[Libs-Or] Unofficial election results

[WANN Jey A * SLO]

Unofficial May 19, 2026, Library Measure Election Results as of 4:30 pm May 20

Details about each measure are included below.

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Summary of results:

Measure 1-135, Baker County Library District, Renewal of five-year local option tax for library operations
Yes (4,097,  70.31 %)  No ( 1,730,  29.69 %)

Measure 5-308, Scappoose Library District, five-year levy to maintain library services
Yes (2,290,  52.31 %)  No (2,088  ,  47.69 %)

Measure 5-311, City of St. Helens, Fee for General Fund staffing, programs and services
Yes (556,  14.07 %)  No (3,396,  85.93 %)

Measure 12-87, Grant County, Approving  formation of Grant County Library District
Yes (1,642, 58.62  %)  No (1,159, 41.38  %)

Measure 16-117, Jefferson County Library District, General obligation bonds for public library facilities
Yes (1,818,  34.36 %)  No (3,473,  65.64 %)

Measure 20-381, City of Eugene, Five-year library local option levy
Yes (25,615, 63.86 %)  No (14,608,  36.32 %)

Measure 20-385, Fern Ridge Library District, Renewal five-year local option levy for general library operations
Yes (2,240,   54.58 %)  No (1,864 ,  45.42 %)

Measure 26-261, Multnomah County, Five year levy: Oregon Historical Society Library, Museum, education programs
Yes (95,324, 61.49 %)  No (559,709, 39.51 %)

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Measure 1-135, Baker County Library District, Renewal of five-year local option tax for library operations

QUESTION: Shall Baker County Library District impose $0.249 per $1,000 of assessed value for general operations for five years beginning 2027-28? This measure renews current local option taxes.

SUMMARY: This measure does not increase current tax rates. It would renew the Baker County Library District's existing local option levy, which will otherwise expire after the 2026-27 tax year. If approved, the renewed levy would support library operations and facility maintenance for five years, from 2027-28 through 2031-32.

Without renewal, the District would need to make substantial reductions to services, operations, and staffing. Potential impacts include decreased open hours; fewer reading and learning programs for children and families, including story times, summer reading, and STEM activities; reduced student support services; smaller collections of books, audiobooks, movies, and digital resources; and limited upkeep or replacement of public computers, printers, and cybersecurity systems. Funding for building repairs and capital maintenance-such as replacement of aging mechanical, structural, architectural, and safety components-would also be significantly reduced.

A renewed levy rate of $0.249 per $1,000 of assessed value is expected to raise approximately $574,414 in 2027-28, $591,646 in 2028-29, $609,396 in 2029-30, $627,678 in 2030-31, and $646,508 in 2031-32, totaling $3,049,642.

Yes (4,097,  70.31 %)  No ( 1,730,  29.69 %)

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Measure 5-308, Scappoose Library District, five-year levy to maintain library services

QUESTION: Shall Scappoose Public Library District maintain services by levying 10¢ per $1,000 assessed value for five years, beginning July 2026? This measure may cause property taxes to increase by more than 3%.

SUMMARY: The levy would set a fixed rate of 10 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation. In 2026, typical homeowners with an assessed value (not market value) of $350,000 would pay about $35 annually.
Currently, Scappoose Public Library District is funded by a permanent tax rate of 25.36 cents per $1000 of assessed value. The District receives additional support through grants, gifts and sponsorships that are unpredictable. The District receives no operating
support from the city or county and has not sought additional revenue since first established over 30 years ago. Since 2018, circulation has increased over 50% and facility use has increased over 25%.
This five-year levy would help maintain and provide:

-- Current hours of operation and access to books and resources for lifelong learning for everyone in the community.
-- Childrens reading events including weekly story times and summer reading
-- Weekly and monthly adult events including Movies in the Park
-- Expanded eBook collection available to Scappoose Library patrons exclusively
Estimated levy revenue each year:
2026 $161,510
2027 $166,355
2028 $171,346
2029 $176,486
2030 $181,781

Yes (2,290,  52.31 %)  No (2,088  ,  47.69 %)

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Measure 5-311, City of St. Helens, Fee for General Fund staffing, programs and services

QUESTION: Should City adopt fee of $24.00 per month charged on utility accounts to fund General Fund staffing, programs, services?

SUMMARY:  Without increase in revenue, City will need to make significant reduction in service. With $24.00 per month fee, City will still need to make some reduction to the below listed current services.

The proposed fee is charged per "equivalent dwelling unit" (EDU) on utility bill, starting July 1, 2026, expiring June 30, 2036, adjusted annually using CPI-U. Houses are one EDU; an apartment complex is based on number of apartments. An RV park is per hook up. An
office is based on office space and meter.

Current General Fund services:
* City Hall: five (5) days/ week
* Library: six (6) days / week
* Municipal Court: five (5) days / week
* Police: 24/7 coverage

Current General Fund Staffing:
* Police: 23, including thirteen {13) officers, four (4) sergeants, one (1) detective, one (1) lieutenant, one (1) Chief, three (3) administrative.
* Library: Six (6)
* Parks / Rec: Five and half (5.5)
* Community Development: Five (5)
* Administration: Ten and half (10.5), including City Administrator, City Recorder, HR, Finance, Communications, IT
* Municipal court: Two (2), excluding municipal judge, public defenders

Yes (556,  14.07 %)  No (3,396,  85.93 %)
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Measure 12-87, Grant County, Approving  formation of Grant County Library District

QUESTION: Shall Library District be formed with permanent rate limit of $0,50 per $1,000 of assessed value starting FY 2026-27?

SUMMARY: This measure proposes formation of the Grant County Library District, transitioning the provision of public library services from Grant County to the District. The District will serve all Grant County residents and includes within its boundaries the entirety of Grant County, both incorporated and unincorporated areas.

The District will be governed by a five-member board of directors, elected at large by the voters within the District, ensuring community oversight and accountability.

The measure establishes a permanent property tax rate limit of up to $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed value, providing a stable, dedicated source of funding to support sustainable, long-term library services and operations, including maintaining and expanding collections, programs, technology, facilities, and staffing to meet the educational, informational, and cultural needs of the community.
Stable funding allows for ongoing access to both in-person and online books, materials, resources, services, children's programs, and inter-library exchange programs. District funding also allows for re-instatement of community outreach, youth programs, more accessible hours of operation, and county-wide services, such as the bookmobile.

Yes (1,642, 58.62  %)  No (1,159, 41.38  %)

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Measure 16-117, Jefferson County Library District, General obligation bonds for public library facilities

QUESTION: Shall Jefferson County Library District Issue $15,900,000 principal amount of general obligation bonds for public library facilities? If the bonds are approved, they will be payable from taxes on property or property ownership that are not subject to the limits of sections 11 and 11b, Article XI of the Oregon Constitution

SUMMARY: If approved, the bonds would finance the capital costs of Jefferson County Library District, including
(a) Constructing, furnishing, and equipping a new library building in Madras;
(b) Making improvements to the existing library building to serve as a multi-use facility including community meeting space;
(c) Constructing, renovating, furnishing, and equipping a library facility in Culver; and
{d) Costs of issuance of the bonds and related capital costs.

Bonds would mature in 25 years or less from the date of issuance and may be issued in one or more series. If approved, the average annual tax rate is estimated to be $0.41 per $1,000.00 of assessed value. Actual rates may vary based on interest rates incurred and changes in assessed value.

Yes (1,818,  34.36 %)  No (3,473,  65.64 %)

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Measure 20-381, City of Eugene, Five-year library local option levy

QUESTION: Shall Eugene levy $4,300,000/year for five years beginning, July 1, 2026, to maintain and enhance library operations and services? This measure may cause property taxes to increase more than three percent.
SUMMARY: If this measure is approved by the voters, funds from this proposed levy will be used to: (1) maintain 47 open hours/week across all three library locations; (2) preserve and expand diverse collections; (3) advance digital equity, collections, hotspot lending, and technology help for all ages; (4) enhance safety and accessibility at library facilities; (5) fund a long-range Library Systems Plan; (6) expand early literacy initiatives, including hiring an Early Literacy Librarian; and, (7) provide two 24-hour library pickup stations, one in the Churchill neighborhood and one location to be determined.

The measure will require an annual report on spending and performance that will be reviewed by the Library Advisory Board and made available to the Council and the public. The levy will raise $4,300,000 each year for five years for a total of $21,500,000. The estimated tax rate for this levy will be approximately $0.19 per $1,000 of property value. The typical Eugene taxpayer is estimated to pay an average of $54 per year over the levy's five-year period. The estimated tax cost for this measure is an ESTIMATE ONLY based on the best information available from the county assessor at the time of the estimate and may reflect the impact of early payment discounts, compression and the collection rate.

Yes (25,615, 63.86 %)  No (14,608, 36.32 %)

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Measure 20-385, Fern Ridge Library District, Renewal five-year local option levy for general library operations

QUESTION: Shall Fem Ridge Library continue to levy $0.35 per $1000 assessed value for general operations for five years beginning 2027/28. This measure renews current local option taxes.

SUMMARY: In May 2020 voters approved a local option levy of $0.35 per $1,000 assessed value to support the Fern Ridge Library District general operations. This measure renews at the same rate.

The current voter-approved focal option levy provides funding for staff, library materlals, and programs and services for our patrons. Without continuation of the revenue from this levy, the district will need to reduce budget by an estimated $484,000 dollars in the 2027-28.

At the rate of $0.35 per $1000 assessed value, the local options levy Is estimated to raise revenue of $2,569,000 over the next five years, broken down as follows:
2027/2028 $484,000
2028/2029 $498,000
2029/2030 $513,000
2030/2031 $529,000
2031/2023 $545,000

The estimated tax cost for this measure is an ESTIMATE ONLY based on the best information available from the county assessor at the time of estimate and may reflect the impact of early payment discounts, compression and the collection rate.

Yes (2,240,   54.58 %)  No (1,864 ,  45.42 %)

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Measure 26-261, Multnomah County, Five year levy: Oregon Historical Society Library, Museum, education programs

QUESTION: Shall County renew 5-year history museum, library, educational programs levy; maintain $.05 per $1,000 assessed value, oversight, beginning 2026? This measure renews current local option taxes.

SUMMARY: In 2021 voters approved a five-year local option levy of $.05 per $1,000 assessed property value to support the Oregon Historical Society (OHS),
Renewal or this levy will continue support to the OHS's museum, library, educational programs, and fund the following without Increasing taxes:

Educational Programs;
Free admission to school groups and Multnomah County residents;
Preservation of Important Oregon treasures and artifacts;
Support four County historical societies: East County Historical Organization, Gresham Historical Society, Troutdale Historical Society, and Crown Point Country Historical Society;
OHS will continue to build on Its efforts to provide exhibits and services that reflect the diverse histories of our region, and engage all parts or our county.

Levy continues rate of $,05 per $1,000 assessed property value, and replaces the 2021 levy. A home assessed at $250,000 pays $12.50 a year.

An Independent citizen oversight committee will review expenditures to verify funds are used as approved by voters. Annual audits will be conducted and made public.

The levy will produce an estimated $3.88 million for fiscal year 2026-2027; $4,00 million for fiscal year 2027-2028; $4.12 million for fiscal year 2028-2029; $4.24 million for fiscal year 2029-2030; and $4.37 million for fiscal year 2030-2031.

The estimated cost for this measure Is an ESTIMATE ONLY based on the best available Information available to the county assessor at the time of estimate.

Yes (95,324, 61.49 %)  No (559,709, 39.51 %)



Jey Wann (she/her)
Library Consulting and Program Support Specialist
jey.a.wann at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:jey.a.wann at slo.oregon.gov> | 503-930-3438 |
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