Vernonia Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Charlie
Kibben
Charlie Kibben is running for mayor of Vernonia in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Susan Wagner.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Charlie KibbenYou’re reading
- 02Susan Wagner
Background
- About
- Retired U.S. Army colonel and former Vernonia small business owner. He was board president of the Vernonia Senior Center from 2020 to 2025 and lists no prior government experience.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. City of Vernonia
- Endorsed by
- Rick Hobert, Current Mayor of Vernonia Columbia County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General Election
Six candidates are on the ballot: Charlie Kibben and Susan Wagner for Mayor, and Gary Brown, Joseph Dombek, David Paul Sterner and Richard Traver for two City Council seats. Columbia County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General Election
On the record: Charlie Kibben
5 sourced01City budget1 sourced position
as reported by Vernonia's Voice; not a direct quote
Says that with limited resources and a high cost of living, he would focus on accountability for tax dollars while sustaining city services.
Own statementVernonia's Voice · Oct 15, 2026Link
02Accountability1 sourced position
from the candidate's Columbia County Voters' Pamphlet statement; not a direct quote
Says he will advocate for enforceable accountability and transparency to build trust between city government and residents.
Own statementColumbia County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General ElectionLink
03Parks and recreation1 sourced position
from the candidate's Columbia County Voters' Pamphlet statement; not a direct quote
Lists caring for Vernonia's parks, rivers, trails and lake as a priority.
Own statementColumbia County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General ElectionLink
04Role of mayor1 sourced position
Describes city government as a team effort and promises to listen to residents' concerns.
City government in Vernonia should be considered a team sport.”
Own statementVernonia's Voice · Oct 15, 2026Link
05Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for City Council in 2022 (lost).
Own statementColumbia County · Dec 1, 2022Link
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