Salem, OR – Property Tax, Nov. 2008

Salem, OR

Election Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 48% - 52%

The Salem-Keizer Transit District has placed a five-year, $30.4 million local option tax levy on the November ballot to fund the transit district's operations. The measure asks taxpayers for 49 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. Officials at the transit agency plan to cut jobs and services if the tax measure fails.