Steve Loosley

He Means Business.

Local roots. Proven leadership.
Ready to get to work.

  • Roseburg native, RHS graduate
  • Chair, Umpqua Community College Board
  • Chair, UCAN Board of Directors
  • 2020 First Citizen, Roseburg Area Chamber
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Election Day November 3, 2026City of Roseburg, Oregon

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Meet Steve

If you want a stronger community, you build it.

Born and raised right here in Roseburg. I was in the first class at Fir Grove, attended Jo Lane, and graduated from RHS. Shelley and I have been married 44 years, and we raised our family in the same town that raised me.

I’ve run businesses, not meetings

After Oregon State, I went straight to work in our family’s business and eventually managed our family’s road construction company. Today I oversee commercial retail properties. I know what it costs to make payroll, what a permit delay does to a project, and how thin the margins are on a Main Street storefront. From building the roads that connect us to cultivating the shops that drive our economy, I have spent my career creating prosperity from the ground up.

I’ve already done the work

I chair the board of Umpqua Community College, which trains the workforce this county runs on. I chair the board of UCAN, the community action agency delivering homeless and poverty services across Douglas County. I chair the Douglas County Baseball Association. These are not lines on a résumé. They are the rooms where Roseburg’s hardest problems already get worked on.

I am ready to get to work for you.

Steve Loosley Candidate for Mayor of Roseburg
  • 2020 First Citizen, Roseburg Area Chamber
  • Chair, UCC Board of Education
  • Chair, UCAN Board of Directors
  • Chair, Douglas County Baseball Association
  • Oregon State University
  • Western Seminary
  • Stanford Graduate School of Business

Our Commitment

Let’s get Roseburg moving forward.

Steve Loosley for Mayor · He Means Business

Moving Roseburg Forward

Three Key Priorities

My motto as your Mayor will be simple: Roseburg is open for business.
Here is where we start.

01 Tackle Homelessness Give our parks back to the community. #ReclaimOurParks
02 Revitalize Downtown Free parking and a Main Street that thrives. #ParkFreeShopLocal
03 Streamline City Hall Cut the red tape. Make government work for you. #GovernmentThatWorks

Stronger people. A stronger Roseburg.

The Plan

My Priorities for Our City

Real progress requires teamwork and trust. By uniting City Council, city staff, local businesses, nonprofits, and regional leaders, we can build a city that works for everyone. Here is my plan to get us there.

01

Tackle Homelessness

#ReclaimOurParks

The Problem

Managing the homelessness crisis is the top priority for our city. I hear a clear mandate from the community every single day: “We want our parks back.” Right now, our public spaces are not the safe, family-friendly environments they were meant to be.

Why Me on This

I chair the board of UCAN, the community action agency already delivering homeless and poverty services across Douglas County. I am not proposing to build something from scratch. I know the people who do this work, and I know what they need from City Hall.

The Plan

  • Close Deer Creek Camp, “the Point”: I have a decisive plan to close this encampment and restore the surrounding area.
  • Establish a Dedicated Site: We cannot just move the problem; we must manage it. We will designate a specific location where campers have access to sanitation and critical support services.
  • Collaborate for Solutions: I will partner with local nonprofits, along with county and state leaders, to provide pathways to rehabilitation that restore human dignity while strictly enforcing public safety.
Steve Loosley with the Douglas County Sheriff
Meeting with the Douglas County Sheriff at the county fair.

The Promise

We will deliver a firm, compassionate solution that gives our parks back to the community and restores safety to our neighborhoods.

02

Revitalize Downtown

#ParkFreeShopLocal

The Problem

As our downtown goes, so goes Roseburg. Right now, paid parking and bureaucratic friction are actively discouraging commerce and preventing our city center from reaching its full potential.

The Plan

  • Cancel the ACE Parking Contract: I will take immediate action to end the current parking management contract with .
  • Free Parking: I will push to make parking free downtown and redirect resources to clean up and maintain the parking garage so it is safe and welcoming.
  • Drive Smart Growth: I will aggressively support the redevelopment of the old Safeway and Rite Aid site, the renovation of the old Federal Building, and the success of every downtown shop.
Steve Loosley picking up litter on a downtown Roseburg sidewalk during the Thrive Umpqua cleanup
Rolling up my sleeves and working for Roseburg.

The Promise

We are rolling out the red carpet for commerce. We will cultivate a vibrant downtown where restaurants are full, local shops thrive, and every business owner has the support they need to succeed.

03

Streamline City Hall

#GovernmentThatWorks

The Problem

Over time, city codes and bureaucratic red tape have piled up, slowing down smart growth, stalling business and housing development, and making it unnecessarily difficult and expensive for families and businesses to build a future here.

The Plan

  • Modernize Codes: I will lead a comprehensive review to revise unnecessary regulations and cut the red tape that stalls economic opportunities.
  • Expand Housing: I will leverage strong, collaborative leadership to champion the development of affordable single-family homes and low-income housing so working families can thrive.
  • Deliver Accountability: I will foster an open, transparent culture within City Hall that respects your hard-earned dollars, cuts through bureaucratic delays, and works just as hard for you as you do for your family.

The Promise

We will create a streamlined city hall that operates efficiently, supports smart growth, and works as hard for your family as you do.

Endorsements

People Standing With Steve

As State Rep, I’ve watched Steve lead the UCC Board and open doors for our students. He works tirelessly for this community. Steve has my full support.
Virgle OsborneState Representative, Oregon House District 2
Steve Loosley is the correct person for the job, willing to do what’s right for our citizens, businesses, public safety, and community. Beyond just identifying issues that our community faces, he has solutions for them.
Roseburg Professional FirefightersIAFF Local 1110
Mr. Loosley’s stated positions align with UVHBA’s work to support a healthy building industry, expand housing opportunities, and strengthen Douglas County’s local economy. We encourage voters to consider and support his candidacy.
Umpqua Valley Home Builders AssociationBoard of Directors
Steve understands that a thriving community starts with safe neighborhoods. He backs our first responders and treats public safety as priority one. He has my complete support.
Sheriff John HanlinDouglas County Sheriff
Five years on the UCAN Board taught me this: Steve leads with the community’s best interests at heart. He’ll restore relationships with the County and City, essential to getting anything done.
Tom KressDouglas County Commissioner
Steve Loosley will fight for every small business in this town. He has our back and my support.
Sarah Everman, PhDDowntown Business Owner; President, Destination Downtown Roseburg; Roseburg Economic Development Commission
Steve’s connection to Con-Vey goes back to chasing parts for his family’s business in high school. I’ve seen him lead, project after project, and he’ll bring that same business approach to the City Council and City Hall.
Dave LarecyCEO & Chairman, Con-Vey
I served alongside Steve on the Community Cancer Center Executive Committee. I trust his integrity. Roseburg needs him as Mayor.
Mary GilbertBroker, The Mary Gilbert Group, Keller Williams Realty Southern Oregon
Steve worked on an asphalt crew at our mill back in college. I have seen his work ethic firsthand. He’s ready to lead Roseburg and has my full support.
Toby LutherPresident & CEO, Lone Rock Resources
I’ve known Steve since he came home to run his family’s business and have watched him lead a 300-person company. Like me, he’s all-in on the Roseburg Veterans Home.
Neil Hummel, US Marine Corps VeteranOwner, Principal Broker, The Neil Company Real Estate
I’ve worked with Steve on housing projects across this community. He has the vision to streamline city hall, cut the red tape, and get more homes built.
Alex Palm, PECivil Engineer, Co-Owner and Co-President, i.e. Engineering
Steve’s my go-to when I need something done. He gets stuff done, plain and simple. My strongest recommendation for Mayor.
Guy KennerlyOwner and Principal, Umpqua Insurance Agency (Acrisure Northwest), Umpqua Valley Tractor & Kennerly Ranches
Our city code is outdated, and it’s costing us jobs. Steve has the experience to modernize it and make Roseburg more business friendly.
Matt HallmanOwner, Hallman Woodworks
We’ve worked alongside Steve for decades, first at Orenco and more recently at the College and Tennis Center. You can count on him. He has our full support.
Eric and Kristen BallFormer Co-Owner of Orenco Systems / Restaurateurs

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