Lucas County Issue 15 — City of Oregon: Senior Citizens Property Tax (Additional, 0.5 mill)

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Oregon voters

What it does
PROPERTY TAX (ADDITIONAL - 0.5 mill, 5 YEARS, COMMENCING 2026, FIRST DUE 2027) An additional tax for the benefit of the City of Oregon for the purpose of providing or maintaining senior citizens services or facilities that the county auditor estimates will collect $375,943 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.5 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $18 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026, first due in calendar year 2027.
What it would cost
Up to 0.5 mills for 5 years. The ballot puts the cost at $18 a year for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value. Your tax bill or county auditor shows your home's value.
Needed to pass
A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Left–right lean
Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

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Quick answers

How many votes does Lucas County Issue 15 need to pass?
A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Should I vote yes or no on Lucas County Issue 15?
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When is the vote?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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