Scott Somers
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 48
- Total speaking time
- 3:35:16
- Avg per meeting
- 4:29
- Segments
- 4753
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Top issues during term (6)(Budget)
Retail Development Tax Incentive Agreement in District 6
Involves future retail tax incentives for a commercial project in District 6.
Cannon Beach Hotel Sales Tax Incentive Agreement
Generates construction activity and future lodging tax revenue for the city.
U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone Operator Agreement for MGC Pure Chemicals
The agreement supports private capital investment and job creation without direct city cash subsidies.
tax freeze and water projects
You could end up paying more for your water and seeing higher future costs to fix neglected infrastructure.
campaign finance
Your tax dollars aren't funding this, but the race is getting pricey as candidates pull in big bucks to sway voters.
budget deficit
Taxpayers could face reduced services, or the city might need to shuffle funds around, which might affect local infrastructure and programs.
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Somers was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of FY 2026-27 Budget and Secondary Property Tax Levy
Take action to adopt the FY 2026/2027 tentative budget:
Take action on and adopt the tentative FY 2026/27 Budget. A Special Council meeting to hold a public hearing and adopt the final budget will be on June 1, 2026 immediately following the regular council meeting. (Citywide)
Voting record (1)(Budget)
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