St. Helens Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Jennifer
Massey
Jennifer Massey, the incumbent, is running for mayor of St. Helens in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Steve Toschi.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Jennifer MasseyYou’re reading
- 02Steve Toschi
Background
- About
- Incumbent St. Helens mayor and occupational safety administrator for a steamfitter union. First elected mayor in November 2024.
Steve Toschi and Jennifer Massey both ran for mayor in 2024. Columbia County Spotlight · Aug 25, 2026
On the record: Jennifer Massey
5 sourced01Police levy1 sourced position
Supports Measure 5-312 and says citizens deserve a voice before core services are reduced.
Yes. I support Measure 5-312 because public safety is a core responsibility”
Own statementColumbia County Spotlight · Oct 5, 2026Link
02Police funding1 sourced position
Names public safety and essential infrastructure as her top spending priorities.
My top priorities are public safety and essential infrastructure”
Own statementColumbia County Spotlight · Oct 5, 2026Link
03Industrial development2 sourced positions
Says growth should pay the costs it creates and impacts should be identified up front.
Growth should pay the costs it creates, impacts should be identified up front, and protections should not depend on what an industry calls itself.”
Own statementColumbia County Spotlight · Oct 5, 2026Link
Described the council's industrial development resolution as a framework, with code changes to follow, at the Sept. 16, 2026 meeting.
This is a practical aspect of providing a framework. Where the actual work comes in is code modification”
Own statementColumbia County Spotlight · Sep 19, 2026Link
04Utility fees1 sourced position
Says she led voter approval requirements for new non-utility fees placed on utility bills.
That same philosophy led me to spearhead voter approval requirements for new nonutility fees placed on utility bills.”
Own statementColumbia County Spotlight · Oct 5, 2026Link
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