Vote Melinda Torres

09/19/2026

08/26/2026

🗳️ NORTH BEND 2026 GENERAL ELECTION: CANDIDATES QUALIFIED FOR THE NOVEMBER BALLOT

The candidate filing period for the November 3, 2026 General Election has concluded, and the City of North Bend has completed the petition and signature-verification process for candidates seeking election to Mayor and City Council.

North Bend voters will elect one Mayor and three City Councilors this November.

The following candidates have qualified for placement on the ballot:

MAYOR — Vote for One
Two-year term

• Jessica Engelke
• Harry Haines VII

CITY COUNCIL — Vote for Three
Four-year terms

• Jenny E. Jones
• Mary Jo Golder
• Susanna Noordhoff
• Garrett R. King

The City has certified these candidates to Coos County Elections for placement on the November 3 ballot.

📄 Candidate Filing Information

As part of Oregon’s election transparency requirements, the City is also making the official candidate filing documents available through the City of North Bend elections webpage. These are the SEL 101 candidate declarations filed with the City as part of the election process.

The purpose of providing this information is straightforward: to give North Bend voters convenient access to official election information as we approach the November General Election.

📅 Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
🏛️ Offices to be elected: Mayor and three City Councilors

Additional election and candidate information is available on the City’s Municipal Elections webpage:

www.northbendoregon.gov/elections

The City of North Bend provides election information solely for election-administration and public-information purposes. The City does not endorse, oppose, support, or advocate for or against any candidate for elected office.

08/25/2026

📢 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: PROPOSED STREET VACATION

The City of North Bend Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed vacation of a portion of California Avenue adjacent to 1905 Broadway Avenue.

The proposal would vacate the southern 40 feet of California Avenue adjacent to Lot 35, Block 3 of the Spokane Addition, extending from Broadway Avenue east to the north-south alley in Block 3.

Public Hearing
📅 Monday, September 21, 2026
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 North Bend City Hall Council Chamber
835 California Avenue, North Bend

Case No.: 627-25-000022-PLNG
Applicant/Property Owner: David W. Weller
Property Address: 1905 Broadway Avenue, North Bend

The Planning Commission will hear public testimony and make a recommendation to the North Bend City Council. The City Council will make the final decision regarding the proposed street vacation.

Members of the public are welcome to attend and may submit written comments or objections before or at the hearing.

Additional application materials will be available on the City’s website. The staff report and hearing materials will be posted under Agendas & Minutes – Planning Commission Meetings at least seven days before the hearing.

For additional information, contact Palak Pandey, City Planner, at 541-756-8535 or [email protected]

07/15/2026

07/08/2026

06/24/2026

🎉 Exciting news for downtown North Bend!

The City of North Bend has received a $15,000 AARP Community Challenge Flagship Grant to help make important local information easier to access in the heart of our community.

The grant will support a new outdoor digital kiosk at the North Bend Visitor Information Center as part of a future downtown community hub. Once installed, the kiosk will help residents, seniors, veterans, visitors, and local businesses quickly find information about:

✅ Emergency preparedness and tsunami evacuation resources
✅ Police, fire, and community services
✅ Downtown businesses, walking routes, and parking maps
✅ Main Street and City events
✅ Senior programs and veteran resources
✅ Public art, museums, and cultural attractions
✅ Accessible tourism information through Wheel the World
✅ Visitor information, recreation, and local destinations

This project is about more than technology. It is about helping people find useful information when and where they need it.

“This project is about more than technology,” said Stephanie Wilson, Community Development Manager for the City of North Bend. “It is about helping people find useful information when and where they need it. Whether someone is looking for emergency preparedness information, downtown businesses, visitor resources, community events, or accessible attractions, this kiosk will help connect people with North Bend.”

AARP announced a record $8.3 million national investment in its 2026 Community Challenge program, supporting 750 quick-action projects across the country. North Bend is honored to be included among communities working to make public spaces more welcoming, accessible, connected, and useful for people of all ages.

Thank you to AARP for investing in projects that strengthen communities and improve accessibility. This new downtown addition will help connect more people with the resources, businesses, attractions, history, and opportunities that make North Bend a special place to live, work, visit, and explore.


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