City of Silverton City Council Member
What does this office do?
- Passing city laws, called ordinances
- Approving the city budget
- Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
April Newton is Silverton's council president and a former rural mail carrier. Her stated priorities include young families and community engagement.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Eric Hammond is a Silverton councilor and an arborist at Heritage Seedlings & Liners. His stated priorities include urban trees and city infrastructure.
Nonpartisan
Jennifer Ohren has worked in social services and serves on a Silverton advisory task force on tourism. Her public comments have addressed housing.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Marie Traeger is a Silverton councilor who previously worked in education and corrections. She has emphasized better recycling and public communication.
Nonpartisan
Scott Walker directs the Marion Soil and Water Conservation District and previously served on Silverton's City Council. He has advocated for aquifer water storage.
Sources: silverton.or.us23 · co.marion.or.us