Waldport City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Jerry
Townsend
City Councilor; term ends end of 2028City of Waldport
Jerry Townsend (City Councilor) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Waldport City Council after the election.
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Background
- About
- Waldport City Councilor in his first term, elected in 2024.
Voters rejected the July 13, 2026 recall of all six city councilors, including Michelle Severson, Greg Dunn, Jayme Morris and Jerry Townsend. Lincoln County
On the record: Jerry Townsend
7 sourced01Council recall1 sourced position
In his statement against the 2026 recall, said he has followed city, state and federal law.
I have followed city, state and federal law”
Own statementLincoln Chronicle · Jun 25, 2026Link
02Regional water alliance1 sourced position
Voted yes on withdrawing Waldport from the LC Water System Alliance (passed unanimously, Jan. 2026).
Council voteWaldport City Council minutes, Jan. 15, 2026 · Jan 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Water and sewer rates2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 816, updating the city's water shutoff notice rules (passed unanimously, Jan. 2026).
Council voteWaldport City Council minutes, Jan. 15, 2026 · Jan 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 1332, a water and wastewater rate increase for fiscal year 2026-27 (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteWaldport City Council minutes, May 21, 2026 · May 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Sidewalks1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 817, amending the city's sidewalk rules to meet insurance requirements (passed 5-1, April 2026).
Council voteWaldport City Council minutes, April 9, 2026 · Apr 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Council goals1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the council's fiscal year 2027 goals (passed 5-1, April 2026).
Council voteWaldport City Council minutes, April 9, 2026 · Apr 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 1334, adopting the fiscal year 2027 city budget (passed 4-0, May 2026).
Council voteWaldport City Council minutes, May 21, 2026 · May 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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