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Board refers five‑year Multnomah County history levy renewal to May 2026 ballot

Multnomah County Board of Commissioners · January 16, 2026
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Summary

The Board unanimously adopted materials to place a five‑year history levy renewal on the May 2026 ballot, keeping the current rate and preserving free admission benefits for county residents; levy co‑chairs and Oregon Historical Society leaders presented oversight and benefits.

The Multnomah County Board voted to refer a five‑year renewal of the county history levy to the May 2026 ballot, keeping the current rate and preserving free admission for county residents to the Oregon Historical Society and four East County history organizations.

Diane McKeel, co‑chair of the levy oversight committee, told the board the levy — first passed in 2010 and renewed…

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