Candidates Packets Available
Starting May 26, 2026
Those interested in filing for a seat on the Reedsport City Council, including Mayor, for the November 3, 2026, election may obtain an information packet from the City Recorder at Reedsport City Hall, 451 Winchester Ave. Reedsport, Or. starting May 26, 2026. The Reedsport City Charter requires a one year and continued residency and a nomination petition. The deadline for non-incumbent filing the completed, verified petitions is Tuesday, August 25, 2026. For incumbent candidates the filing deadline for verified completed petition is Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Signature pages MUST be verified by the Douglas County Elections office by Tuesday, August 25, 2026. We do encourage you to submit your signature pages in enough time to have them verified by the deadline date.
Keep in mind that candidacy requires gathering of 25 signatures. Please read the instructions carefully, State Election Laws require that a blank petition, filled out and signed by the candidate, must be filed with the City Recorder prior to gathering signatures.
Duties - Mayor and the City Council are the legislative body for the City of Reedsport. They are responsible for setting all the policies and regulations for the City. They also serve on the City Budget Committee, Urban Renewal District Budget Committee and Urban Renewal District Agency. They make most of the final decisions on the City's financial activities. The City Council also appoints a City Manager, City Attorney and Municipal Court Judge.
The following positions on the City Council will be up for election: Mayor, two-year term, elected at large; Council positions #4, #5 and #6, four-year terms. Terms begin January of 2027. To make an appointment to pick up your packet and declare your candidacy or for more information, please contact Rhonda Bryan, City Recorder at (541) 271-1989 (direct line).
**As outlined in Reedsport City Charter of 2006, Chapter VI, Section 31, candidates shall be nominated by petition.