Philomath City Councilor · Nov 3, 2026
Candy
Garcia
Candy Garcia 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 GarciaYou’re reading
- 03David M Low
- 04Amanda Polley
- 05Richard M SaalsaaIncumbent
Background
- About
- Bakery and catering business owner and classified substitute for the Philomath School District. She serves on the Philomath Park Advisory Board and the Philomath Public Art Committee.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. City of Philomath
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: Candy Garcia
4 sourced01Police services fee1 sourced position
Supports the fee as adopted and would keep it for now while building a long-term police funding plan.
I would keep the fee in place for now”
Own statementPhilomath News · Oct 13, 2026Link
02Growth and development1 sourced position
Wants growth that brings stores, services and commercial space along with new homes.
I want growth that brings stores, services and commercial space along with new homes.”
Own statementPhilomath News · Oct 13, 2026Link
03Downtown1 sourced position
Would push for highway signage, better links to downtown, events and a shop-local campaign.
I’d work to get them to stop, spend and come back”
Own statementPhilomath News · Oct 13, 2026Link
04City services1 sourced position
Lists safe neighborhoods and reliable, accessible city services as priorities.
I’ll focus on practical priorities like safe, thriving neighborhoods and reliable, accessible city services.”
Own statementBenton County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 (City of Philomath, pp. 22-23)Link
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