Sisters City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Gary
Ross
Gary Ross, the incumbent, is running for Sisters City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Therese Kollerer
- 02Cheryl PellerinIncumbent
- 03Rick Retzman
- 04Gary RossYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Sisters city councilor and former facilities and media services director at Lane Education Service District. He served 12 years as an elected director of the Willamalane Park and Recreation District.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. City of Sisters
Four candidates are running for three council seats: Therese Kollerer, Cheryl Pellerin, Rick Retzman and Gary Ross. The Nugget · Oct 7, 2026
On the record: Gary Ross
8 sourced01Urban growth boundary2 sourced positions
Voted no on Resolution 2025-14, starting a land use application for an urban growth boundary expansion based on the steering committee's recommended alternative (passed 3-2, Nov. 2025).
Council voteSisters City Council minutes, Nov. 5, 2025 · Nov 5, 2025LinkHow the council voted
as reported by The Nugget
Told The Nugget that Sisters should not have to double in size because of state rules.
the City should not have to double in size just because Oregon State regulations require it.”
Own statementThe Nugget · Oct 7, 2026Link
02Wildfire2 sourced positions
Voted yes on adopting Ordinance 543, defensible space standards for new development (passed 5-0, May 2025).
Council voteSisters City Council minutes, May 28, 2025 · May 28, 2025LinkHow the council voted
as reported by The Nugget
Told The Nugget he is concerned about achieving voluntary compliance with wildfire rules for existing structures and wants to reduce funding barriers for property owners.
Own statementThe Nugget · Oct 7, 2026Link
03Budget and rates2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-10, adopting the 2026/27 budget and tax levy (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteSisters City Council minutes, June 10, 2026 · Jun 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-13, amending the master fee schedule with the scheduled 12% water and 4% wastewater rate increases (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteSisters City Council minutes, June 24, 2026 · Jun 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Housing1 sourced position
as reported by The Nugget
Told The Nugget a priority is more affordable housing options, with attention to workforce housing.
Own statementThe Nugget · Oct 7, 2026Link
05Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Sisters City Council in 2022 and placed first of four candidates with 1,251 votes.
Own statementDeschutes County ElectionsLink
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Gary Ross: their words and their votes on the same issue
Wildfire
In their words
Told The Nugget he is concerned about achieving voluntary compliance with wildfire rules for existing structures and wants to reduce funding barriers for property owners.
Oct 7, 2026 ·as reported by The Nugget ·The Nugget · Oct 7, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on adopting Ordinance 543, defensible space standards for new development (passed 5-0, May 2025).
May 28, 2025 ·Sisters City Council minutes, May 28, 2025 · May 28, 2025
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