[Libs-Or] Library Nov. 8 election results

[Ferol Weyand]

Unofficial November 8, 2016 Election Results as of 8:00 a.m. November 9, 2016.



If any library measures were missed please contact Ferol Weyand in Library Support and Development at the Oregon State Library. Ferol.weyand at state.or.us<mailto:Ferol.weyand at state.or.us>. Phone 503-378-2525.


Measure 20-258 – Library District Five-Year Local Option Levy for General Operations – Lane County
QUESTION:  Shall Fern Ridge Library District levy $0.50 per $1,000 assessed value for operating purposes for five years beginning in 2017-2018?
This measure may cause property taxes to increase more than three percent.

SUMMARY: A yes vote would return library services to 53 hours per week; 3,500 book purchases and 400 video purchases per year; programs for children and adults remain the same; periodicals and materials remain the same.


Yes (35%)   No (64%)





Measure 10-145 – Concerning formation of the Douglas County Library District – Douglas County



Question:  Shall the district be formed with a permanent rate limit for operating taxes of $0.44 per $1,000 of assessed value?


Summary: If approved by the voters, the Douglas County Library District will be created to provide public library services. A yes vote on the question creates the district with the stated tax rate, beginning with the 2017-2018 fiscal year (that is the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2017). If created, all of Douglas County and all cities within Douglas County will be included in the district, with the exception of the cities of Sutherlin and Elkton (which will not be included).



This tax rate is a permanent maximum; the district is not required to assess the full rate.



Yes (44%) No (55%)



http://results.oregonvotes.gov/



Ferol Weyand
Library Support and Development Services
Oregon State Library
250 Winter St. NE
Salem, OR 97301-3950
ferol.weyand at state.or.us
Phone: 503-378-2525 FAX: 503-378-6439
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