Newberg City Council Elections 2024: A “Six Candidates Over Six Days” Series

By Rebecca Wallis

NEWBERG, OR – September 25, 2024

As we approach the upcoming Newberg City Council election on November 5th, 2024, voters will have the opportunity to shape the future of Newberg. Three districts are up for grabs, with two candidates in each vying for the opportunity to represent their community. In District 1, incumbent Elise Yarnell Hollamon faces challenger Britta Mansfield. District 3 features a race between Jeri Turgeson and incumbent Glenn Cloyd. Finally, in District 5, incumbent Mike McBride is challenged by Tyson Butler.

As the Managing Editor of Yamhill County News, I’ve reached out to each of these candidates with a series of questions designed to help you, the voters, understand their vision, priorities, and ideas for Newberg.  This series will serve as an online “meet and greet,” providing insight into each candidate’s platform. It’s especially valuable for those who are unable to attend in-person events due to work, transportation challenges, or other commitments.

Over the coming days, we will publish a six-part series, featuring an article dedicated to each candidate. Each piece will explore their motivations for running, their plans for Newberg, and how they aim to address the issues the City faces. The goal is to give you a comprehensive view of what each candidate stands for and how they propose to move Newberg forward.

In preparing for this series, we emailed the following complex questions to each candidate. While they were encouraged to answer all 15, we set a minimum of eight questions which would still provide meaningful insights. All candidate responses to these questions will be published exactly as received.

The Questions:

1. Why are you running for Newberg City Council, and what inspired you to get involved in local politics?
2. What do you see as the most pressing issue facing Newberg today, and how do you plan to address it if elected?
3. What are your key priorities for economic development in Newberg? How will you support small businesses and economic growth?
4. Housing affordability is a growing concern across Oregon. What policies would you advocate for to improve housing options in Newberg?
5. Newberg has faced divisive issues regarding education and community values. How would you promote unity and collaboration among diverse groups within the city?
6. How do you plan to ensure that Newberg remains a safe and livable community for all residents?
7. Environmental sustainability is increasingly important. What initiatives would you propose to support sustainability and environmental protection in Newberg?
8. How will you improve transparency and communication between the City Council and the citizens of Newberg?
9. What is your stance on local infrastructure, including transportation and public facilities? How would you prioritize improvements in this area?
10. Newberg has a rich history and culture. How would you preserve the city’s heritage while also fostering growth and modernization?
11. What strategies do you have for addressing homelessness in the community?
12. What role do you think the City Council should play in supporting local schools and educational initiatives?
13. How would you work with state and county officials to ensure Newberg’s interests are represented at the higher levels of government?
14. What is your approach to handling the city’s budget and ensuring fiscal responsibility?
15. If elected, how will you stay connected to your constituents and ensure their voices are heard on important issues?

This is your chance to get to know the candidates, learn about their visions, and hear firsthand how they plan to represent the community of Newberg on the City Council. Stay tuned as we dive into their responses and explore what’s at stake in this pivotal election.  First up in the series will be incumbent Elise Yarnell-Hollamon from District 1.

Photo credit: Yamhill County News file.

Link to Day 1: Elise Yarnell Hollamon
Link to Day 2: Britta Mansfield
Link to Day 3: Glenn Cloyd
Link to Day 4: Dr. Jeri Turgesen
Link to Day 5: Mike McBride
Link to Day 6: Tyson Butler