Waldport City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Laura
Matthews
Laura Matthews is running for Waldport City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Philip DeGeorge
- 02Wendy Rush Knudson
- 03Laura MatthewsYou’re reading
- 04Michelle SeversonIncumbent
- 05Cathy Starr
- 06Susan Swander
Background
- About
- Book editor who has volunteered locally since moving to Waldport in 2019.
On the record: Laura Matthews
4 sourced01Priorities1 sourced position
Says her priority will always be full-time Waldport residents rather than outside influences.
My priority will always be full-time Waldport residents rather than outside influences.”
Own statementLincoln Chronicle · Oct 19, 2026Link
02Council recall1 sourced position
Told the Lincoln Chronicle she voted yes on the council recall once it was on the ballot.
Once the recall was on the ballot, I did vote yes.”
Own statementLincoln Chronicle · Oct 19, 2026Link
03Public input1 sourced position
Told the Lincoln Chronicle she would like an informal advisory team with representatives from each neighborhood.
I would like to see an informal advisory team formed with representatives from each neighborhood”
Own statementLincoln Chronicle · Oct 19, 2026Link
04AI in city work1 sourced position
Told the council in October 2026 that city reports should be done by people, not generated by AI.
You should not be doing reports that are generated by AI.”
Own statementLincoln Chronicle · Oct 10, 2026Link
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