Tualatin Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Octavio Gonzalez
Candidate for Mayor
Octavio Gonzalez is running for mayor of Tualatin in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Valerie Pratt.
Ballots mailed to voters · Wed, Oct 14, 2026
Tualatin city councilor since 2022 and a landscape business professional. Served nine years on the Tigard-Tualatin School District Budget Committee, ending as vice chair.
- Campaign website
- octavio4tualatin.com
Where Octavio Gonzalez stands: positions on the record
Utility rates and fees4 sourced positions
Voted no on Resolution No. 5964-26, which raised water, sewer, stormwater, road and parks utility fee rates (passed 5-1 with one abstention, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Tualatin · Jun 22, 2026
Voted no on Resolution No. 5983-26 amending the city fee schedule (passed 5-1 with one abstention, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Tualatin · Jul 13, 2026
Says he is the only councilor to consistently oppose increases in fees, property taxes and trash and recycling rates.
“On City Council, I am the only councilor to consistently oppose increases in utility, permit, service, and business licensing fees; property taxes; and trash and recycling rates.”
Own statementWashington County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 (candidate statement, p. WC-40) · Sep 18, 2026
Names the rising cost of local government as one of the biggest issues.
“One of the biggest issues is the rising cost of our own local government.”
Own statementTigard-Tualatin Times · Sep 25, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
Voted no on Resolution No. 5965-26 adopting the FY 2026-27 city budget (passed 6-1, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Tualatin · Jun 22, 2026
Library services1 sourced position
Voted yes on the two intergovernmental agreements with Washington County for cooperative library services (passed 6-1, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Tualatin · Jun 22, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
Calls housing affordability and traffic significant challenges alongside financial sustainability.
“Housing affordability and traffic are also significant challenges, but keeping Tualatin financially sustainable must remain a priority.”
Own statementTigard-Tualatin Times · Sep 25, 2026
Traffic1 sourced position
Says the city needs to work with regional and state transportation partners on traffic.
“We need to work closely with our regional and state transportation partners”
Own statementTigard-Tualatin Times · Sep 25, 2026
Downtown revitalization2 sourced positions
Wants downtown implementation to focus first on infrastructure, accessibility, pedestrian safety and existing businesses.
“I want implementation to concentrate first on infrastructure, accessibility, pedestrian safety and improvements that help existing businesses succeed.”
Own statementTigard-Tualatin Times · Sep 25, 2026
Wants to understand cost, funding and maintenance before adding major new downtown projects.
“Before adding major new projects, I want to understand the cost, how they would be funded and the long-term maintenance responsibility.”
Own statementTigard-Tualatin Times · Sep 25, 2026
What Octavio Gonzalez said vs. how Octavio Gonzalez voted
Utility rates and fees
In their words
Says he is the only councilor to consistently oppose increases in fees, property taxes and trash and recycling rates.
Sep 18, 2026 ·Washington County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 (candidate statement, p. WC-40) · Sep 18, 2026
On the record
Voted no on Resolution No. 5964-26, which raised water, sewer, stormwater, road and parks utility fee rates (passed 5-1 with one abstention, June 2026).
Jun 22, 2026 ·City of Tualatin · Jun 22, 2026
Voted no on Resolution No. 5983-26 amending the city fee schedule (passed 5-1 with one abstention, July 2026).
Jul 13, 2026 ·City of Tualatin · Jul 13, 2026
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