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Philomath council postpones psilocybin ballot to May 2026, citing $50,000 special-election cost
Summary
The Philomath City Council voted 6–0 on July 22 to delay placing a psilocybin ballot in a November 2025 special election after staff said the city would face an estimated $50,000 bill if it were the only jurisdiction on that ballot; the measure will be rescheduled for the May 2026 general election unless the council directs otherwise.
The Philomath City Council voted unanimously on July 22 to postpone submittal of a proposed psilocybin ballot measure from a November 2025 special election to the May 2026 general election.
City staff told the council that Benton County had informed the city it would be the only jurisdiction with items on a November special-election ballot, meaning the city would pay the full cost of that election. "We'll spend about $50,000 to…
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