Warrenton Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Henry
Balensifer
Henry Balensifer, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Warrenton in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Mayor of Warrenton since 2017 who works in military and general aviation sales for Oshkosh AeroTech. He lists earlier service as a Warrenton city commissioner (2013-2017) and planning commissioner (2012).
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Military & General Aviation Sales, Oshkosh AeroTech
Mayor Henry Balensifer is running unopposed after a second mayoral filer was declared ineligible for not living in the city. The Astorian · Oct 4, 2026
On the record: Henry Balensifer
8 sourced01FEMA floodplain rules3 sourced positions
as recorded in the commission minutes; not a direct quote
Told the commission he would like Warrenton to continue its membership in Oregonians for Floodplain Protection, which is suing FEMA on behalf of several cities.
Own statementWarrenton City Commission minutes, September 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026Link
Lists fighting the FEMA Biological Opinion among his priorities.
Continuing to fight against federal overreach such as the FEMA Biological Opinion and its effect on the ability for residents to live and work in the city.”
Own statementClatsop County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General ElectionLink
Voted yes to appoint the mayor to represent Warrenton in the Oregonians for Floodplain Protection class action suit against FEMA (passed 5-0, January 2025).
Council voteWarrenton City Commission minutes, January 14, 2025 · Jan 14, 2025LinkHow the council voted
02Utility rates1 sourced position
Voted no on adopting a 20.8% sanitation (garbage) rate increase effective July 1, 2026 (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteWarrenton City Commission minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Public safety funding1 sourced position
Voted yes to adopt Ordinance 1302, which establishes a public safety fee on commercial and industrial accounts (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteWarrenton City Commission minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Hammond urban renewal2 sourced positions
Voted yes to hire Tiberius for $57,620 to form a new urban renewal funding area in Hammond (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteWarrenton City Commission minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Lists public participation in the Hammond Urban Renewal District plan among his priorities.
Ensuring that the public’s vision and participation guide the Hammond Urban Renewal District Plan development.”
Own statementClatsop County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General ElectionLink
05Wastewater plant1 sourced position
Says the commission asked voters for one-third of the sewer treatment plant cost and is covering the rest with grants, reserves and state and federal earmarks.
The City Commission asked voters for a 1/3 of the full project cost on the sewer treatment plant instead of a more standard half or more, and are backfilling the remaining 2/3 with grants, budget reserves and earmarks from the state legislature and congress.”
Own statementThe Astorian · Oct 4, 2026Link
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Henry Balensifer: their words and their votes on the same issue
FEMA lawsuit
In their words
Told the commission he would like Warrenton to continue its membership in Oregonians for Floodplain Protection, which is suing FEMA on behalf of several cities.
Sep 8, 2026 ·as recorded in the commission minutes; not a direct quote ·Warrenton City Commission minutes, September 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026
On the record
Voted yes to appoint the mayor to represent Warrenton in the Oregonians for Floodplain Protection class action suit against FEMA (passed 5-0, January 2025).
Jan 14, 2025 ·Warrenton City Commission minutes, January 14, 2025 · Jan 14, 2025
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