Sutherlin Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Shawn
New
Shawn New is running for mayor of Sutherlin in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Michelle Sumner.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Shawn NewYou’re reading
- 02Michelle SumnerIncumbent
Background
- About
- Customer service and sales support manager at Tropiceel Products Inc, a family-owned Roseburg business. He graduated from Sutherlin High School in 2012.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. City of Sutherlin
- Campaign website
- www.facebook.com/shawn.new.3950
On the record: Shawn New
4 sourced01Public safety funding1 sourced position
Wants the city to pursue county, state and federal resources before placing more burdens on local taxpayers.
I want Sutherlin to pursue every available county, state, and federal resource before placing additional burdens on local taxpayers.”
Own statementNR Today · Oct 15, 2026Link
02Priorities1 sourced position
Lists public safety, responsible spending, economic and community development, and housing and homelessness as his priorities.
My priorities are public safety, responsible spending, economic and community development, and addressing housing and homelessness.”
Own statementNR Today · Oct 15, 2026Link
03Community garden1 sourced position
Proposes a large community garden to help supply the local food pantry.
One idea I am especially passionate about is developing a large community garden to help supply our food pantry.”
Own statementNR Today · Oct 15, 2026Link
04Community engagement1 sourced position
Wants city government to listen to residents, communicate openly and deliver results.
Above all, I want city government to listen to residents, communicate openly, and deliver results.”
Own statementNR Today · Oct 15, 2026Link
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