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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Willamina Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

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All Willamina voters choose one mayor and up to three at-large councilors; three other councilors stay on the council.

Election Day: ballots due by 8 p.m. · Nov 3

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What the next council decides

01Floodplain rules3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn January 2026 the city adopted Ordinance 697, floodplain development rules requested by FEMA, after a 3-3 council tie broken by the mayor.

What's on the tableThe council applies and may revisit the city's floodplain development rules.

02Sewer system and DEQ3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn July 2026 the council authorized a Mutual Agreement and Order with Oregon DEQ over the city's sanitary sewer overflows.

What's on the tableThe council approves sewer projects, rules and spending to meet the DEQ agreement.

03City budget and taxes2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the 2026-27 budget in June 2026 with a property tax rate of $4.2920 per $1,000 of assessed value.

What's on the tableThe council adopts the yearly budget and sets the city's property tax rate.

04Housing rules1 sourced fact

Where it standsIn May 2026 the council started amendments to the development code and comprehensive plan to comply with recent state housing bills.

What's on the tableThe council will review and vote on the specific housing code changes.

05Code enforcement1 sourced fact

Where it standsIn March 2026 the council voted to keep oversight under the city manager and recruit a Code Enforcement and Community Support Officer.

What's on the tableThe council funds code enforcement in the budget and sets nuisance rules.

2 notes on these statements

Vickie Hernandez is the only candidate for mayor. City of Willamina certification of candidates to the Yamhill County Clerk · Sep 1, 2026

Four candidates, Michael Alger, Cori Blackwell, Tiffany Mooney and Jennifer Pederson, are running for three at-large council seats. City of Willamina certification of candidates to the Yamhill County Clerk · Sep 1, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Willamina use FEMA's model floodplain rules?

  2. 2. Should the city work under a formal agreement with DEQ to fix sewer overflows?

  3. 3. Do you support the city's 2026-27 budget and tax rate?

  4. 4. Should the city keep a code enforcement officer on staff?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted8 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Rita Baller, Craig Johnson, Barry Wilson3 on this ballot

6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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