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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Sublimity Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Voters citywide elect a mayor (one candidate, Michael Taylor) for a two-year term and choose two of three council candidates for four-year terms. The mayor votes on council items, and two council members hold over.

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What the next council decides

01Water and sewer rates and wells5 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council raised tiered water rates 5 percent and sewer rates 3 percent from July 1, 2026, and a state-funded Well 5 project is waiting on Oregon Health Authority approval before bidding.

What's on the tableThe next council will set future water and sewer rates and oversee the Well 5 project and a possible water intertie with Stayton.

02Police services3 sourced facts

Where it standsSublimity contracts with the Marion County Sheriff's Office; in July 2026 the council approved an agreement for an on-call officer, and a new schedule began August 10.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide how much sheriff's coverage to buy when the contract comes up again.

03Growth and development3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council raised system development charges 2.8 percent in May 2026 and updated design standards in July to meet a 2025 state law on plan review timelines.

What's on the tableThe next council will set development fees and standards that shape how fast and how densely Sublimity grows.

04New city hall2 sourced facts

Where it standsA new city hall and civic center is one of the council's goals, and a federal grant request for it moved to the next round in April 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether and how to pay for a new city hall if the grant comes through.

05Off-leash dogs and animal rules2 sourced facts

Where it standsAfter complaints about off-leash dogs, including on school property, the council adopted Ordinance 776 in July 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee how the new animal rules are enforced.

2 notes on these statements

Three candidates are running for two council seats: Brian Schumacher, Gary Frank and Tass Morrison. Michael Taylor is the only candidate for mayor. Marion County Elections

Brian Schumacher did not respond to Our Town's candidate questions by press time. Our Town · Oct 1, 2026

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  1. 1. How should Sublimity set water and sewer rates?

  2. 2. How much police coverage should Sublimity buy from the Marion County Sheriff?

  3. 3. How should Sublimity handle growth?

  4. 4. How should the city deal with off-leash dogs?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted10 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Kerst Bosma, Kari Lowe3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

  • The council is a mayor and four council members elected from the city at large; the mayor serves two years and council members four. City of Sublimity
  • The mayor presides over council deliberations and is a voting member. City of Sublimity
  • The November 3, 2026 ballot has the mayor's position and the council positions held by Brian Schumacher and Tass Morrison. City of Sublimity
  • Marion County certified Michael Taylor for mayor and Brian Schumacher, Gary Frank and Tass Morrison for council. Marion County Elections
  • The council meets the second Monday of every month at 6:00 PM at City Hall. City of Sublimity

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