Stayton Public Library - Local Option Levy
May 20, 2025 Special District Election

• Summary and Levy Tax Use ▲

  The City of Stayton is seeking a five-year local option tax of $0.56 per $1,000 of assessed value for continued operating support of the Stayton Public Library beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27. The proposed tax will take replace of the existing five-year local option tax passed in 2021, which ends June 30, 2026.

  Levy funding will enable the Library to maintain its current levels of service and operation for all ages, including: 

  • A friendly and welcoming team dedicated to serving this community
  • Inviting and inclusive spaces
  • Dynamic programming
  • Public computers and free Wi-Fi
  • Public access to a vast collection of books and materials available 5 days a week

  

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• Why Vote Now? ▲

  The primary source of revenue for the Library is the local option levy. Failure of the proposed levy at the May 20, 2025 election will have an unprecedented negative impact on the operations, services, and programs of the Stayton Public Library. Reduced funding will result in reduced operating hours, cut staff, and perhaps even Library closure.

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• Why is a Levy Necessary? ▲
  Because of property tax limits set by statewide Measures 47 and 50 in the 1990s, the City is unable to raise it's permanent tax rate, even with majority community support. As a result, the City depends on voter-approved local option levies to supplement its operating budget in order to continue to provide necessary funding for maintaining community services that enhance our quality of lie, such as the Library.

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• Wasn't there a Levy already approved? ▲

  Yes! Voters have consistently passed levies during the following years, with the newly approved levy replacing the expiring levy.

  • Nov. 1998
  • May 2002
  • May 2004
  • May 2008
  • May 2012
  • May 2016
  • May 2021 *expiring

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• Have a Question About the Proposed Library Levy? ▲
  Submit your questions below about the proposed Library Local Option Levy and we will respond and add the question to a FAQ section on this page. 

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