2026 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
At the 2026 General Election on November 3rd, one Mayor and three Councilor positions will appear on the ballot. The filing period for interested candidates begins on June 3, 2026, and all filing requirements must be submitted to the elections officer no later than 12pm on August 17, 2026.
Open City of Pilot Rock Positions
Mayor Currently held by Randy Gawith Four Year Term
Councilor Currently held by Tegan Kaneaster Four Year Term
Councilor Currently held by Gerald Johnson Four Year Term
Councilor Currently held by Vernon Sandy Four Year Term
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All positions are non-partisan.
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Council positions are elected at large- meaning candidates may reside in any area of the community.
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All terms will begin on January 1, 2027, and shall take office at the first regular Council meeting (1/5/27) following the election.
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All positions are volunteer/non-paid.
Qualifications and Residency Requirements
To qualify as a candidate for City Councilor, you must be:
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A qualified elector under the State law and a registered voter.
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A resident of the City of Pilot Rock who has resided continuously in the city during the 12 months immediately preceding the election they are filing for.
The Pilot Rock City Recorder, Teri Bacus is the Elections filing Officer for the City of Pilot Rock elections. Please contact at (541) 443-2811, via email at teri.bacus [at] cityofpilotrock.org (teri[dot]bacus[at]cityofpilotrock[dot]org), or stop by City Hall for additional information or for an election information packet.