Philomath City Councilor · Nov 3, 2026
David M
Low
David M Low 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 LowYou’re reading
- 04Amanda Polley
- 05Richard M SaalsaaIncumbent
Background
- About
- Retired auditor and compliance officer and former Philomath City Councilor. He was council president in 2019-2020 and served on the Philomath Budget Committee from 2010 to 2016.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. City of Philomath
- Endorsed by
- Former Philomath Mayors Chas Jones, Eric Nieman and Van O. Hunsacker; Philomath City Councilors Diane Crocker, Brent Kaseman and Teresa Nielson; Nancy Wyse, County Commissioner; Thomas Klipfel; Eddie VanVlack; Doug Edmonds Benton County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 (City of Philomath, pp. 22-23)
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: David M Low
5 sourced01Police services fee1 sourced position
Says a service fee should only be a defined short-term measure.
Imposition of a service fee should only be a defined short-term measure”
Own statementPhilomath News · Oct 13, 2026Link
02City budget3 sourced positions
Calls for revising the city's annual approach to budgeting.
I see a vital need to revise the city’s annual approach to budgeting.”
Own statementPhilomath News · Oct 13, 2026Link
Would advocate multi-year budget analysis and starting budget talks earlier than May.
I will advocate for an improved approach to city budgeting through long-term funding strategies, analyzing the budget over a multi-year period, and starting budget discussions earlier than May.”
Own statementBenton County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 (City of Philomath, pp. 22-23)Link
Wrote that the city needs a long-term strategy for its general fund budget.
The time has come to enact a long-term strategy.”
Own statementPhilomath News · Aug 14, 2026Link
03Growth and development1 sourced position
Says growth decisions must weigh the impact on city finances.
Responsible growth must consider the impact on city finances.”
Own statementPhilomath News · Oct 13, 2026Link
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