Stayton City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Leonard
Hays
Leonard Hays, 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 HaysYou’re reading
- 03Mark Kronquist
- 04Josh Mulhollem
- 05David A. Nielson
- 06David PattyIncumbent
Background
- About
- Stayton city councilor appointed in November 2025, retired after a State of Oregon career. He lists two years on the Stayton Budget Committee as prior government experience.
- 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
Leonard Hays was appointed in November 2025 to serve the remainder of a term through 2026. Our Town Santiam · Nov 28, 2025
On the record: Leonard Hays
9 sourced01Streets1 sourced position
Says street repair has been put aside because of cost and should now take priority.
Time for our streets to take priority.”
Own statementMarion County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General ElectionLink
02City Hall accountability1 sourced position
Says transparency between the council and city staff is lacking and needs to be addressed.
I firmly believe this is lacking currently and needs to be continually addressed.”
Own statementMarion County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General ElectionLink
03City budget1 sourced position
Answer to an Our Town Santiam candidate questionnaire
Lists budget restraint, streets, park safety and taxes among his goals if elected.
Being very budget conscious and getting the most for Stayton’s money.”
Own statementOur Town Santiam · Oct 1, 2026Link
04Annexation 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 no 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 no 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 no 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
05Sewer 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
06Parks and pool1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 26-006, placing a five-year parks and pool levy on the May 19, 2026 ballot (passed 4-0, February 2026).
Council voteStayton City Council minutes, February 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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