Philomath City Councilor · Nov 3, 2026
Jessica
Andrade
Jessica Andrade, the incumbent, 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 AndradeYou’re reading
- 02Candy Garcia
- 03David M Low
- 04Amanda Polley
- 05Richard M SaalsaaIncumbent
Background
- About
- Philomath City Councilor since 2021 who works as a life skills educational assistant. She was previously a marine research scientist and elementary school educator, and co-chairs the city's Inclusivity Committee.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. City of Philomath
- Endorsed by
- Gabe Shepherd, Benton County Commissioner 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: Jessica Andrade
10 sourced01Police services fee4 sourced positions
Does not support the police services fee as adopted; says a levy should have gone to voters.
Wrong funding mechanism — a levy option should have gone to the people for a vote.”
Own statementPhilomath News · Oct 13, 2026Link
Voted no on the first reading of Ordinance 895, the police services fee (passed 4-2, July 2026).
Council votePhilomath City Council packet, August 10, 2026 (minutes of July 13 and July 27, 2026) · Aug 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on a motion to raise the planned fee from $5 to $6 a month (failed 3-4, June 2026).
Council votePhilomath City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 26-23 setting the police services fee at $5 a month (passed 7-0, July 2026).
Council votePhilomath City Council packet, August 10, 2026 (minutes of July 13 and July 27, 2026) · Aug 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02City budget3 sourced positions
Voted yes on adopting the 2026-27 city budget (passed 6-1, June 2026).
Council votePhilomath City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as reported by Philomath News
Said at the June 22 budget vote that the council should cut from the police budget.
I still do think we should cut from the police budget”
Own statementPhilomath News · Jun 23, 2026Link
Lists creative thinking on budget issues, rather than new fees, as a priority.
Prioritizing creative thinking to solve budget issues rather than immediately establishing or creating new fees.”
Own statementBenton County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 (City of Philomath, pp. 22-23)Link
03Growth and development2 sourced positions
Wants the city to make sure correct procedures are followed on developments, citing Millpond Crossing.
The city should ensure correct procedures and processes are being followed to prevent the kinds of issues seen with Millpond Crossing.”
Own statementPhilomath News · Oct 13, 2026Link
Wants more affordable and varied housing types and a grocery store.
We need more affordable and varied housing types, not only single-family homes. We also need a grocery store.”
Own statementPhilomath News · Oct 13, 2026Link
04Public engagement1 sourced position
Says she pushed for a downtown information kiosk that is set to be installed.
I pushed for the installation of an informational kiosk downtown”
Own statementPhilomath News · Oct 13, 2026Link
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Jessica Andrade: their words and their votes on the same issue
City budget
In their words
Said at the June 22 budget vote that the council should cut from the police budget.
Jun 23, 2026 ·as reported by Philomath News ·Philomath News · Jun 23, 2026
Lists creative thinking on budget issues, rather than new fees, as a priority.
Benton County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 (City of Philomath, pp. 22-23)
On the record
Voted yes on adopting the 2026-27 city budget (passed 6-1, June 2026).
Jun 22, 2026 ·Philomath City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026
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