Cities' Elected Councils
Cities that reside within Polk County's borders.
For the May 2025 election, there is only one election, that to fill a vacancy in Ward 6 of the City of Salem. While Ward 6 is in Marion County's NE area, all Salem voters vote for all candidates, so Polk voters in NW Salem will see it on the May ballot.
Half the boards are up for election in each city next in November 3, 2026. Filing for a city office must be done by August 23, 2026 to the City's Election Clerk of the given city (70 days before election date).
— CURRENT POSITION HOLDERS —
- MAYOR: Julie Hoy ('28)
- Ward 1: Paul Tigan ('28)
- Ward 2: Linda Nishioka ('26)
- Ward 3: Shane Matthews ('28)
- Ward 4: Deanna Gwyn ('26)
- Ward 5: Irvin M. Brown ('28)
- Ward 6: (see May 20 election)
- Ward 7: Vanessa Nordyke ('28)
- Ward 8: Cynthia Richardson ('26)
PCTS: 122, 134, 136, 140, 146
*While the majority of the City of Shalom exists in Marion County, Polk County holds a major part in the Precincts of West Salem. Per the rules of the City, every position is elected by every city voter, but candidates must live in one of 8 wards to run for Council.
— ALL ARE ELECTED AT LARGE* —
- MAYOR: Rich Slack ('28)
- COUNC PRES: Larry Briggs ('26)
- Council: Carlos Barrientos ('28)
- Council: Anthony Blosser ('28)
- council: Kim Fitzgerald ('26)
- council: Micah Jantz ('26)
- council: Michael Schilling ('26)
- council: David Shein ('26)
- council: Robert Spivey
- council: Debbie Virden ('28)
PCTS: 154, 156, 162
*Elections are held every two years for half the board (4 in one cycle, 5 in the next. The top 4 or 5 vote getters win a spot on the Council. There are no Wards or Position numbers in the City.
— ALL ARE ELECTED AT LARGE* —
- MAYOR: Cecilia Koontz ('26)
- Council: John Carey ('26)
- Council: Christopher Lopez ('26)
- council: Roxanne Beltz ('26)
- council: Carol McKiel ('28)
- council: John Oberst ('28)
- council: Jason Ridgeway ('28)
PCTS: 178
*Elections are held every two years for half (3) of the board members. The top 3 vote getters win a spot on the Council. There are no Wards or Position numbers in the City.
— ALL ARE ELECTED AT LARGE* —
- MAYOR: T.J. Bailey ('28)
- Council: Lori Jean Sickles ('26)
- Council: Nick Backus ('26)
- Council: Dennis Sickles ('26)
- Council: Tia Scruton ('28)
- Council: Steve McKee ('28)
- Council: Amy Houghtaling ('28)
PCT: 156
*Elections are held every two years for half (3) of the board members. The top 3 vote getters win a spot on the Council. There are no Wards or Position numbers in the City.
— ALL ARE ELECTED AT LARGE* —
- MAYOR: Kate Schwarzler ('28)
- POS 1: Shannon Corr ('26)
- pos 2: Marilyn Morton ('26)
- Pos 3: Dawn Hedrick-Roden ('28)
- pos 4: Evan Sorce ('26)
- pos 5: Bill Boisvert ('28)
- pos 6: Kathy Martin-Willis ('28)
PCT: 156
*Elections are held every two years for half (3) of the board members. Positions 1, 2 and 4 will be on the Nov. 2026 ballot.
About City board terms and elections
EVEN YEARS
All normal city races are held in November of even years. This is a defined "General Election."
These are the elections with choosing Governor or President, all the legislators (both U.S. and state) positions (most of the state and national elections have a May Primary election to choose the top party candidate to run in the fall.).
General in November. ORS 254.056 for dates
Legend
- The current officeholder is always listed first, whether running again or not.
- = Registered Republican
- = Registered Democrat
- = Registered Unaffiliated
- = open to see filing of the candidate, with more information about them (when available)
