Richard W Olson Jr

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Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

4 candidates are running for City of Dunes City Councilor (Lane County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Dunes City voters.

About Richard W Olson Jr

Owner, Darlings Resort; former public works director. Serving on the Dunes City Council (listed as Rich Olson, term ending January 2027). He was public works director for the City of Tieton, Washington, after 13 years with Yakima County Public Works, is certified as a Washington State Water Distribution Manager, and now owns Darlings Resort.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Practical infrastructure and water-system experience
• Responsible budgeting and stewardship

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Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Richard W Olson Jr only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Richard W Olson Jr yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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• Susan Snow
• Lisa Walter-Sedlacek
• Jeanne Jackson

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Is Richard W Olson Jr the incumbent?

Yes. Richard W Olson Jr currently holds this office.

What does the City of Dunes City Councilor seat do?

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

Who is Richard W Olson Jr running against?

Susan Snow, Lisa Walter-Sedlacek and Jeanne Jackson, for City of Dunes City Councilor (Lane County).

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