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Stayton council approves 5-year library levy for ballot after 4-1 vote
Summary
City council approved placing a five-year local option levy on the May special election ballot seeking an increase from 40¢ to 56¢ per $1,000 assessed value to support the city library; the measure was adopted by a 4-1 vote.
The Stayton City Council voted 4-1 to place a five-year local option levy to fund the city library on the May special election ballot. The resolution (No. 25-006) would levy a tax rate of 56¢ per $1,000 of assessed value beginning in fiscal year 2026–27.
The nut graf: Councilors and library staff framed the request as an effort to maintain current services on a tight budget; dissenting councilors asked for a deeper review of cuts and for clearer messaging about additional levies planned for parks and the pool.
Library Director Jenna told council the library operates…
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