Sweet Home City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Matthew S
Bechtel
Matthew S Bechtel is running for Sweet Home City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Matthew S BechtelYou’re reading
- 02David Lee Lowman
- 03Jeffrey S Parker
- 04Les Poole
Background
- About
- Former commercial diver and restaurant manager who chairs the Sweet Home Park & Tree Committee. Served in the U.S. Army as an enlisted soldier and has been on the Sweet Home Budget Committee since 2023.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Not Employed
On the record: Matthew S Bechtel
2 sourced01Direct election of the mayor1 sourced position
Spoke at the February 2025 council meeting in support of delaying the mayor-election charter amendment to the May 2026 ballot.
Own statementSweet Home City Council minutes, February 25, 2025 · Feb 25, 2025Link
02Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Sweet Home City Council in 2024 (lost).
Own statementLinn County · Nov 27, 2024Link
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