Wilsonville City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Katie Dunwell

Candidate for City Council

4 candidates · 2 seats8 sourced positions

Katie Dunwell is running for Wilsonville City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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Retired digital strategist and former Wilsonville city councilor. Previously a marketing vice president and an investment banking partner, and served on the Development Review Board.

Campaign website: www.katiedunwell.com

Sam Scull was appointed to the council on October 20, 2025 to the seat previously held by Katie Dunwell, who resigned in September 2025. His term continues through December 2026. City of Wilsonville · Oct 5, 2026

Adrienne Scritsmier and Sam Scull did not attend the September 30 Wilsonville Neighbors forum, citing an event coordinated by a group affiliated with the Clackamas County Republican Party; Katie Dunwell and Jennie Hill took part. Wilsonville Spokesman · Oct 4, 2026

Where Katie Dunwell stands: positions on the record

Resignation1 sourced position

Resigned from the Wilsonville City Council (September 2025).
Own statementCity of Wilsonville · Oct 5, 2026

Town Center2 sourced positions

Supports a vibrant Town Center and says residents deserve a feasibility review before tax dollars are committed.
“residents deserve an honest feasibility review before we commit tax dollars”
Own statementClackamas County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 (Wilsonville Councilor statements, pp. C-56 to C-57) · Oct 5, 2026
as reported by the Wilsonville Spokesman; not a direct quote
Said infrastructure comes first, before building out Town Center and bringing in significant new multifamily housing.
Forum answerWilsonville Spokesman · Oct 4, 2026

Budget1 sourced position

as reported by the Wilsonville Spokesman; not a direct quote
Said cuts should be made instead of raising resident rates, and that the city spends too much on consultants.
Forum answerWilsonville Spokesman · Oct 4, 2026

Aurora airport1 sourced position

Said she does not see the Aurora State Airport as the city's enemy.
“I don’t see the Aurora Airport as our enemy”
Forum answerWilsonville Spokesman · Oct 4, 2026

Housing2 sourced positions

Says she will fight to include affordable starter homes in the housing mix.
“I’ll fight to include affordable starter homes in the mix”
Own statementClackamas County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 (Wilsonville Councilor statements, pp. C-56 to C-57) · Oct 5, 2026
as reported by the Wilsonville Spokesman; not a direct quote
Agreed with Jennie Hill that the market, not state or Metro housing mandates, should guide Town Center development choices.
Forum answerWilsonville Spokesman · Oct 4, 2026

Business climate1 sourced position

Says she will advocate for streamlined permitting and treat businesses as partners.
“I’ll advocate for streamlined permitting”
Own statementClackamas County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 (Wilsonville Councilor statements, pp. C-56 to C-57) · Oct 5, 2026

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