State of Oregon Voter Pamphlet
September 10, 2015 is the last day for partisan candidates to register as a member of a political party to satisfy the 180 day membership requirement before the primary election.
September 10, 2015 is the first day for a major party or non-partisan candidate to file declaration of candidacy or nominating petition.
The
deadline to file for the May 17, 2016 Primary Election is
March 8, 2016.
Candidate Filing Form -SEL101
Precinct Committee Person Filing Form - SEL105
Marion County Voter Pamphlet Filing Form
Voter Pamphlet -Marion County Candidate Form - 5-17-2016.pdf
Voter Pamphlet Argument Statement-May 2016.pdf
County Positions that are open for the May 17, 2016 Primary Election
Partisan Office
Marion County Commissioner, Position #3
Nonpartisan Offices
Marion County Assessor
Marion County Clerk
Filed Candidates for the May 17, 2016 Primary Election
Candidate Information - May 17 2016 - Update 3-9-2016.pdf @ 4:30 PM
PCP Candidate Information - May 17 2016 - Updated 3-9-2016.pdf @ 11 AM
Marion County Commissioner, Position 3
Withdrawal - Jeffrey Faville - 12/9/2015
Republican - Sam Brentano
Marion County Clerk
Bill Burgess
Tom M Chereck Jr
Timothy Kirsch
Marion County Assessor
Thomas Rohlfing
Measures Filed with Marion County
24-390: City of Stayton
Four Year Local Option Tax for Library, Pool, Parks Support
Question: Shall City of Stayton implement a $.60 per thousand operating tax annually for four years, beginning Fiscal Year 2017-2018? This measure renews current local option taxes.
Summary: The City of Stayton is seeking a four-year local option tax of $.60 per thousand, beginning Fiscal Year 2017-2018, to continue funding of parks, library, and swimming pool programs.
The proposed tax will offset expiration of the existing four-year local option tax passed in 2012, which ends Fiscal Year 2016-2017.
Library support includes annual operating expenses, continuing current book and audio-visual budgets, Storyteller outreach program support, and maintenance projects such as roof replacement.
Pool support includes maintaining operating expenses, and replacing the roof and building entrance.
Parks will receive funding for improvement projects recommended by the Parks Board.
A tax rate of $.60 per $1,000 of assessed value would be an average annual tax of $84.00 for the average home owner in the City of Stayton with a home assessed at $140,000. It's estimated this would generate $1,450,000 over the four years; an allowance has been made for uncollected taxes. 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.
24-391: Marion County Fire District #1
Four-Year Operations Local Option Tax
Question: Shall District levy taxes of $0.71 per $1,000 of assessed value for four years beginning 2016-2017 for fire operations? This measure may cause property taxes to increase more than three percent.
Summary: In May 2012, voters approved a levy for $0.29 per $1,000 of assessed value to maintain fire and emergency service operations for Marion County Fire District No. 1. That levy expires June 2016.
The District is proposing a levy of $0.71 per $1,000 of assessed value. The levy would be used for general operating expenses, and would allow the District to limit the impact of service reductions for the next four years. Property with an assessed value of $200,000 would result in a homeowner paying approximately $142.00/year in property taxes.
The District is not a part of a city or county government; it is a "special service district"; a governmental entity equal to a city or county for the purpose of providing fire and emergency services.
The levy would raise an estimated $1,996,840 in 2016-2017, $2,056,746 in 2017-2018, $2,118,448 in 2018-2019, and $2,182,002 in 2019-2020.
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.
24-392: Jefferson School District 14J
Bonds to increase safety, repair and construct schools; update classrooms.
Question: Shall Jefferson Schools issue $24,500,000 general obligation bonds; increase safety; make capital improvements; audits, oversight required; obtain $4,000,000 State grant? 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 the bonds are approved, the State will provide a $4,000,000 grant for the projects. If not approved, these State funds will be diverted to another District. The District has also applied for a State seismic grant.
A citizen committee would oversee use of the proceeds.
Proceeds of the bonds will be used to:
• Construct, equip and furnish a new middle school and associated gymnasium
• Make district-wide student safety and security improvements
• Make energy saving improvements to reduce operating expenses
• Construct, equip and furnish an elementary school gymnasium with community access
• Add elementary classrooms
• Make district-wide improvements, including upgrades to technology infrastructure, roofs, athletic fields, parking areas, locker rooms, plumbing and seismic protection
Bonds will mature in 31 years or less from date of issuance and may be issued in one or more series. If approved, the average tax rate is estimated to be approximately $2.45 per $1,000 of assessed value or $245 annually for property assessed at $100,000. Actual tax rates may differ, depending on interest rates incurred and growth in assessed value.
24-393: City of Detroit
Adopts amendments to the Charter clarifying residency and Ordinance Procedures.
Question: Should amendments changing residency requirements and clarifying Ordinance Adoption Procedures be adopted?
Summary: The amendments are technical, and make changes to residency requirements. The Oath of Office for elected officials is expanded, and how and when Ordinances are adopted and effective is clarified. Section 7 is amended to provide that 4 Councilors instead of 5 must be primary residents, and 3 Councilors instead of 2 may be non-primary residents. A primary resident is an elector of the City and who resides in the City at least 6 months plus 1 day. A non-primary resident is one who is an elector but does not meet the residency requirement. Section 9 is amended to eliminate the provision that the Mayor must be a primary resident. Section 26 is amended to add support for City Charter, Ordinances and Resolutions to the Oath of Office for elected officials. Section 31 is amended to clarify how an Ordinance may be adopted by the City Council, and allows adoption at one meeting. Section 32 is amended to clarify when an Ordinance takes effect, which is 30 days after adoption unless an emergency is declared.
24-394: City of Gates
Five-year Local Option Tax for Operations and Street Maintenance.
Question: Shall Gates issue a five-year local option levy of $1.72/$1,000 assessed value for operations and street maintenance beginning July 1, 2016?
This measure may cause property taxes to increase more than three percent.
Summary: The tax revenue from this measure would provide funding to hire a full-time Public Works Assistant to assist in the daily operation of the city's water system and Public Works Department and provide funding for street maintenance. The proposed rate will raise approximately $44,930 each year for five years beginning July 1, 2016. Approximately $34,120 for Public Works and $10,810 for street maintenance and repair each year. The total raised for five years would be approximately $224,650.
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.
