West Linn City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Kate Nelson
Candidate for City Council
Kate Nelson is running for West Linn City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
Last day to register to vote · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Chair of the West Linn Planning Commission, with a background in law, finance and publishing. On the commission since 2024; holds a Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis.
- Endorsed by
- Her campaign lists endorsements from Mayor Rory Bialostosky, Council President Mary Baumgardner, Councilors Kevin Bonnington, Carol Bryck and Leo Groner, State Representative Jules Walters, former Councilors Jenni Tan and Brenda Perry, the Clackamas County Democrats and West Linn Indivisible. Kate Nelson for West Linn City Council
- Campaign website
- kateforwl.com
Candidates Kevin J. Bonnington, Kate Nelson and Michael Kapigian filed for the two council seats. City of West Linn
Where Kate Nelson stands: positions on the record
Hearings officer for appeals1 sourced position
Says the council made the right decision to use a hearings officer for the operations center because the city was the applicant.
“In this case, I believe the council made the right decision using a hearings officer for the project as the city was the applicant.”
Own statementWest Linn Tidings · Oct 5, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
Says she will advocate for planned projects that add walkable mixed-use space along Highway 43 and the Waterfront.
“I’ll advocate for these plans to facilitate new, walkable mixed use spaces along 43 and the Waterfront to attract families to our city.”
Own statementWest Linn Tidings · Oct 5, 2026
City funding and fees1 sourced position
Says the city must be mindful of what it asks residents to pay as service costs rise.
“we also have to be mindful of what we ask residents to pay”
Own statementWest Linn Tidings · Sep 22, 2026
Waterfront1 sourced position
Lists implementing the community's vision for the Waterfront among her campaign priorities.
Own statementKate Nelson for West Linn City Council
Willamette Wetlands1 sourced position
Lists protecting the Willamette Wetlands among her campaign priorities.
Own statementKate Nelson for West Linn City Council
Also running for City Council
- Kevin J. Bonnington (incumbent)
- Michael Kapigian
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