Stayton City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Mark
Kronquist
Mark Kronquist 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 KronquistYou’re reading
- 04Josh Mulhollem
- 05David A. Nielson
- 06David PattyIncumbent
Background
- About
- Marketing director who served on the Stayton City Council from 2017 to 2022. Our Town Santiam reports he currently serves on the Public Arts Committee.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. City of Stayton
- Endorsed by
- Ed Diehl, State Representative, House District 17, and Eben Swett, in statements printed in his voters' pamphlet entry. Marion County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General Election
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: Mark Kronquist
4 sourced01City Hall accountability1 sourced position
Answer to an Our Town Santiam candidate questionnaire
Says the city needs to communicate much better with residents.
Stayton needs to do a much better job as a city communicating with the residents.”
Own statementOur Town Santiam · Oct 1, 2026Link
02City budget1 sourced position
Answer to an Our Town Santiam candidate questionnaire
Says the city should explain to taxpayers what their street fees and surcharges pay for.
Own statementOur Town Santiam · Oct 1, 2026Link
03Annexation and growth1 sourced position
Answer to an Our Town Santiam candidate questionnaire
Describes annexation legislation as imposed by the state and outside the city's control.
There are many things we cannot control like state imposed annexation legislation”
Own statementOur Town Santiam · Oct 1, 2026Link
04Parks and pool1 sourced position
As summarized in council minutes; not a direct quote
Commented to the council on the timing of putting the parks and pool levy on the ballot (February 2026).
Own statementStayton City Council minutes, February 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026Link
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