West Linn City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Michael Kapigian
Candidate for City Council
Michael Kapigian 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
Community activist and former West Linn city councilor. Lists three terms as councilor (1997-98, 2001-04), plus the Budget Committee and Robinwood Neighborhood Association president.
- Endorsed by
- His voters' pamphlet statement lists endorsements from former West Linn mayors and councilors and community leaders. Clackamas County · Oct 5, 2026
Candidates Kevin J. Bonnington, Kate Nelson and Michael Kapigian filed for the two council seats. City of West Linn
Where Michael Kapigian stands: positions on the record
Operations center financing1 sourced position
Says he would not have borrowed $45 million for the operations center without voter approval.
“Indebting the city for $45 million (for operations center project) without voter approval is something I would not have done.”
Own statementWest Linn Tidings · Oct 5, 2026
Hearings officer for appeals1 sourced position
Says he opposes using a hearings officer for decisions that belong to the City Council.
“I am absolutely opposed to the use of a hearings officer to hear decisions that are the responsibility and duty of the City Council to hear.”
Own statementWest Linn Tidings · Oct 5, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
Says the city should do more to preserve its older, smaller housing stock.
“I think the city should do much more to preserve its older, smaller housing stock and small apartment stock, which is the most affordable housing in West Linn.”
Own statementWest Linn Tidings · Oct 5, 2026
City funding and fees1 sourced position
Says never-ending fee increases are not a responsible way to govern.
“Never ending fee increases are not a responsible way to govern.”
Own statementClackamas County · Oct 5, 2026
Willamette Wetlands1 sourced position
Says the city should make a park that includes the entire wetland area a major priority.
“The city has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to permanently protect and preserve the Willamette wetlands.”
Own statementWest Linn Tidings · Oct 5, 2026
Abernethy Bridge waterline1 sourced position
Says he would not have supported the $12 million payment for the city's waterline replacement under the bridge.
“I would not have supported the $12 million payment paid for the replacement of the city’s waterline under the bridge.”
Own statementWest Linn Tidings · Oct 5, 2026
Also running for City Council
- Kevin J. Bonnington (incumbent)
- Kate Nelson
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