Mayor

Steve Wright has lived in the Pacific Northwest nearly all of his life, with most of that in the east Portland and Gresham area.

He retired in 2013 after a 35-year career with an international grain exporter, the last 15 years as Chief Financial Officer.

He moved to his vacation home in Seaside shortly thereafter, joining the board of the Seaside Museum & Historical Society (becoming board chair soon after) and becoming a Certified Motorman with the Astoria Riverfront Trolley.

With the encouragement of former mayor Don Larson, he joined the Planning Commission, serving for over 2 years before being appointed to the City Council in 2017. Becoming Council President in 2021, he worked closely with former Mayor Jay Barber. He then ran unopposed for mayor when Jay retired and took office in January 2023.

He currently serves as a board member of COLPAC and NWACT, is a member of the Clatsop County Public Safety Coordinating Council, leads the city housing taskforce, is on two LOC legislative committees, and the local CERT group.

He is a strong supporter of our local community, so you will often find him walking around town, stopping for a coffee or a brew, or shopping at one of our many great Seaside businesses.

Mayor Wright schedules a monthly meeting the first Tuesday of the month for the community called "Coffee with the Mayor".  click here for the calendar.

Staff Contacts

Name Title
Steve Wright Seaside Mayor