[Libs-Or] Unofficial Election Results November 3, 2020

Wed Nov 4 13:46:58 PST 2020

Hear, hear!

Kate Lasky
2019-20 Oregon Library Association President

On Wed, Nov 4, 2020 at 1:41 PM Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney <
kbrodbeck-kenney at lincolncity.org> wrote:

> Congratulations to Deschutes, Sweet Home, Eugene, Multnomah, and Fern
> Ridge!
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> When I checked about an hour ago, Stayton was still too close to call.
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> Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney
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> *LIBRARY DIRECTOR*
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> *Pronouns: She/Her/Hers*
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> City of Lincoln City  *|*  Driftwood Public Library
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> 801 SW Hwy 101 Ste 201  *| * Lincoln City, OR
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> *P:* 541.996-1251
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> *From:* Libs-Or <libs-or-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> *On Behalf Of *WEYAND
> Ferol * SLO
> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 4, 2020 9:21 AM
> *To:* libs-or at omls.oregon.gov
> *Subject:* [Libs-Or] Unofficial Election Results November 3, 2020
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> Unofficial November 3, 2020 Election Results as of 8:00 a.m. November 4,
> 2020.
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> https://sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/current-election.aspx
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> If any library measures were missed, please contact Ferol Weyand in
> Library Support and Development at the State Library of Oregon.
> Ferol.weyand at slo.oregon.gov
> Phone 503-378-2525.
>
> *Measure*– *9-139 – Deschutes County – Bond to Renovate, Upgrade,
> Construct and Equip Library Facilities.*
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> *QUESTION: *Shall district issue bonds to upgrade facilities, increase
> space for community use/programs, children’s discovery/learning, and books
> & technology?
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> *SUMMARY: *This measure would authorize the Deschutes Public Library
> District to issue up to $195 million in principal amount of the general
> obligation bonds to renovate, upgrade, construct and equip library
> facilities.
> If approved, this measure would finance capital costs, including projects
> that provide a new Central Library; provide a new Redmond Library expected
> to significantly increase square footage; and repair, modernize and upgrade
> Sisters, Sunriver, La Pine, Downtown Bend and East Bend Libraries.
> The estimated tax rate is .34 cents per $1,000 of assessed value in 2021
> when the first bond payment is expected to be due. A property with an
> assessed value of $200,000 would pay approximately $68 in 2021. Actual levy
> rate may differ due to actual interest rates and/or changes in assessed
> value.
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> https://www.deschutes.org/clerk/page/november-3-2020-general-election
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> *Yes (52.26) %*   No (47.74) %
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> *Measure*– *20-309 – City of Eugene, Oregon – Renewal of Five-Year
> Library Local Option Levy*
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> *QUESTION: *Shall Eugene levy $2,850,000/year for five years, beginning
> 2021-2022, to maintain the current level of library services? This measure
> renews current local option taxes.
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> *SUMMARY: *If this levy passes the levy’s funds will be used to maintain
> the existing level of library services that are currently funded by the
> 2015 levy. If passed this levy will (1) preserve 47 open hours/week across
> three locations added in 2015; (2) maintain the 1/3 increase in free
> programs for all ages; (3) maintain the Maker Hub area; (4) maintain
> increased off-site delivery of programs and outreach; (5) maintain/replace
> internet-ready devices at Bethel and Sheldon locations; and (6) maintain
> programing and upkeep of the Library Maker Van. The measure will require an
> annual report on spending that will be reviewed by the Library Advisory
> Board and made available to the City Council and the public. The levy will
> be $2,850,000 each year for five years for the total levy of $14,250,000.
> The estimated tax rate for this levy will be approximately $0.15 per
> $1,000.00 of property value. The typical Eugene taxpayer is estimated to
> pay an average of $37 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 estimate and
> may reflect the impact of early payment discounts, compression and the
> collection rate.
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> https://apps.lanecounty.org/Elections/Election/Index/233#electionMeasure233
>
> *Yes (76.72) %*   No (23.28) %
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> *Measure*– *26-211 - Multnomah County – Expand, Renovate, Construct
> Library Branches, Facilities; Increase Safety*
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>
> *QUESTION: *Shall County expand, modernize, rebuild, acquire land for
> library facilities; issue $387,000,000 in general obligation bonds, with
> oversight, audits? 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.
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> *SUMMARY: *If approved, this measure would authorize up to $387,000,000
> of general obligation bonds to finance capital costs to increase the size
> and update library facilities across the County. Specifically, the bonds
> are intended to: Enlarge and modernize eight county libraries, some in each
> part of the county. Build a flagship library in East County, similar in
> capacity to downtown’s Central Library. Expand, renovate, or construct
> seven branch libraries, including Albina, Belmont, Holgate, Midland, North
> Portland, Northwest, and St. Johns. Add gigabit speed internet to all
> libraries. Create a central material’s handling and distribution center to
> increase efficiency and cost effectiveness. Pay for furnishings, equipment,
> site improvements, land acquisition, and bond issuance costs. Bonds would
> mature not more than nine years from issuance and may be issued in multiple
> series. The County estimates the average cost to be $0.61 per $1,000 of
> assessed value over the term of the bond. Actual rate may vary. An
> independent bond oversight committee and annual audits will help ensure
> funds are used as intended.
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> https://multco.us/elections
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> *Yes (59.72) %*   No (40.28) %
>
> *Measure*– *22-184 – City of Sweet Home – Sweet Home Library Five-Year
> Library Operating Levy Renewal*
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>
> *QUESTION: *Should the City continue the Library Operating Levy beginning
> in fiscal year 2022 to maintain current services another five years. This
> measure renews current local option taxes.
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> *SUMMARY: *Renewing this five-year local option levy would extend the
> City of Sweet Home Library Services Operating Levy through June 2026.
> This levy would begin July 1, 2021 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 $2,383,820.29 from the following estimated annual
> authorizations to levy: $443,977.50 in 2021; $461,949.10 in 2022;
> $469,707.47 in 2023; $477,515.60 in 2024; and $530,670.62 in 2025.
> 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.
> https://www.sweethomeor.gov/citycouncil/page/election-city-council-2020
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> *Yes (72.84) %*   No (27.16) %
>
> *Measure*– *20-317 – Fern Ridge Library District – Renewal Five-Year
> Local Option Levy for General Library Operations.*
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>
> *QUESTION: *Shall Fern Ridge Library continue to levy $0.35 per $1000
> assessed value for general operations for five years beginning 2022/23.
> This measure renews current local option taxes.
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> *SUMMARY: *In May 2017 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 local option levy provides funding for staff,
> library materials, 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 $350,000 dollars in the 2022-23 fiscal year.
> At the rate of $0.35 per $1000 assessed value, the local options levy is
> estimated to raise revenue of $1,838,000 over the next five years, broken
> down as follows: 2022/23 $346,000;  2023/24 $357,000; 2024/25 $367,000;
> 2025/26 $378,000; 2026/27 $390,000.
> 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.
>
> https://apps.lanecounty.org/Elections/Election/Index/233#electionMeasure233
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> *Yes (57.89) %*   No (42.11) %
>
> *Measure*– *24-450 – City of Stayton –Five-Year Local Option Tax for
> Library, Pool, Parks Support*
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> *More updates on this measure are expected by the end of the day,
> Wednesday, November 4th.*
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> *QUESTION: *Should City of Stayton impose $0.65 per $1,000 of assessed
> value for operations for five years beginning in 2021-2022? This measure
> may cause property taxes to increase more than three percent.
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> *SUMMARY:*
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> The City of Stayton is seeking a five-year local option tax to continue
> funding of parks, library, and swimming pool programs.
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> The proposed tax will take the place of the existing four-year local
> option tax passed in 2016, which ends Fiscal Year 2020-21.
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> The levy is necessary to maintain current levels of service, operations,
> and assist with capital improvements for the Stayton Public Library,
> Stayton Family Memorial Pool, and local parks and trails.
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> The proposed rate will raise approximately $395,429 in 2021-22, $407,292
> in 2022-23, $419,511 in 2023-24, $432,096 in 2024-25, and $445,059 in
> 2025-26 for a total of $2,099,388.
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> https://www.co.marion.or.us/CO/elections/Results/Pages/default.aspx
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> Yes (50) %   No (50) %
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