[Libs-Or] Unofficial May 20, 2025, Library Measure Election Results

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Unofficial May 20, 2025, Library Measure Election Results as of 8:30 a.m., May 21, 2025.

Details about each measure are included below.

You can track these and other election results at https://results.oregonvotes.gov/.

If any library measures are missing, please contact Library Support and Development Services at the State Library of Oregon: library.support at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:library.support at slo.oregon.gov>, 503-378-2525.

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Summary of results:

Measure 03-623, City of Gladstone, Charter Approval to Sell or Lease Old Library Property
Yes (1,992, 87%)     No (305, 13%)

Measure 16-114 - Jefferson County Library District - General Obligation Bonds for Public Library Facilities
Yes (1,829, 47%)     No (2,074, 53%)

Measure 22-207 - City of Sweet Home - Sweet Home Library Services Five-Year Operating Levy Renewal
Yes (873, 68%)     No (419, 32%)

Measure 24-511 - City of Stayton - Five Year Local Option Tax for Library Support
Yes (684, 57%)     No (522, 43%)

Measure 24-514 - City of Salem - Five-Year Operating Levy for Parks, Recreation, Libraries, and Senior Services
Yes (12,468, 56%)     No (9,914, 44%)

Measure 29-182 - Tillamook School District No.9 - Tillamook School Bonds to Access Match for Safety/Facility Improvements
Yes (1,936, 56%)     No (1,545, 44%)

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Measure 03-623 - City of Gladstone - Charter Approval to Sell or Lease Old Library Property

QUESTION:
Shall Gladstone be permitted to sell or lease the old library property after community Input if a development opportunity arises?

SUMMARY:
Gladstone owns the old library property (135 E. Dartmouth), which is no longer needed for library purposes. The City would like to redevelop the property into another unknown use, which could potentially require a sale or lease.

Although not used as a park, the property is zoned in an area where park use is permissible. Because of this, the Charter prohibits the City from selling or leasing the property without voter approval.

If approved, this measure would authorize the City to sell or lease the property if a sale or lease is required for the chosen redevelopment plan. This approval is contingent on the City providing an opportunity for public input before Council approves any sale or lease.

At this time, there are no specific redevelopment plans for the property. The City seeks voter approval to allow for flexibility in planning for redevelopment and to take advantage of opportunities that may arise between election cycles. The City intends to engage in community outreach to formulate ideas for redevelopment, which could include public or private uses.

Yes (1,992, 87%)     No (305, 13%)

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Measure 16-114 - Jefferson County Library District - General Obligation Bonds for Public Library Facilities

Question:
Shall Jefferson County Library District issue $20,400,000 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 constructing, expanding, renovating, furnishing, and equipping library facilities, costs of issuance of the bonds, and related capital costs.

If approved, improvements and additions to the existing library are expected to include a community multipurpose room, a meeting room, study spaces, spaces for children, teens, and adults, staff work areas, storage, and an outdoor courtyard. The improvements would include improved accessibility and additional restrooms and would increase the building's square footage for the expansion of the physical library collections.

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 $0.56 per $1,000.00 of assessed value. Actual rates may vary based on interest rates incurred and changes in assessed value.

Yes (1,829, 47%)     No (2,074, 53%)

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Measure 22-207 - City of Sweet Home - Sweet Home Library Services Five-Year Operating Levy Renewal

Question:
Should the City continue the Library Services Levy beginning in fiscal year 2027 to maintain current services another five years?

This measure renews current local option taxes.

Summary:
Renewing this five-year local option levy would extend the City of Sweet Home Library Services Operating Levy through June 2031.

A "YES" VOTE RETAINS SWEET HOME'S LIBRARY SERVICES OPERATING LEVY.

The levy would begin July 1, 2026, with all revenues received used to provide continued funding for the City's Library. This five-year levy would produce at its current rate of $1.17 per $1,000 of assessed value an estimated total of $3,520,579 from the following estimated annual authorizations to levy: $665,774 in 2026-2027; $684,416 in 2027-2028; $703,579 in 2028-2029;
$723,279 in 2029-2030; and $743,531 in 2030-2031.

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 (873, 68%)     No (419, 32%)

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Measure 24-511 - City of Stayton - Five Year Local Option Tax for Library Support

Question:
Should City of Stayton Impose $0.56 per $1,000 of assessed value for Library operations for five years beginning July 2026? This measure may cause property taxes to increase more than three percent.

Summary:
The City of Stayton Is seeking a five-year local option tax of $0.56 per $1,000 of assessed value, beginning Fiscal Year 2026-2027, to continue funding support of the Stayton Public Library.

The proposed tax will take the place of the existing five-year local option tax for support of the library which was passed in 2021 and ends on June 30, 2026.

The levy is necessary to maintain current levels of service and operations for the Stayton Public Library. If adopted, the levy will enable the library to maintain its operating hours and staffing in order to provide library materials and educational services to the community.

The proposed rate will raise approximately $472,856 in 2026-27, $501,227 in 2027-28, $531,301 in 2028-29, $563,179 in 2029-30, and $596,970 in 2030-31 for a total of $2,665,553.

Yes (684, 57%)     No (522, 43%)

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Measure 24-514 - City of Salem - Five-Year Operating Levy for Parks, Recreation, Libraries, and Senior Services

Question:
Shall Salem maintain parks, recreation, library, Center 50+ services; with 5-year levy, at $0.98 per $1,000 assessed value, beginning 2025-26? This measure may cause property taxes to increase more than three percent.

Summary:
If approved, levy funds would support Salem park operations, including cleaning and maintenance, more library hours, recreation activities and Center 50+ senior
programs for five years, beginning July 1, 2025.

In 2024, due to budget constraints, the City reduced funding to city services by more than $6 million impacting parks, recreation, library, Center 50+, youth development, public safety, and other services. Additional reductions may be necessary without additional revenue.

Funds from this levy would restore, maintain and be limited to: Parks cleaning, maintenance, and programs; Recreation Services operations and programs; Public Library operations, programs, and restored hours at the main and west Salem branches; and Center 50+ operations and programs.

Use of levy revenue for those services will free General Funds to be used for other services, like Police, Fire, and Emergency Response.

The cost of this levy Is estimated at $220 per year for a typical home with an assessed (not market) value of $224,00.

An oversight committee will review levy expenditures, provide annual reports. Independent audit required.

By fiscal year, this levy Is estimated to raise the following amounts:


  *   25-26 - $14,002,000
  *   26-27 - $14,611,000
  *   27-28 - $15,247,000
  *   28-29 - $15,910,000
  *   29-30 - $16,602,000
  *   Total - $76,372,000

Yes (12,468, 56%)     No (9,914, 44%)

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Measure 29-182 - Tillamook School District No.9 - Tillamook School Bonds to Access Match for Safety/Facility Improvements

Question:
Shall the District issue up to $23,535,000 in bonds and receive $6,000,000 in State grant for safety and facility improvements? 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:
State Matching Grant:
If bonds are approved, the State will provide a $6,000,000 matching grant to the Tillamook School District.

Cost:
Bonds may be issued in series; each maturing within 21 years from issuance. Due to retirement of existing bonds, estimated annual tax rate is not expected to increase above District's current bond levy rate of $0.69 per $1,000 of assessed value. Actual levy rate may differ due to final interest rates, changes in assessed value.

Improvements:
Bonds will finance capital costs at various District facilities that include:

  *   Enhanced safety, security, and accessibility.
  *   Improved parking areas and bus lanes.
  *   Added classroom and education spaces, cafeteria expansion, and library enhancements.
  *   Student wellness and athletic facility improvements.
  *   Additional playground equipment and structures.
  *   Replacement of heating/ventilation units.
  *   Replacement of underground fuel tanks and gas pumps.
  *   General property improvements such as fencing, signage, restrooms, roofing, carpeting, and lighting.

Bonds will also finance demolition, furnishings, equipment, interest, and bond issuance costs. counts, compression and the collection rate.

Yes (1,936, 56%)     No (1,545, 44%)
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