City of Ashland Measure 15-243: Requiring Voter Approval for New or Increased Fee or Tax
Ashland city, Oregon
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What does this measure do?
Ashland's charter would require voters to approve any new or higher city fee or tax added to utility bills that is not tied to running the utilities, with exceptions for inflation-level increases and state-required minimums. It does not change current fees, but future increases would need a vote.
Proposed by: Ashland City Council (referral of a citizen proposal led by George Kramer)
The council voted 4-2 to send the measure to voters after a citizen petition led by George Kramer fell short of valid signatures.
Source: opb.org
A YES vote means
New or higher non-utility fees or taxes on Ashland utility bills need voter approval first.
A NO vote means
The City Council may keep adding or raising such fees without a public vote.
Source: jacksoncountyor.gov