5-312 City of St Helens Local Option Levy
St. Helens city, Oregon
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
This would add a five-year property tax to pay for St. Helens police work. The owner of an average assessed home would pay about $337 more each year.
Read the official ballot measure
Proposed by: St. Helens City Council (police levy, Measure 5-312)
The city asked voters to approve a five-year property tax to keep police staffing at current levels. Oregon requires a public vote on this kind of tax (a local option levy).
Source: columbiacountyor.gov
A YES vote means
A yes vote funds police patrols and a detective focused on child safety through the new tax.
A NO vote means
A no vote blocks the new tax and planned police funding.
Sources: columbiacountyor.gov2