November 8, 2016 General Election
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Important Dates
October 18 - Last Day to register to vote.
October 19 - Ballots mailed to voters / Official Drop Sites open
November 1 - Recommended last day to mail ballot for USPS delivery by Election Day.
November 8 - Election Day - last day to return ballot by drop box (before 8 PM).
November 22 - Last day to resolve a missing or non-matching signature.
Candidates who will appear on the ballot
Filed Candidate Information - November 8, 2016
Measures Filed
24-395: City of Stayton
Caption: Stayton Tax on Sale or Transfer of Recreational Marijuana
Question: Shall Stayton impose a three percent tax on the sale of marijuana by a recreational marijuana retailer?
Summary: The Stayton City Council enacted an ordinance imposing a tax of three percent on the sale of marijuana in the city by a licensed recreational marijuana retailer. The ordinance must be referred to Stayton voters as required by State law.
Approval of this measure would impose a three percent tax on the sale of marijuana in the City of Stayton by a licensed recreational marijuana retailer. The tax would be collected at the point of sale and remitted by the recreational marijuana retailer to the City of Stayton.
If approved by the voters, per Ordinance No. 992, Chapter 3.20, Marijuana Retailer Tax will be added to the Stayton Municipal Code which imposes a three percent tax on the retail sale price of marijuana items.
24-396: City of Silverton
Caption: Authorizing tax on marijuana retailers' sales of recreational marijuana products.
Question: Shall the City of Silverton impose a 3% tax on recreational marijuana products sold by a marijuana retailer in Silverton?
Summary: Under a state law adopted in 2015 and codified at ORS475B.345, City councils in Oregon are authorized to adopt ordinances imposing up to a three percent tax or fee on the sale of recreational marijuana products in the City by state-licensed marijuana retailers as long as the measure of the ordinance is first referred to the electors of the City for approval at the next statewide general election. This measure seeks that approval from the electors of the City of Silverton. If this measure is approved, the Silverton City Council would be authorized to impose a three percent (3%) tax on sales in Silverton of recreational marijuana products by state-licensed marijuana retailers.
24-397: City of Keizer
Caption: IMPOSES CITY TAX ON MARIJUANA RETAILER'S SALE OF MARIJUANA ITEMS
Question: Shall City of Keizer impose a three percent tax on the sale of marijuana items by a marijuana retailer?
Summary: Under state law, a city council may adopt an ordinance to be referred to the voters of the city imposing up to a three percent tax or fee on the sale of marijuana items in the city by a licensed marijuana retailer.
Approval of this measure would impose a three percent tax on the sale of marijuana items in the city by a licensed marijuana retailer. The tax would be collected at the point of sale and remitted by the marijuana retailer. The sale of Medical Marijuana would be exempt from the tax.
24-398: City of Hubbard
Caption: Prohibits certain marijuana registrants and licensees in Hubbard
Question: Shall Hubbard prohibit medical marijuana processors, medical marijuana dispensaries, recreational marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers in the City?
Summary: State law allows operation of registered medical marijuana processors, medical marijuana dispensaries and licensed recreational marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers. State law provides that a city council may adopt an ordinance to be referred to the voters to prohibit the establishment of any of those registered or licensed activities.
Approval of this measure would prohibit the establishment of medical marijuana processors, medical marijuana dispensaries, recreational marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers within the city.
If this measure is approved, the city will be ineligible to receive distributions of state marijuana tax revenues and will be unable to impose a local tax or fee on the sale of marijuana items by a marijuana retailer.
24-399: City of Salem
Caption: CITY OF SALEM POLICE FACILITY GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND AUTHORIZATION
Question: Shall the City issue up to $82,088,000 in general obligation bonds for a new police facility? 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, this measure would finance a police facility and other capital costs. This measure would provide funds to:
- Acquire a site located generally at the 700 Block of Commercial Street, NE in central Salem.
- Site preparation and construction, furnishing and equipping of a police facility approximately 148,000 square feet in size, and associated onsite parking.
- Provide space for a City 9-1-1 call center serving multiple agencies in the region.
- Make adjacent street improvements.
- Any funds remaining would be used to fund improvements to the Salem Civic Center, such as renovations to the spaces vacated by the Police Department upon its move to the new Police Facility.
Bonds may be issued in one or more series and each series would mature in 31 years or less from its issuance date. It is estimated that the FY 2017/18 proposed tax would result in a rate of $0.36 per $1,000 of assessed property value. For a home assessed at $200,000, the estimated property tax for the bonds would be $72 per year, or $6 per month.
24-400: City of Salem
Caption: IMPOSES CITY TAX ON THE SALE OF RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA ITEMS
Question: Shall the City of Salem establish a 3% tax on the sale of recreational marijuana items?
Summary: If approved, this measure would result in the establishment of a three percent tax on the sale of marijuana items by a marijuana retailer within the city of Salem. The tax would apply only to the retail sale of recreational marijuana items, which include marijuana, marijuana products such as edibles and extracts. The tax would not apply to the sale of medical marijuana or industrial hemp, or the wholesale of marijuana items. If approved, the revenues from this tax are estimated to be $100,000 for 2017. All funds derived from the collection of the tax on the sale of marijuana items shall be credited to the City's general fund. Revenue from the tax will first be expended to pay the costs to administer and enforce the tax. All remaining proceeds from the tax after all administrative and enforcement costs have been paid will be allocated to the City of Salem Police Department.
24-401: City of Gervais
Caption: Prohibits certain marijuana registrants and licensees in city
Question: Shall city prohibit medical marijuana processors, medical marijuana dispensaries, recreational marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers in city?
Summary: State law allows operation of registered medical marijuana processors, medical marijuana dispensaries and licensed recreational marijuana producers, processors, wholesaler, and retailers. State law provides that a city council may adopt an ordinance to be referred to the voters to prohibit the establishment of any of those registered or licensed activities.
Approval of this measure would prohibit the establishment of medical marijuana processors, medical marijuana dispensaries, recreational marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers within the city.
If this measure is approved, the city will be ineligible to receive distributions of state marijuana tax revenues and will be unable to impose a local tax or fee on the sale of marijuana items by a marijuana retailer.
24-402: City of Aumsville
Caption: Prohibits marijuana registrants and licensees in the City of Aumsville
Question: Shall the City of Aumsville prohibit medical marijuana processors, medical marijuana dispensaries, recreational marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers?
Summary: State law allows operation of registered medical marijuana processors, medical marijuana dispensaries and licensed recreational marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers. State law provides that a city council may adopt an ordinance to be referred to the voters to prohibit the establishment of any of those registered or licensed activities.
Approval of this measure would prohibit the establishment and operation of medical marijuana processors, medical marijuana dispensaries, recreational marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers within the area subject to the jurisdiction of the City of Aumsville.
If this measure is approved, the city will be ineligible to receive distributions of state marijuana tax revenues and will be unable to impose a local tax or fee on the production, processing or sale of marijuana or any product into which marijuana has been incorporated.
24-403: City of Turner
Caption: Establishment of Marijuana Businesses in the City of Turner
Question: Shall the City of Turner prohibit medical marijuana processors & dispensaries, recreational marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers, in Turner?
Summary: State law allows operation of registered medical marijuana processors, medical marijuana dispensaries and licensed recreational marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers and retailers. State law provides that a city council may adopt an ordinance to be referred to the voters to prohibit the establishment of any of those registered or licensed activities.
Approval of this measure would prohibit the establishment and operation of medical marijuana processors, medical marijuana dispensaries, recreational marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers within the area subject to the jurisdiction of the city, provided that state law allows for continued operation of medical marijuana processors and medical marijuana dispensaries already registered--or in some cases, that have applied to be registered--and that have successfully completed a local land use application process.
If this measure is approved, the city will be ineligible to receive distributions of state marijuana tax revenues and will be unable to impose a local tax or fee on the production, processing or sale of marijuana or any product into which marijuana has been incorporated.
24-404: Marion County
Caption: Concerning medical marijuana businesses outside of cities in Marion County.
Question: Shall medical marijuana businesses (processing sites and dispensaries) be allowed in unincorporated areas of Marion County outside of city limits?
Summary: Marion County adopted ordinance no. 1358 referring to county voters the question whether to allow medical marijuana businesses (processing sites and dispensaries) in unincorporated areas of Marion County outside of city limits. This ballot measure asks you to answer that question. A "yes" vote allows medical marijuana businesses in unincorporated Marion County. A "no" vote does not allow medical marijuana businesses in unincorporated Marion County.
The outcome of this measure will not affect an individual's right to possess or use marijuana under Oregon law. The outcome of this measure also does not affect medical marijuana grow sites or existing permitted medical marijuana dispensaries.
This ballot measure does not affect the separate ballot measure concerning recreational marijuana businesses in unincorporated areas of Marion County outside of city limits. The ordinance and this ballot measure do not affect whether medical marijuana businesses will be allowed inside the city limits of any city in the county as that decision is up to the city council and voters of each city.
24-405: Marion County
Caption: Concerning recreational marijuana businesses outside of cities in Marion County.
Question: Shall recreational marijuana businesses (producers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers) be allowed in unincorporated areas of Marion County outside of cities?
Summary: Marion County adopted ordinance no. 1358 referring to county voters the question whether to allow recreational marijuana businesses (recreational marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers) in unincorporated areas of Marion County outside of city limits. This ballot measure asks you to answer that question. A "yes" vote allows recreational marijuana businesses in unincorporated Marion County. A "no" vote does not allow recreational marijuana businesses in unincorporated Marion County.
The outcome of this measure will not affect an individual's right to possess or use marijuana under Oregon law.
This ballot measure does not affect the separate ballot measure concerning medical marijuana businesses in unincorporated areas of Marion County outside of city limits. The ordinance and this ballot measure do not affect whether recreational marijuana businesses will be allowed inside the city limits of any city in the county as that decision is up to the city council and voters of each city.
24-406: Marion County
Caption: Concerning Marion County local tax if recreational marijuana sales allowed.
Question: Shall Marion County impose a 3% local tax on recreational marijuana retailers in unincorporated areas of county outside of cities?
Summary: Approval of this measure would impose a local tax on the sale of marijuana products sold by holders of a state recreational marijuana retailer's license in areas of Marion County outside of cities.
Under Oregon law, the local tax on recreational marijuana products may not exceed 3%. The local tax may be imposed only on recreational marijuana products. Recreational marijuana products include marijuana and marijuana products like edibles and extracts. The local tax may not be imposed on medical marijuana products, industrial hemp, or the wholesale of recreational marijuana products. The net proceeds of the local tax will be used for public safety services.
The Marion County Board of Commissioners has also referred another measure to the voters at the November 8, 2016 election concerning the establishment of recreational marijuana retailers in areas of Marion County outside of cities. The ordinance imposing a 3% local tax on recreational marijuana products would take effect only if the ordinance allowing recreational marijuana retailers is approved by Marion County voters.
24-407: City of Hubbard
Caption: Authorizing tax on recreational retail sales of marijuana items
Question: Shall Hubbard impose a three percent tax on the sale of marijuana items by a recreational retailer?
Summary: Under a state law, cities may adopt ordinances imposing up to a three percent tax or fee on the sale of recreational marijuana items in the city by state-licensed marijuana retailers as long as the ordinance is referred to the voters for approval at the next statewide general election. State law prohibits the city from imposing such a tax or fee if a prohibition on marijuana facilities in the city is in effect. This measure seeks the required voter approval for a three percent tax on recreational marijuana sold in the city by state-licensed marijuana retailers.
If this measure is approved and no prohibition on marijuana facilities is in effect, the City would be authorized to impose a three percent tax on recreational marijuana sales in Hubbard. No tax will be collected if voters approve a companion measure on the ballot seeking to prohibit marijuana facilities in the City.
24-408: City of Jefferson
Caption: City tax on recreational marijuana retailers’ sale of marijuana items
Question: Shall Jefferson impose a tax on sales of marijuana items by recreational marijuana retailers in the City?
Summary: If adopted by the voters, this measure would impose a city tax on sales of marijuana items (including marijuana, marijuana products and marijuana extracts) by recreational marijuana retailers licensed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission and located within the City of Jefferson. The City Council would have the authority to set the amount of the tax, but under no circumstances would the tax exceed three percent of the retail sales price of a marijuana item. The tax would be collected from consumers by recreational marijuana retailers at the point of sale. Recreational marijuana retailers would remit the tax to the City. The city tax would be imposed in addition to any state taxes on the sale of marijuana items. The city tax would not be imposed on medical marijuana sales.
24-409: City of Mt. Angel
Caption: Prohibiting Certain Recreational and Medical Marijuana Facilities in Mt. Angel
Question: Shall Mt. Angel prohibit medical marijuana processing sites, medical marijuana dispensaries, marijuana producers, marijuana processors, marijuana wholesalers and marijuana retailers?
Summary: If adopted by the voters, this measure would prohibit the establishment of medical marijuana processing sites, medical marijuana dispensaries, marijuana producers, marijuana processors, marijuana wholesalers and marijuana retailers within the city of Mt. Angel. This measure would not prohibit medical marijuana grows within the city. If this measure is approved by the voters, under current state law the City of Mt. Angel would not be eligible to receive distributions of state marijuana tax revenues, or to adopt a city tax on recreational retrial marijuana sales.
24-410: City of Sublimity
Caption: Refer to voters the Sublimity ordinance prohibiting marijuana entities.
Question: Do you want Sublimity Ordinance No. 725 prohibiting certain recreational and medical marijuana entities to be permanent?
Summary: State law allows operation of registered medical marijuana processors, medical marijuana dispensaries, and licensed recreational marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers and retailers. However, a city council may adopt an ordinance for referral to the voters to prohibit these entities.
Approving this measure would continue prohibiting medical marijuana processors and dispensaries, and recreational marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers from operating within the City of Sublimity. State law allows for continued operation of medical marijuana processors and medical marijuana dispensaries already registered, properly applied to be registered, or have successfully completed a local land use application process.
If this measure is approved, the city will not be eligible to receive state marijuana tax revenue and will not be allowed to impose a local tax or fee on the production, processing, or sale of marijuana or any product into which marijuana has been incorporated.
24-411: City of Scotts Mills
Caption: Prohibiting Certain Recreational and Medical Marijuana Facilities in Scotts Mills
Question: Shall Scotts Mills prohibit medical marijuana dispensaries, medical marijuana processing sites, marijuana producers, marijuana processors, marijuana wholesalers and marijuana retailers?
Summary: If adopted by the voters, this measure would prohibit the establishment and operation within the City of Scotts Mills of medical marijuana dispensaries and medical marijuana processing sites registered by the Oregon Health Authority, as well as recreational marijuana producers, recreational marijuana processors, recreational marijuana wholesalers and recreational marijuana retailers licensed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. This measure would NOT prohibit medical marijuana grows or personal recreational marijuana grows otherwise allowed by state law. This measure also would NOT prohibit possession of marijuana within the City if otherwise allowed by state law. If this measure is approved by the voters, under current state law the City of Scotts Mills would not be eligible to receive distributions of state marijuana tax revenues, nor would the City be eligible to adopt a city tax on recreational retail marijuana sales.
24-412: City of Mt. Angel
Caption: City tax on recreational marijuana retailers' sale of marijuana items
Question: Shall Mt. Angel impose a tax on sales of marijuana items by recreational marijuana retailers in the city?
Summary: If adopted by the voters, this measure would impose a city tax on sales of marijuana items (including marijuana, marijuana products, and marijuana extracts) by recreational marijuana retailers licensed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission and located within the City of Mt. Angel. The City Council would have the authority to set the amount of the tax, but under no circumstances would the tax exceed three percent of the retail sales price of a marijuana item. The tax would be collected from consumers and remitted to the City by recreational marijuana retailers. The city tax would be imposed in addition to any state taxes on the sale of marijuana items. The city tax would not be imposed on medical marijuana sales. This measure will not take effect if the measure on the ballot that proposes to ban medical and recreational marijuana facilities from the City of Mt. Angel is approved.
24-413: City of Detroit
Caption: Tax on Recreational Marijuana Sales in Detroit, Oregon
Question: Shall City impose a 3% tax on the sale of marijuana items by a retailer in the City of Detroit?
Summary: Under state law, a city council may adopt an ordinance to be referred to the voters of the city imposing up to a three percent (3%) tax or fee on the sale of marijuana items in the city by a licensed marijuana retailer.
A “Yes” vote will establish a three percent (3%) tax on the sale of marijuana items in the city by a licensed marijuana retailer. The tax would be collected at the point of sale and remitted by the marijuana retailer.
A “No” vote will prevent the local tax on marijuana and marijuana infused product sales but will not stop the lawful establishment and sale of marijuana and marijuana infused products from a state approved dispensary in the City of Detroit.
24-414: City of Detroit
Caption: 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.
24-415: City of Gates
Caption: IMPOSES CITY TAX ON MARIJUANA RETAILER'S SALE OF MARIJUANA ITEMS.
Question: Shall the City of Gates impose a three percent tax on the sale of marijuana items by a marijuana retailer?
Summary: If adopted by the voters, this measure would impose a three percent tax on the sale of marijuana items (including marijuana, marijuana products and marijuana extracts) by recreational marijuana retailers licensed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission and located within the City of Gates. The tax would be collected from consumers by recreational marijuana retailers at the point of sale. Recreational marijuana retailers would remit the three percent tax to the City. The three percent City tax would be imposed in addition to any state taxes on the sale of marijuana items. The three percent tax would not be imposed on Medical Marijuana sales.
24-416: City of Scotts Mills
Caption: City tax on recreational marijuana retailers' sale of marijuana items
Question: Shall Scotts Mills impose a tax on marijuana items by recreational marijuana retailers in the city?
Summary: If adopted by the voters, this measure would impose a city tax on sales of marijuana items (including marijuana, marijuana products and marijuana extracts) by recreational marijuana retailers licensed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission and located within the City of Scotts Mills. The City Council would have the authority to set the amount of the tax, but under no circumstances would the tax exceed three percent of the retail sales price of a marijuana item. The tax would be collected from consumers and remitted to the City by recreational marijuana retailers. The city tax would be imposed in addition to any state taxes on the sale of marijuana items. The city tax would not be imposed on medical marijuana sales. This measure will not take effect if the measure on the ballot that proposes to ban medical marijuana dispensaries, medical marijuana processing facilities, recreational marijuana producers, recreational marijuana processors, recreational marijuana wholesalers and recreational marijuana retailers from the City of Scotts Mills is approved.
24-417: Jefferson School District 14J
Caption: Authorizes General Obligation Bonds to Construct and Renovate School Facilities
Question: Shall Jefferson School District issue $16,500,000 bonds to build middle school, enhance student safety and security; 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.
Proceeds of the bonds will be used to:
- Construct, equip and furnish a new middle school and associated gymnasium
- Make student safety and security improvements
- Construct, equip and furnish an elementary school gymnasium with community access
- Add elementary classrooms
- Entry and parking lot redesign
Bonds will mature in 31 years or less from the date of issuance and may be issued in one or more series. If approved, the average tax rate is estimated to be approximately $1.48 per $1,000 of assessed value or $148.00 annually for property assessed at $100,000. Actual tax rates may differ, depending on interest rates
24-418: City of Donald
Caption:
Imposes city tax on retailer’s sale of recreational marijuana items
Question: Shall City of Donald impose a three percent sales tax on recreational marijuana items by an OLCC- licensed retailer?
Summary: Under state law, a city council may adopt an ordinance to be referred to the voters of the city imposing up to a three percent tax on the sale of recreational marijuana items in the city by an OLCC-licensed marijuana retailer.
Approval of this measure would impose a three percent tax on the sale of recreational marijuana items in the City of Donald by an OLCC-licensed marijuana retailer. The tax would be collected at the point of sale and remitted by the marijuana retailer.
