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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Philomath City Council Election 2026

3 of 7 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

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Every voter can pick up to three City Councilors citywide; the three candidates with the most votes win four-year terms.

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What the next council decides

01Police services fee4 sourced facts

Where it standsA $5 monthly police services fee on utility bills took effect on August 26, 2026, after the council passed Ordinance 895.

What's on the tableWhether to keep, change or end the fee, and how to pay for police services in future budgets.

02City budget3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted a $34,760,865 budget for 2026-27 on a 6-1 vote in June 2026.

What's on the tableHow the city closes the gap between general fund revenue and expenses in the 2027-28 budget.

03Growth and Millpond Crossing4 sourced facts

Where it standsMillpond Crossing, Philomath's largest housing development, has faced years of delays; a new construction team is preparing its third phase.

What's on the tableApprovals and agreements for the next phases of Millpond Crossing and how the city oversees new development.

2 notes on these statements

Five candidates qualified for three City Council seats: Richard M Saalsaa, Jessica Andrade, Amanda Polley, David M Low and Candy Garcia. City of Philomath

Councilor Teresa Nielson's term expires December 31, 2026. City of Philomath

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  1. 1. What should happen to the $5 police services fee on utility bills?

  2. 2. How closely should the city oversee housing developers?

  3. 3. Should the city change how it builds its yearly budget?

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

4 stay (not up this year): Diane Crocker, Spencer Irwin, Brent Kaseman, Christopher McMorran3 on this ballot

7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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