Six Candidates Compete for Four Lake Oswego Council Seats

Six candidates will compete for four open seats on the Lake Oswego City Council on Nov. 4. The race follows the decision by Councilor John Wendland to step aside, as Trudy Corrigan, Ali Afghan and Jackie Manz also chose not to seek reelection. Peren Tiemann, Bryan Guiney, Patrick Walsh, Heather Ramsey, Neil Tunmore and Suzanne Miles are on the ballot.

The field in West Linn is smaller, with three candidates vying for two positions. Councilor Leo Groner is not running for reelection. Kevin Bonnington, Planning Commission Chair Kate Nelson and former Councilor Mike Kapigian are seeking the open spots. Nelson has stated she wants to enact policy that benefits everyone in the city.

Wilsonville voters face a choice among four candidates for two council seats. Councilor Caroline Berry decided not to run again. Sam Scull, who is seeking a full term, faces Jennie Hill, former Councilor Katie Dunwell and Adrienne Scritsmier. Hill has expressed a desire for a thriving future for local businesses.

In Wilsonville, residents will also vote on a separate measure. The ballot includes a proposal to create an urban renewal district. This district would fund the redevelopment of the Town Center commercial area. Candidates have already shared their views on the Town Center plan and housing issues during recent forums.

Campaign spending in the Lake Oswego race has been a focus of local coverage. Candidates in all three cities participated in Q&As and primers leading up to the vote. The Lake Oswego Review noted that it will continue to update its guide with new links to candidate profiles and forum coverage as the election date approaches.

The next scheduled event is the general election on Nov. 4. Voters in the three communities will cast ballots to select their local representatives. The outcome will determine the makeup of the city councils and the future of the Wilsonville Town Center project.