Toledo City Council Position 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Eric
Chambers
Eric Chambers, the incumbent, is running for Toledo City Council Position 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Toledo city councilor and community services director at Central Lincoln PUD. He previously worked for the City of Gresham and for U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, and holds a master's in public administration from Portland State University.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Director of Employee, Customer, and Community Services, Central Lincoln PUD
Eric Chambers (Position 2), Nathan Keel (Position 4) and Jackie Burns (Position 6) are the only candidates for their seats. Lincoln County · Sep 4, 2026
On the record: Eric Chambers
10 sourced01City Hall location1 sourced position
Says he will fight to keep City Hall in its historic building on Main Street.
Keep City Hall on Main Street.”
Own statementLincoln County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election · Sep 24, 2026Link
02Blighted properties1 sourced position
Lists dealing with long-vacant, blighted buildings as a priority, naming the former A-frame gas station and the "Doc Holliday" building.
Deal with the ugly, long-vacant, blighted eyesores in our town.”
Own statementLincoln County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election · Sep 24, 2026Link
03Vacant storefronts1 sourced position
Says the city should fill vacant storefronts by removing barriers to economic development and recruiting businesses.
removing barriers to economic development, and recruiting businesses to set up shop in Toledo”
Own statementLincoln County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election · Sep 24, 2026Link
04City budget2 sourced positions
As summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said he supported the 2026-2027 budget with some reservation about the stability of certain revenue sources.
Own statementToledo City Council minutes, June 17, 2026 · Jun 17, 2026Link
Voted yes on Resolution No. 1608, adopting the $26,722,746 operating budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteToledo City Council minutes, June 17, 2026 · Jun 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Affordable housing SDC waivers1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting Ordinance No. 1434, clarifying eligibility for system development charge waivers for affordable housing (passed 6-0, February 2026).
Council voteToledo City Council minutes, Feb. 4, 2026 · Feb 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06City charter1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution No. 1599, referring an update of the city charter to the May 19, 2026 special election (passed 6-0, February 2026).
Council voteToledo City Council minutes, Feb. 4, 2026 · Feb 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Dungeness crab rules1 sourced position
Voted yes on sending a letter opposing proposed changes to Oregon commercial Dungeness crab fishery regulations (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Council voteToledo City Council minutes, Feb. 11, 2026 (special meeting) · Feb 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Street lighting fee1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution No. 1611, setting the street lighting utility fee for fiscal year 2026-2027 (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteToledo City Council minutes, June 17, 2026 · Jun 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
09County-owned nuisance properties1 sourced position
Voted yes on sending a letter to Lincoln County about county-owned nuisance properties in Toledo (passed 6-0, September 2026).
Council voteToledo City Council minutes, Sept. 23, 2026 (special meeting) · Sep 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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