EUGENE, Ore. — Some Eugene residents could be paying nearly $250 if voters pass three separate ballot initiatives. The Eugene City Council and county commissioners have voted to put initiatives on the May ballot. 4J could also add one into the mix this week. The taxpayers getting hit the hardest would be those who own … Continue reading »
4J Nears Pushing $170M Bond to Ballot
EUGENE, Ore. — For the first time, the 4J School District tipped its hand as it considered how to replace several of its aging schools. The superintendent recommended the board push a $170 million bond to the May ballot. The money would be used to replace Jefferson Middle School, River Road Elementary and Howard Elementary. … Continue reading »
Eugene Services Fee Up to Voters
EUGENE, Ore. — Another budget-related issue has landed on the May ballot. Eugene city councilors voted Wednesday to send a city services fee to voters. The county decided Tuesday to put its public safety levy on the ballot, and Wednesday with a vote of six-to-two, the city will also be looking to the public to … Continue reading »
Public Safety Levy Approved
EUGENE, Ore. — Lane County voters will decide whether to give more money to the struggling Lane County Sheriff’s Office. The vote wasn’t unanimous, but Tuesday county commissioners approved a property tax levy for the May ballot. Lane County public safety levies haven’t had the best track record. Fourteen failed since 1974. Nine of those … Continue reading »
4J Talks Bond Measures
EUGENE, Ore. — The 4J School Board is looking at two different bond options to replace aging buildings and increase safety and technology. There are two different amounts proposed for a bond. One totals $145 million and the other totals $170 million. Members of the school board met Wednesday night to hear about the proposals. … Continue reading »
Oregon Voter Turnout Down This Year
SALEM, Ore. — Initial reports show that voter turnout this year was lower than in 2008. Yet, election offices are still processing unsigned ballots, so there’s fluctuation every day. On Tuesday, initial results from the Secretary of State’s office showed an Oregon voter turnout of 81 percent, that number dipped to 75 percent on Thursday. … Continue reading »
How to Get Rid of Election Signs
EUGENE, Ore. — Now that the election’s over, what’s going to happen with all those political signs? The county says don’t just throw yours in the trash. Instead, you can recycle them at the Glenwood station through Dec. 8. “There is a market for that corrugated plastic board so we do like to collect it, … Continue reading »
Marijuana Measure Fails in Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. — Campaign heads for Measure 80 say lack of funding kept them from educating the public and getting it passed. Washington’s marijuana bill did pass, meaning our neighbors to the north will likely see many more marijuana clients crossing the border to legally purchase pot. That could mean Washington will get revenue Oregon … Continue reading »
Next Steps for Street Repair Bond
EUGENE, Ore. — Lane County voters made their heard voices loud and clear Tuesday night, approving almost every bond and levy on the ballot. One of the bonds with voter support will fix Eugene streets. The stretch of road on 13th Avenue from Washington to Garfield streets is one of the bigger priorities on the … Continue reading »
Oregon Kicker Refund Passes
EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon schools could see more money coming in, after voters passed the corporate kicker refund. It passed with 59 percent of the vote. But here’s the thing–schools only get money if more than two percent of income tax is taken in, and that hasn’t happened since 2007. Those who supported this say … Continue reading »
