Candidates file to run for local offices
Rick Schiedler is running unopposed in a bid for a second term as Mount Angel mayor. There are three seats up for the city council.
Time to file: Who will throw a hat in to the political ring?
The Nov. 2 General Election seems far off, but filing deadlines are fast approaching for those wishing to run for city office in Mount Angel, Scotts Mills and Silverton.
The Forum: Council endorsements
Vote for Beyer for Mt. Angel council We are writing this letter in support of our brother, Darren Beyer, for Mt. Angel City Council. We know Darren to be a hard-working, responsible and reliable person. He is very generous with his time, always willing to help others. These qualities, in addition to his strong character and his impartiality in making […]
Silverton City Council: Six candidates share their goals for the city
By Linda Whitmore Six candidates are running in the Nov. 4 election to fill seats on the Silverton City Council. Filing for the three positions are Ronald J. Butcher, an insurance agent since 1981; Deborah “Deb” Harroun, who works in sales and membership at The Oregon Garden; Sherry Hoefel, director at Ingenix; Kyle Palmer, veterinary practice manager at Silver Creek […]
Candidate comments: Mt. Angel contenders outline goal
The four candidates vying for the three city council seats and the unopposed mayoral candidate responded to questions from Our Town.
District 18 candidates: Oregon agriculture
Our Town wants to expand our readers’ familiarity with the views of candidates on the November ballot for District 18 representative in the state legistlature.
In this edition we publish the response to the last of three questions. Responses from challenger Jim Gilbert and incumbent Vic Gilliam are in the candidates’ own words. The prompt was:
What should the legislature do to retain and develop Oregon agriculture? How should we balance environmental and economic interests?
District 18 Candidates: School funding
Our Town wants to expand our readers’ familiarity with the views of candidates on the November ballot for District 18 representative in the state legistlature. In this edition we publish the response to the second of three questions. Responses from challenger Jim Gilbert and incumbent Vic Gilliam are in the candidates’ own words. The question was: Aging schools across the […]
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