Veneta City Councilor · Nov 3, 2026

David
Voltz

David Voltz, the incumbent, is running for Veneta City Councilor in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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The race · City Councilor

About: Electrician who maintains water and sewer systems for an automation company. He served three years on the Veneta Planning Commission, and the council appointed him to a vacant council seat in 2025.

Four candidates filed for two City Councilor seats: Alexa Benson, Clint Case, Betsy Ingram and David Voltz. Lane County Elections · Sep 8, 2026

David Voltz was appointed to the council after a previous councilor vacated the seat, and is now running for a full term. Lookout Eugene-Springfield · Oct 12, 2026

10 sourced

01Housing3 sourced positions

as reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield; not a direct quote
Wants the city to encourage infill housing with incentives such as tiered system development charges, preapproved accessory dwelling unit designs and faster permits for small homes.
Own statementLookout Eugene-Springfield · Oct 12, 2026 Link
Said a new house pays the same connection charges regardless of its size.
I can have five bathrooms … and 10,000 square feet of lawn, and I’m still paying the same as if I’m in an 800-square-foot house,”
Own statementLookout Eugene-Springfield · Oct 12, 2026 Link
Voted yes on signing a $55,000 agreement with the Lane Council of Governments to prepare a Housing Capacity Analysis (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Council voteVeneta City Council special session minutes, April 27, 2026 · Apr 27, 2026 Link How the council voted

02Water and sewer rates1 sourced position

as reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield; not a direct quote
Has pushed for water and sewer rates based on how much a home uses.
Own statementLookout Eugene-Springfield · Oct 12, 2026 Link

03Budget1 sourced position

as reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield; not a direct quote
Said that if budgets tighten he would protect public works over parks.
Own statementLookout Eugene-Springfield · Oct 12, 2026 Link

04Renters1 sourced position

as summarized in the official Council minutes; not a direct quote
Asked whether renters had been included in the city's housing survey and said he wanted renters to feel included as full community members.
Own statementVeneta City Council work session minutes, July 27, 2026 · Jul 27, 2026 Link

05Short-term rentals2 sourced positions

as summarized in the official Council minutes; not a direct quote
Expressed concern that a $100 short-term rental permit fee might discourage owners from registering their rentals.
Own statementVeneta City Council minutes, February 9, 2026 · Feb 9, 2026 Link
Voted yes on setting a $100 permit fee for short-term rentals (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Council voteVeneta City Council minutes, February 9, 2026 · Feb 9, 2026 Link How the council voted

06Sewer1 sourced position

Voted yes on accepting a $1,693,000 state grant for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Lagoon Project (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Council voteVeneta City Council special session minutes, April 27, 2026 · Apr 27, 2026 Link How the council voted

07City administrator1 sourced position

Voted yes on a new employment agreement for City Administrator Matt Michel (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Council voteVeneta City Council minutes, February 9, 2026 · Feb 9, 2026 Link How the council voted

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In their words

Said a new house pays the same connection charges regardless of its size.
Oct 12, 2026 ·Lookout Eugene-Springfield · Oct 12, 2026

On the record

Voted yes on signing a $55,000 agreement with the Lane Council of Governments to prepare a Housing Capacity Analysis (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Apr 27, 2026 ·Veneta City Council special session minutes, April 27, 2026 · Apr 27, 2026

In their words

Expressed concern that a $100 short-term rental permit fee might discourage owners from registering their rentals.
Feb 9, 2026 ·as summarized in the official Council minutes; not a direct quote ·Veneta City Council minutes, February 9, 2026 · Feb 9, 2026

On the record

Voted yes on setting a $100 permit fee for short-term rentals (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Feb 9, 2026 ·Veneta City Council minutes, February 9, 2026 · Feb 9, 2026

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