Vernonia City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Gary
Brown
Gary Brown is running for Vernonia City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Gary BrownYou’re reading
- 02Joseph Dombek
- 03David Paul SternerWithdrawn
- 04Richard Traver
Background
- About
- Service manager at a local Caterpillar equipment dealership who serves on the Vernonia Budget Committee. He recently joined the city's Parks Committee.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. City of Vernonia
- Endorsed by
- Mayor Rick Hobart 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: Gary Brown
4 sourced01City budget1 sourced position
as reported by Vernonia's Voice; not a direct quote
Wants to work with city staff and the council to find responsible and sustainable sources of revenue to address budget challenges.
Own statementVernonia's Voice · Oct 15, 2026Link
02City staff1 sourced position
as reported by Vernonia's Voice; not a direct quote
Says the city must stay competitive enough to retain experienced city employees.
Own statementVernonia's Voice · Oct 15, 2026Link
03Small-town character1 sourced position
from the candidate's Columbia County Voters' Pamphlet statement; not a direct quote
Says he is running to give back and help preserve the small-town character of Vernonia.
Own statementColumbia County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General ElectionLink
04Questionnaires1 sourced position
Did not respond to The Spotlight's candidate Q&A.
Own statementThe Spotlight (Your Oregon News) · Sep 29, 2026Link
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