Philomath City Councilor · Nov 3, 2026
Amanda
Polley
Amanda Polley is running for Philomath City Councilor in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · City Councilor
- 01Jessica AndradeIncumbent
- 02Candy Garcia
- 03David M Low
- 04Amanda PolleyYou’re reading
- 05Richard M SaalsaaIncumbent
Background
- About
- Communications and outreach staff member at Oregon State University. She has chaired the Philomath Inclusivity Committee since 2024 and served on the Philomath Budget Committee in 2025.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. City of Philomath Endorsed by the Benton County Democrats. Benton County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 (City of Philomath, pp. 22-23)City issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
- Endorsed by
- Gabe Shepherd, Benton County Commissioner; Benton County Democrats Benton County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 (City of Philomath, pp. 22-23)
- Campaign website
- polleyforphilomath.com
Five candidates qualified for three City Council seats: Richard M Saalsaa, Jessica Andrade, Amanda Polley, David M Low and Candy Garcia. City of Philomath
On the record: Amanda Polley
5 sourced01Police services fee1 sourced position
Says residents should not pay for higher police pay as a long-term solution.
we should not be asking residents to supplement this cost as a long-term solution”
Own statementPhilomath News · Oct 13, 2026Link
02Growth and development2 sourced positions
Pledges to push for oversight of developers, citing her experience living in Millpond Crossing.
I'll push for the oversight that protects both future development and the neighbors who live with the results.”
Own statementBenton County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 (City of Philomath, pp. 22-23)Link
Wants housing that local residents and newcomers can afford.
I want growth on our own terms: housing that people who grew up here, and people who choose to move here, can afford.”
Own statementBenton County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 (City of Philomath, pp. 22-23)Link
03Accessibility1 sourced position
Would work with staff to add automatic door openers at City Hall and fix other accessibility gaps.
I’ll work with city staff to fix this and other accessibility gaps in our parks and public spaces.”
Own statementBenton County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 (City of Philomath, pp. 22-23)Link
04Public engagement1 sourced position
Suggests blog posts or periodic Q-and-As with councilors and the mayor.
I also think blog posts, or a periodic Q-and-A like this with current councilors and the mayor, would be a simple, alternative way to connect with residents outside of structured meetings.”
Own statementPhilomath News · Oct 13, 2026Link
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