Rainier City Council Position 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Al
Guist
Al Guist is running for Rainier City Council Position 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Charleen Ratkie and Susan Hulsopple.
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The race · City Council Position 4
- 01Al GuistYou’re reading
- 02Susan Hulsopple
- 03Charleen RatkieIncumbent
Background
- About
- Former City of Rainier employee of 17 years who also worked 11 years for the Rainier School District. He has served on the Rainier Budget Committee.
On the record: Al Guist
3 sourced01Utility rates1 sourced position
Says Rainier has expensive utility costs and taxes.
The City of Rainier has expensive utility costs and taxes. Residents are paying the price.”
Own statementThe Spotlight (Your Oregon News) · Sep 25, 2026Link
02Local economy1 sourced position
Wants to bring more companies and businesses to Rainier and clean up the town.
We need to bring in more companies and businesses in this nice town and clean this town up a lot.”
Own statementThe Spotlight (Your Oregon News) · Sep 25, 2026Link
03City staff1 sourced position
Praises the City of Rainier's employees.
The employees of the City of Rainier are some of the best.”
Own statementThe Spotlight (Your Oregon News) · Sep 25, 2026Link
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