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Joseph "Joe" A. Backus

Scappoose City Mayor

Candidate for Scappoose City Mayor

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About Scappoose City Mayor

The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
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Term length
2025 – 2026
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November 3, 2026
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