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Marion County commissioners refer Mt. Angel–Monitor fire district formation to November ballot
Summary
At a July 27 public hearing, Marion County commissioners unanimously moved to refer a measure to form the Mt. Angel–Monitor Fire District — including establishing a permanent tax rate — to the November 3, 2026, General Election, subject to voter approval and statutory steps under ORS 198.805 and ORS 198.462.
Marion County commissioners voted unanimously July 27 to close a public hearing on a petition to form the Mt. Angel–Monitor Fire District and to refer a ballot measure to voters at the November 3, 2026, General Election.
The motion, moved by Commissioner Kevin Cameron and seconded by Commissioner Danielle Bethell, directed the Board Chair to sign a completed SEL 805 Request for Ballot Title form and file it with the Marion County Clerk. The board recorded that the action was taken pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes ORS 198.805 and ORS 198.462. The motion text in the record states the proposed area "could be benefitted by the formation of the New District if approved by the voters." All three commissioners voted aye.
Mt. Angel Fire Chief Jim Trierweiler and Monitor Fire Chief William Nightingale presented a PowerPoint and an area map to the board outlining the proposed boundaries and operational considerations for the new district. Marion County Assistant Legal Counsel Andrew Mittendorf outlined the statutory process for formation and the steps required to place the measure on the ballot. The minutes note that Clackamas County Commissioners Craig Roberts and Diana Helm were invited to the podium; the record provided does not include verbatim remarks from those invited.
Seven people signed up and provided public comment during the hearing; the minutes record the number of commenters but do not provide the content of their remarks in the transcript segments supplied. Marion County Sheriff Nick Hunter was also invited to speak; the provided record does not include substantive remarks from the sheriff in the segments available.
If approved by voters on Nov. 3, the order would form the new Mt. Angel–Monitor Fire District and establish a permanent tax rate; the minutes do not specify the tax rate amount. The board adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
