Stayton City Council · Nov 3, 2026
David A.
Nielson
David A. Nielson is running for Stayton City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Casey Falconer
- 02Leonard HaysIncumbent
- 03Mark Kronquist
- 04Josh Mulhollem
- 05David A. NielsonYou’re reading
- 06David PattyIncumbent
Background
- About
- Retired journeyman electrician and project foreman who served one earlier term on the Stayton City Council. He lists the Budget Committee, Parks Board and Charter Review Committee as prior government service.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. City of Stayton
Six candidates filed for three council seats: David Patty, Leonard Hays, Mark Kronquist, David A. Nielson, Casey Falconer and Josh Mulhollem; Brian Quigley filed unopposed for mayor. Our Town Santiam · Sep 1, 2026
On the record: David A. Nielson
3 sourced01City budget1 sourced position
Says core services paid from the general fund should take budget priority over elective spending.
Necessary core services that are the obligation of the general fund must take budget priority over superficial elective expenditures, and even those core services must be evaluated for their operational efficiency.”
Own statementMarion County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General ElectionLink
02City Hall accountability2 sourced positions
Calls for more administrative accountability and efficiency at the city.
We need a higher level of administrative accountability and efficiency.”
Own statementMarion County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General ElectionLink
Answer to an Our Town Santiam candidate questionnaire
Says the council should provide leadership and hold the city administration accountable.
The city council is to provide leadership and direction, and hold the city administration accountable.”
Own statementOur Town Santiam · Oct 1, 2026Link
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