Coos Bay Charter Amendment 2026
Coos Bay city, Oregon
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
This would set how Coos Bay spends hotel tax money and let the city choose whether to run a local court. It would not directly change the tax rate.
Read the official ballot measure
Proposed by: Coos Bay City Council (charter amendment, Measure 6-230)
The city's elected council. Changes to the city charter, the city's basic rulebook, need voter approval. Mayor Joe Benetti explained the reasons in an August 2026 message.
Source: coosbayor.gov
A YES vote means
A yes vote sets aside most hotel tax money for tourism and lets the city decide whether to run a local court.
A NO vote means
A no vote keeps the current spending and court rules.
Sources: coosbayor.gov · cooscounty-or.specialdistrict.org