Salem City Council Ward 8 · Nov 3, 2026
Chris Cummings
Candidate for City Council Ward 8
Chris Cummings is running for Salem City Council Ward 8 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Micki Varney.
Last day to register to vote · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Owner of Petra Technologies, contract audio engineer and co-owner of the Enhanced Visitor Experience app. Former Oregon State Fair stage manager.
- Endorsed by
- Salem Police Employees' Union, Salem Firefighters Local 314. Oregon Voters' Pamphlet, Polk County, Nov 3, 2026 (Salem Ward 8 statements, p. 41)
- Campaign website
- www.chrisforsalem.com
A June 25 recount of the Ward 8 race matched the earlier totals, so Micki Varney and Chris Cummings meet in a Nov 3 runoff. Statesman Journal · Jun 29, 2026
Where Chris Cummings stands: positions on the record
Budget3 sourced positions
Opposes new taxes on employers and workers.
“No new taxes on employers and workers”
Own statementOregon Voters' Pamphlet, Polk County, Nov 3, 2026 (Salem Ward 8 statements, p. 41)
Proposes limiting fee increases on utilities and garbage.
“Limit fee increases on utilities and garbage”
Own statementOregon Voters' Pamphlet, Polk County, Nov 3, 2026 (Salem Ward 8 statements, p. 41)
as reported by Salem Reporter
Said the city should show where current dollars go before asking taxpayers for more.
“Before we ask taxpayers for more we should be able to show where the current dollars are going and what’s working and what isn’t”
Forum answerSalem Reporter · Apr 14, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
Calls for speeding up approved transitional shelters and navigation centers.
“Expedite approved transitional shelters and navigation centers”
Own statementOregon Voters' Pamphlet, Polk County, Nov 3, 2026 (Salem Ward 8 statements, p. 41)
Public safety1 sourced position
Calls for ending the police officer shortage.
“End our police officer shortage to ensure short emergency response times”
Own statementOregon Voters' Pamphlet, Polk County, Nov 3, 2026 (Salem Ward 8 statements, p. 41)
Housing1 sourced position
Supports approving more housing in suitable locations and fast-tracking permits.
“Fast tracking the permit process for developments would also allow for quicker development.”
Own statementChris Cummings campaign website
Also running for City Council Ward 8
- Micki Varney (incumbent)
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