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<p class="MsoNormal">I apologize, for the City of Salem bond, I failed to look at the results for both Marion and Polk counties. The overall results are the same, but the numbers are (very) slightly different:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Measure – 24-474 - City of Salem – Community Capital Improvements General Obligation Bond Authorization<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Yes 64.52% </b> No 35.48%<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.co.marion.or.us/CO/elections/Results/Pages/November-8th%2c-2022-General-Election.aspx">https://www.co.marion.or.us/CO/elections/Results/Pages/November-8th%2c-2022-General-Election.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.co.polk.or.us/clerk/general-election-results-november-8-2022">https://www.co.polk.or.us/clerk/general-election-results-november-8-2022</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Cheers!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Buzzy<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> NIELSEN Buzzy * SLO <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 9, 2022 8:44 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> libs-or@omls.oregon.gov; Public Library Directors announcement list (pl-directors@omls.oregon.gov) <pl-directors@omls.oregon.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Unofficial November 2022 election results for library issues<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Unofficial November 8, 2022, Election Results as of 8:00 a.m. November 9, 2022.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="color:black">If any library measures are missing, please contact Ferol Weyand in Library Support and Development at the State Library of Oregon.
<a href="mailto:Ferol.weyand@slo.oregon.gov">Ferol.weyand@slo.oregon.gov</a>. Phone 503-378-2525.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><i><span style="color:black">These results are not yet final.</span></i><span style="color:black"> We will send out another update once we see results on the City of Union library levy. For all Oregon election results, see
<a href="https://results.oregonvotes.gov/">https://results.oregonvotes.gov/</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cheers!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black">Buzzy Nielsen, MPP, MSI (he/him/his)
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%">Program Manager, Library Support & Development Services<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%">State Library of Oregon<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><a href="mailto:buzzy.nielsen@slo.oregon.gov">buzzy.nielsen@slo.oregon.gov</a> | 971-375-3486<br>
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries">www.oregon.gov/library/libraries</a><u><span style="color:#0563C1"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="323" height="43" style="width:3.3666in;height:.45in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01D8F41A.03CC5740" alt="Logo for the Library Support & Development Services division at the State Library of Oregon"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Measure –</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">
<b>31-116 – City of Union – Continuation of the Library Operations Levy for Five Additional Years<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black">QUESTION:
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</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Shall the City of Union support library services by levying $1.05 per $1,000 assessed value for five years, beginning 2023?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black">SUMMARY:<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black">Measure renews and reduces a levy that expires June 2023. Renewal supports the City Library of Union by funding central support and services. The expiring levy provides %100
of total city operating and personnel Library funding. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black">Renewal of the levy would allow the library to maintain open hours; avoiding cuts in service; Funds children’s reading events, including summer reading
and literacy programs for preschoolers; Purchase books and materials that all library users have access to; Provide reading and learning support, including online access and homework help designed to improve school success for all students in the city.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black">The renewed five-year levy continues library services at a fixed rate of $1.05 per $1,000 assessed value, which is unchanged from the current rate.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black">In 2023, typical homeowners with an assessed value of $200,000 would pay $210.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black">Estimated levy amount for each year would be $125,197 in 2023-2024; $128,953 in 2024-2025; $132,821 in 2025 – 2026; $136,807 in 2026-2027 and $140,910 in 2027-2028.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Results not yet available<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><a href="https://union-county.org/county-clerk/elections/">https://union-county.org/county-clerk/elections/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Measure –</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">
<b>24-474 - City of Salem – Community Capital Improvements General Obligation Bond Authorization<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black">QUESTION:
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</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Shall Salem issue up to $300,000,000 in bonds for streets, fire equipment, parks, affordable housing, libraries, technology, and public safety?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black">SUMMARY:</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
The City of Salem seeks approval to issue general obligation bonds to finance capital costs of projects expected to include:<br>
<br>
Fire equipment, including fire engines and ladder trucks; Affordable housing; Construction and repair of streets and sidewalks, sidewalk connections and the Pringle Creek Path; Repairs to some bridges; Replacement of playground equipment at certain parks; Construction
of coverings in certain parks; Construction and repair of City facilities; Two fire stations; Two branch libraries and affordable housing; Technology improvements including cybersecurity and financial reporting system; Capitalized interest and costs of bond
insurance. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black">Bond principal would not exceed $300,000,000. Bonds may be issued in multiple series; each maturing within 30 years from issuance. The measure is not expected to increase Salem’s
bond tax rate above the current rate of $1.20/$1,000 of the assessed value thanks to payments for existing bonds decreasing in the future. This is the current approximate rate experienced by Salem taxpayers. Actual rates may vary based upon interest rates
incurred and changes in assessed value.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Yes 65.44%</span></i></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"> No 34.56%<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.co.marion.or.us/CO/elections/Results/Pages/November-8th%2c-2022-General-Election.aspx">https://www.co.marion.or.us/CO/elections/Results/Pages/November-8th%2c-2022-General-Election.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Measure –</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">
<b>3-585- City of Johnson City – Measure to annex Johnson City into the Library District of Clackamas County<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black">QUESTION:
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</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Shall Johnson City annex into the Library District of Clackamas County?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black">SUMMARY:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">In July 2009 Clackamas County formed a library district that includes the entire county except for the cities of Damascus, Johnson City, and the Clackamas County portion
of Tualatin.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Because Johnson City residents do not pay into the new district, Johnson City residents lost access to Clackamas and other counties’ libraries. If approved, Johnson City
would be annexed into the library district of Clackamas County.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">The levy would be 0.3974 per thousand. An average Johnson City household ($57,300 assessed valuation) would pay approximately $22.77 per year.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Annexation to the library district would provide dedicated funding to the library district of Clackamas County; restore full library privileges to Johnson City residents
and allow residents to access libraries in Hood River, Multnomah, Washington, Clark, Klickitat and Skamania counties.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><a name="_Hlk115096727"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">If the measure fails, residents could use the Johnson City library materials, but would have to pay fees to each county to use a particular county’s
library materials. <o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk115096727"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk115096727"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Yes 28.08%
<b><i>No 71.92%</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk115096727"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk115096727"></span><a href="https://www.clackamas.us/elections/results.html"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk115096727"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">https://www.clackamas.us/elections/results.html</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk115096727"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk115096727"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk115096727"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk115096727"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Measure –</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">
<b>4-220 – City of Astoria – Astoria Public Library Bonds to modernize, improve programming, technology and accessibility.</b></span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black">QUESTION:
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</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black">Shall City expand, modernize, repair library; improve accessibility, technology, children’s programming, literacy; issue bonds not exceeding $8 million; audits required?</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black">SUMMARY:<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">The Astoria Public Library opened in 1967 and has not been significantly updated since. Much of the library is inaccessible for users with disabilities, building systems need replacement,
and it lacks space for children’s programming and community use. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">The remodel will make available expansive unused space while retaining current structure.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Bonds would finance capital costs to improve library; expected to include the following projects.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Improve Accessibility – elevator to make all floors accessible, upgrading bathrooms, outside ramp, widening aisles.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Expand Children’s Space and Programming – larger, designated area for children’s programming, literacy and learning opportunities.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Update Technology – install modern wiring and technology.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Repair Aging Building – Heating, cooling improvements, electrical, roofing, flooring, lighting, plumbing upgrades, add energy efficient windows.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Audits required. Bonds may be issued in multiple series; each maturing within 21 years from issuance. Principal amount of bonds limited to $8,000,000. Estimated tax rate is $0.57 per $1,000
of assessed property value. Actual levy rate may differ due to changes in interest rates and assessed value.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Yes 69.39%</span></i></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"> No 30.61%<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.co.clatsop.or.us/clerk/page/election-results-2022">https://www.co.clatsop.or.us/clerk/page/election-results-2022</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>24-468 – City of Keizer – Establishes a Library Services fee within the City of Keizer<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black">Shall the City of Keizer establish a library fee within the City limits?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black">SUMMARY:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Keizer City Council wished to establish a Keizer Public Library. The current city budget cannot produce sufficient revenues for on-going and sustained operation of a library.
Keizer City Council adopted an Ordinance to be referred to the voters to establish a library services fee at an initial amount of no more than $2.50 per month for each residential or non-residential unit or premises in the City of Keizer. The fee could not
be increased more than ten percent in a twelve-month period. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Approval of this measure would establish a library services fee within the Keizer City limit.
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Yes 44.90%
<b><i>No 55.10%</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.co.marion.or.us/CO/elections/Results/Pages/November-8th%2c-2022-General-Election.aspx">https://www.co.marion.or.us/CO/elections/Results/Pages/November-8th%2c-2022-General-Election.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>4-215 – City of Warrenton – Five Year Library Operations Local Options Levy<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black">QUESTION:
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</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black">Shall Warrenton levy $0.38 per $1,000 of assessed value for library operations for five years beginning FY 2023-2-28? This measure may cause property taxes to increase more
than three percent. </span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">This levy would renew and existing levy and increase the tax rate from $0.33 to $0.38.<span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif;color:black">SUMMARY:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">The purpose of this local option tax is to continue City of Warrenton library operations for the period of five years. The proposed tax is $0.38 per $1,000 of assessed property
value, or $95.00 per year on a $250,000 house. The levy will begin in tax year starting July 1, 2023 and will end in the tax year ending June 30, 2028. The City will use the money to fund library staff, expand hours of operation add funds for community programs
and outreach, and fund operations. The money raised can only be used for library operations.
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">It is estimated that this tax will raise $279,166 in FY 2023-2024; $287,541 in FY 2024-2025; $296,167 in FY 2025-2026; $305,052 in FY 2026-2027; and $314,204 in FY 2027-2028;
for a total of $1,482,130 over the five-year period. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif">Yes 48.73%
<b><i>No 51.27%</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Candara",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.co.clatsop.or.us/clerk/page/election-results-2022">https://www.co.clatsop.or.us/clerk/page/election-results-2022</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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