ADAIR VILLAGE, Ore. – Adair Village City Councilor John Wilson has announced that he is running for Benton County Commissioner Position 1 and has filed his paperwork for the May 19, 2026, Democratic Primary.
“Benton County needs fresh leadership that listens to the voters and reflects back the expectations of the residents of Benton County,” Councilor Wilson said. “The voters deserve a change that better represents their priorities.”
Councilor Wilson said “I was very disappointed with the recent vote of the County Commission to expand the Coffin Butte Landfill. As a Benton County Planning Commissioner, I voted against Republic Services’ land use application and the Board of Commissioner’s reversal of the Planning Commission’s unanimous denial felt like a gut punch.”
Councilor Wilson will listen to the voices of our rural communities and provide responsive leadership when approaching land use matters that may impact the health and safety of our residents across Benton County.
As an avid cyclist, Councilor Wilson has always supported active transportation, such as multiuse paths and bikeways, and is ready to work to connect our communities across Benton County.
Wilson’s background as a social worker positions him well to seek solutions to the affordability crisis in Benton County, and identify the needs of the unhoused. He will continue to support the work of the county’s Coordinated Homeless Response Office (CHRO) in addressing this acute crisis.
Councilor Wilson encourages the voters of Benton County to embrace positive change and asks for their vote in the May 19, 2026, Democratic Primary!