Reynolds School District No. 7 Measure 26-268 — Bonds to Increase Safety, Security; Repair, Construct Schools; Increase Accessibility (Multnomah County)

What it does

Shall District issue bonds, projected to maintain 2026 bond rate, to increase safety, repair, replace aging schools and increase accessibility? If the bonds are approved, they will be payable from taxes on property or property ownership that are not subject to the limits of sections 11 and 11b, Article XI of the Oregon Constitution.

A YES vote means

The Reynolds School District could issue bonds, projected to keep the 2026 bond rate, to improve safety, repair and replace aging schools and improve accessibility, repaid with property taxes.

A NO vote means

The Reynolds School District would not issue these bonds.

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

Unclear: our AI read of the official summary isn't confident enough (we require 70%) to place this on the left–right spectrum, so we don't. Read the summary and decide for yourself.

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Background

According to the district's notice of measure election, Reynolds School District seeks $162.5 million in bonds and would receive $8,168,000 in state matching funds only if the measure passes.

The district says the measure is projected to keep its 2026 bond levy rate of $1.62 per $1,000 of assessed value, though the actual rate may differ with interest rates and property values.

Planned projects include replacing the 72-year-old Glenfair Elementary, districtwide roofing, HVAC, plumbing and electrical repairs, new fire alarm, PA and perimeter security systems, ADA upgrades, and a new turf field and bleachers at Reynolds High School.

The notice says bonds may be issued in multiple series maturing within 21 years, with a community oversight committee and regular audits.

Put on the ballot by Reynolds School District No. 7 Board of Directors (referral date and vote not stated); notice signed August 31, 2026.

From official source.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Reynolds School District No. 7 Measure 26-268 mean?

The Reynolds School District could issue bonds, projected to keep the 2026 bond rate, to improve safety, repair and replace aging schools and improve accessibility, repaid with property taxes.

What does a NO vote on Reynolds School District No. 7 Measure 26-268 mean?

The Reynolds School District would not issue these bonds.

How many votes does Reynolds School District No. 7 Measure 26-268 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 Reynolds School District No. 7 Measure 26-268?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

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.