Six candidates are running for three positions on the Newberg City Council in the November general election — two of them incumbents and the others challengers.
Incumbent Elise Yarnell Hollamon is running for election to the District 1 spot. She will face challenger Britta Mansfield.
In the race for the District 3 spot, incumbent Glenn Cloyd will face challenger Jeri Turgesen, while the District 5 position features a race between incumbent Mike McBride and challenger Tyson Butler.
With election day right around the corner on Nov. 5, the Newberg Graphic asked the candidates for Newberg City Council for their thoughts on key policy questions. Their responses are published in full below. Some have been editing for length. Cloyd did not respond to the questions by the deadline.
What skills and experience have prepared you for the role on the Newberg City Council?
Tyson Butler, candidate for District 5: My north star in this campaign and if elected is the Golden Rule: “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” (That is what the compass on my website and signs signify). I strive every day to embody this value, believing it makes me a trustworthy steward of the people’s business. I also have a deep passion for policy work, which was the focus of my master’s degree in public administration. Balancing strategic priorities with limited resources, long-term planning and intergovernmental relations can be complex but is crucial for our life together in this city. As a working professional, I excel in understanding and communicating complex ideas to a broad range of stakeholders, a skill that has prepared me well for city council. Influenced by the educators in my family, I am uniquely equipped to educate those with little to no experience in local government. I aim to discuss the scope of the city’s business, how legislation is made, the essential function of citizen engagement and more. This educational approach will help foster a more informed and involved community.