissioners Mike Mitchell, Rocky Smith and Scott Wilson, former Mayor Alice Norris, Metro Councilor Christine Lewis, and Clackamas County Commissioners Diana Helm, Paul Savas and Martha Schrader. Clackamas County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 general election
- Campaign website
- www.adammarl.com
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
Where Adam Marl stands: positions on the record
Budget and taxes1 sourced position
Lists leading adoption of a balanced city budget while voting against property tax increases among his accomplishments.
“Led the adoption of a balanced city budget while voting against property tax increases”
Own statementClackamas County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 general election
Public safety and homelessness1 sourced position
Says he will support behavioral health investments and give law enforcement tools; describes a mix of services and enforcement.
“I’ll continue supporting investments in behavioral health services that lead to recovery for those in crisis while giving law enforcement the tools they need to keep our streets safe.”
Own statementThe Oregonian/OregonLive, From recalls to comebacks, Oregon City's election is full of familiar names · Sep 2, 2026
Tolling1 sourced position
Lists leading the fight against tolls among the issues he works on as mayor.
“leading the fight against tolls”
Own statementClackamas County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 general election
Downtown building grants1 sourced position
Voted yes on the Adaptive Re-Use Building Rehabilitation Program 2.0 (passed 4-1, February 2025).
Council voteOregon City Commission minutes, February 5, 2025 · Feb 5, 2025
Housing and land use2 sourced positions
Voted yes to deny an appeal of a 29-lot townhome subdivision on White Lane (passed 4-0 with one abstention, April 2025).
Council voteOregon City Commission minutes, April 16, 2025 · Apr 16, 2025
Voted yes on final adoption of the Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities code amendments (passed 4-1, June 2025).
Council voteOregon City Commission minutes, June 18, 2025 · Jun 18, 2025
Parks funding2 sourced positions
Voted no on continuing the parks system development charges resolution with a $9.1 million aquatic center methodology (passed 4-1, July 2025).
Council voteOregon City Commission minutes, July 16, 2025 · Jul 16, 2025
Voted yes on the parks system development charges resolution, with the aquatic center amount changed from $9.1 million to $5 million (passed 5-0, August 2025).
Council voteOregon City Commission minutes, August 20, 2025 · Aug 20, 2025
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