The City of Forest Grove will hold an election for mayor and three council member positions on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The seats are currently held by Mayor Peter Truax and Councilors Kristy Kottkey, Mariana Valenzuela and Malynda Wenzl.
The positions are elected from the City at-large. The candidates who receive the highest number of votes are elected. Each position carries a four-year term.
LAST DATE TO FILE BY COMPLETED PETITION: 5:00 P.M. AUGUST 30, 2022
Click Here: 2022 City Council Candidate Informational Packet
Candidate Packets are also available at the City Recorder’s Office, 1924 Council Street, Second Floor, during business hours (9am-5pm), or online at https://www.forestgrove-or.gov/cr/page/elections. Candidate filing forms, along with the certified signature sheets, must be assembled and filed as one complete instrument with the City Elections Official, City Recorder's Office, not later than August 30, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Effective July 1, 2022: Mayor position is paid $300 per month stipend and Council positions are paid $200 per month stipend, set by resolution. Cost-of-living increases may be given on July 1 by resolution. Medical, vision and dental insurance benefits are offered to those who wish to participate. The City contributes 95 percent of the cost. The city also provides an electronic device for council email, agendas and packets.
For additional information, please contact the City Recorder’s Office, 503-992-3235, e-mail: aruggles@forestgrove-or.gov.
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