Stayton City Council · Nov 3, 2026
David
Patty
David Patty, the incumbent, 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. Nielson
- 06David PattyYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Stayton city councilor since January 2019 and an investigator for the State of Oregon. He lists past work as a crime analyst for Oregon State Police and an Oregon Department of Corrections officer.
- 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 Patty
8 sourced01Priorities1 sourced position
Answer to an Our Town Santiam candidate questionnaire
Lists growth, local infrastructure and public safety as his main goals.
My primary goals focus on smart, sustainable growth, supporting our local infrastructure, and strengthening public safety so that our families can thrive.”
Own statementOur Town Santiam · Oct 1, 2026Link
02Public safety1 sourced position
As summarized in council minutes; not a direct quote
Asked the council to consider adding a School Resource Officer (September 2026).
Own statementStayton City Council minutes, September 21, 2026 · Sep 21, 2026Link
03Annexation and growth4 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-002, annexing three Golf Club Road properties with medium-density residential zoning (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteStayton City Council minutes, April 6, 2026 · Apr 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-003, annexing and rezoning property on Golf Lane (passed 3-2, June 2026).
Council voteStayton City Council minutes, June 1, 2026 · Jun 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-004, annexing 11641 Shaff Road with medium-density residential zoning (passed 3-2, July 2026).
Council voteStayton City Council minutes, July 6, 2026 · Jul 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-009, an annexation and zone change for property on E. Pine Street (failed 3-3, September 2026).
Council voteStayton City Council minutes, September 21, 2026 · Sep 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Sewer and water1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 26-022, awarding AKS Engineering and Forestry design services for two sewer projects (passed 5-1, September 2026).
Council voteStayton City Council minutes, September 21, 2026 · Sep 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Downtown1 sourced position
Voted yes on authorizing staff to apply for a 2026 TGM grant for downtown Stayton (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Council voteStayton City Council minutes, August 17, 2026 · Aug 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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