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Waldport City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Michelle
Severson

Michelle Severson, the incumbent, is running for Waldport City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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Nov 3Election Day

The race · City Council

  1. 01Philip DeGeorge
  2. 02Wendy Rush Knudson
  3. 03Laura Matthews
  4. 04Michelle SeversonYou’re reading
  5. 05Cathy Starr
  6. 06Susan Swander
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Youth basketball coach and substitute teacher who has served four years on the Waldport City Council.

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

On the record: Michelle Severson

7 sourced
01Civility at City Hall1 sourced position

  • Says she is seeking a second term because Waldport can come through recent challenging years and work together again.

    I’m asking for your vote for a second term because I believe Waldport can come through these challenging years stronger, more connected, and ready to work together again.”

    Own statementLincoln Chronicle · Oct 19, 2026Link

02Council recall1 sourced position

  • Told the Lincoln Chronicle she opposed the 2026 recall of the city council.

    I opposed the recall because I believe disagreements over public decisions are not, by themselves, evidence of misconduct.”

    Own statementLincoln Chronicle · Oct 19, 2026Link

03Public input1 sourced position

  • Told the Lincoln Chronicle that new meeting rules letting people comment on items before the council votes will help bring the city together.

    I think our new city council meeting changes will help, allowing people to comment on the things we talk about before we vote”

    Own statementLincoln Chronicle · Oct 19, 2026Link

04Regional water alliance1 sourced position
05Water and sewer rates2 sourced positions
06City budget1 sourced position

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