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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Waldport Mayor & City Council Election 2026

4 of 7 council seats are on the ballot, with 9 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

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Voters citywide elect a mayor (two-year term) from three candidates and three councilors (four-year terms) from six candidates.

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What the next council decides

01Overdue city audits3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe state has the city's 2021 audit; audits for 2022 through 2025 are still to be done.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee when the remaining overdue audits are finished.

02Downtown fire station4 sourced facts

Where it standsCentral Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue is buying the city-owned downtown fire station and has asked the city to lower the price.

What's on the tableThe council will decide whether to renegotiate the fire station sale terms with the fire district.

03Towing charges3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn October 2026 the council approved a towing ordinance; caps on towing charges will be decided separately.

What's on the tableThe council will decide what maximum rates towing companies may charge for non-consent tows.

04Water and sewer rates3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council raised water and wastewater rates for fiscal year 2026-27 and is replacing water meters.

What's on the tableThe next council will set future water and sewer rates and oversee water and wastewater projects.

05Shipping containers3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council is considering rules for metal shipping containers used for storage within the city.

What's on the tableThe council will decide whether and where shipping containers may be used, including in residential areas.

06Public input at meetings2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council has changed its meeting rules and agreed in October 2026 to add a public comment period at the end of its meetings.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide how residents can weigh in on city decisions.

4 notes on these statements

Mayor Heide Lambert is not seeking re-election. The open council seats are the one held by Michelle Severson, one left vacant by Rick Booth's resignation and one held by Susan Woodruff, who is not running. Lincoln Chronicle · Oct 19, 2026

Voters rejected the July 13, 2026 recall of all six city councilors, including Michelle Severson, Greg Dunn, Jayme Morris and Jerry Townsend. Lincoln County

In April 2025 the council voted 6-0 to remove Mayor Heide Lambert from office; she was reinstated a month later. Lincoln Chronicle · Jun 25, 2026

Philip DeGeorge is listed on the ballot as F Philip DeGeorge. Lincoln County · Sep 4, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Waldport raise water and sewer rates to pay for its systems?

  2. 2. Should the city add new ways for residents to weigh in, such as surveys, town halls or neighborhood groups?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted6 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Greg Dunn, Jayme Morris, Jerry Townsend4 on this ballot

7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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