Scappoose City Council Election

Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 1, 2022: At the 2022 General Election on November 8, 2022, the Scappoose Mayor and three Councilor positions will appear on the ballot.
Mayor (2-year term)
Presently held by Scott Burge

Councilor – 3 positions (4-year term)
Presently held by Josh Poling; Brandon Lesowske; and Jeannet Santiago

If you are interested in running for City Council, there are a few requirements you should be aware of:
Qualifications:

 Must be 18 years of age or older.
 Must be registered to vote in Oregon.
 Must have resided within the city limits of Scappoose during the 12 months immediately preceding the election.

About Scappoose City Council
• City Council is composed of a Mayor and six Councilors.
• Terms are two years for Mayor and four years for Council, unless filling an unexpired term.
• Candidates must declare the position for which they are running (Mayor or Councilor).
• Candidates may only run for one position per election.
• Councilors must take an oath of office before commencing duties.
• Council meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month, unless there is a holiday.
• Councilors must file an annual statement of economic interest with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC).
• Serving as an elected official certainly requires a significant time commitment but is extremely rewarding.

Details on how to run for City Council are available online at Scappoose City Council Election | City of Scappoose Oregon. Candidate binders are available at Scappoose City Hall, 33568 East Columbia Avenue, Scappoose, Monday – Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

All required forms must be properly completed and returned to City Recorder Susan M. Reeves, City Elections Official, no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 30, 2022. Completed forms can be brought to City Hall in person or mailed.

Drop-off or Mail to: City of Scappoose

City Recorder Susan M. Reeves

33568 East Columbia Avenue

Scappoose, OR 97056

If you mail your documents, you must follow-up with City Elections Official Susan M. Reeves to confirm that your document(s) were received by 5:00 p.m. August 30, 2022. Note: signatures must be verified by the county elections office by 5:00 p.m. on this day.

For more information, please visit the City’s website or contact City Elections Official Susan M. Reeves at 503-543-7146 or sreeves@cityofscappoose.org.

Columbia County, Oregon Official Website - Candidate Resources (columbiacountyor.gov)