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Elisabeth Adams

Councilor (Ward 3)2023-01 - 2027-01 (month-level start: January 2023 per Charter Section 3.5 (term begins at the first Council meeting of the year after the election), elected Nov 2022; month-level end: January 2027 per Charter Sections 3.2 and 3.5 and the city's notice that Ward 3 is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot)

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At a glance

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Term ending Jan 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
37
Total speaking time
3:52:49
Avg per meeting
6:18
Segments
2566

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Top issues during term (11)(Development)

high↑Jun 2026[20]

Demolition of historic garage at 1064 14th Street

Costs fall on the applicant for demolition, greenhouse construction, and any conditions like preserving original materials.

high↓Jan 2026[12]

Customs House Workforce Housing Redevelopment

Homes priced roughly $230,000–$300,000 (average ~$270,000), and a city investment will be required as part of the development agreement.

high↓Jun 2026[9]

Housing Capacity Analysis and 20-year housing need

The study is funded by a state grant from DLCD, so no direct local cost was discussed.

high↓Apr 2026[5]

Columbia Memorial Hospital street vacation

City receives ~$232,000 in lease-termination value for the General Fund.

high↓Jan 2026[3]

Darigold redevelopment on hold

Parking requirements are driving up total project cost, delaying the RFP.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Film-history mural at former Darigold building

The county board committed $225,000 to the Oregon Film Museum, with the mural supporting that tourism investment.

high↓Aug 2026[2]

Copeland Commons Affordable Housing Infrastructure

$550,599 state grant with no local match required for eligible construction and management costs.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Stabilization of historic Suomi Hall

$50,000 in urban renewal funds, part of a roughly $330,000 project mostly paid for by private fundraising.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Astor East Urban Renewal expansion for workforce housing

Tax-increment financing covers it; a transit district loses about $40,000 in revenue through 2034.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Development Review and Permitting Reform

Fixing the process may require new staff resources, possibly a dedicated development review engineer.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Community Development 2026 Workplan

Major projects add little to the tax rolls, but the workload is straining and reshaping the department.

Decisions during term (3)

Recorded while Adams was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (8)(Development)

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