Joe Backus

Candidate for City of Scappoose Mayor (Columbia County) · November 3, 2026

About this race

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

1 candidate ran for City of Scappoose Mayor (Columbia County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Scappoose voters.

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What does the City of Scappoose Mayor seat do?
The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.
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