Sisters City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Therese
Kollerer
Therese Kollerer 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 KollererYou’re reading
- 02Cheryl PellerinIncumbent
- 03Rick Retzman
- 04Gary RossIncumbent
Background
- About
- Retired founder of Lexington Capital Management who chaired the Sisters UGB Steering Committee in 2024-2025. She is vice chair of the Sisters Urban Forestry Board.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. City of Sisters
- Endorsed by
- Susan G. Cobb, former Sisters City Councilor; Rick Russell, Deschutes County Commissioner Elect. Deschutes County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election
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: Therese Kollerer
6 sourced01Urban growth boundary3 sourced positions
As chair of the UGB Steering Committee, voted yes on forwarding Concept A.a as the preferred urban growth boundary to the Planning Commission and City Council (passed with 10 yes votes, July 2025).
Commission voteSisters Planning Commission minutes, Aug. 21, 2025 · Aug 21, 2025Link
Voted yes on the UGB Steering Committee motion to no longer consider Concept B, which included the McKenzie Meadows Village property (passed 8-1, July 2025).
Commission voteSisters Planning Commission minutes, Aug. 21, 2025 · Aug 21, 2025Link
as reported by The Nugget
Told The Nugget the concept recommended by the steering committee meets the community's needs and that she favors moderate growth.
It's really critical that we grow”
Own statementThe Nugget · Oct 14, 2026Link
02Traffic1 sourced position
as reported by The Nugget
Told The Nugget she supports developing Barclay Drive as a bypass.
Own statementThe Nugget · Oct 14, 2026Link
03Homelessness1 sourced position
as reported by The Nugget
Told The Nugget she supports implementing safe parking for people who have lost their residence, possibly near churches on a trial basis.
You might lose where you're living if you don't have a safety net.”
Own statementThe Nugget · Oct 14, 2026Link
04Housing1 sourced position
Wrote in the voters' pamphlet that her priorities include managing growth, planning for affordable housing and adding Sisters-based jobs.
Own statementDeschutes County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General ElectionLink
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Therese Kollerer: their words and their votes on the same issue
UGB expansion
In their words
Told The Nugget the concept recommended by the steering committee meets the community's needs and that she favors moderate growth.
Oct 14, 2026 ·as reported by The Nugget ·The Nugget · Oct 14, 2026
On the record
As chair of the UGB Steering Committee, voted yes on forwarding Concept A.a as the preferred urban growth boundary to the Planning Commission and City Council (passed with 10 yes votes, July 2025).
Aug 21, 2025 ·Sisters Planning Commission minutes, Aug. 21, 2025 · Aug 21, 2025
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