Oregon City s Rachel Lyles Smith announces run for mayor December 17 2020
Commission president has represented city on regional committees to make up for Dan Holladay s absenses
Oregon City Commission President Rachel Lyles Smith is the second citizen to announce a run for the vacant mayoral position. I currently lead the commission with professionalism and will provide the respectful representation that our community deserves, she said. I am a trusted leader. I don t play political games. I am transparent in my decision-making.
As previously reported, Damon Mabee announced he would run for the mayoral position just after the Nov. 10 recall of former Mayor Dan Holladay. Mabee ended up filing for the vacant position Dec. 17, the same day as Lyles Smith. When asked why citizens should consider voting for her over Mabee, Lyles Smith was willing to give both the short answer and a longer explanation.