Salem, OR
Election Date: May 16, 2006
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Defeated, 52% - 48% (needed 50% turnout)
A five-year property tax increase plan to support expanded bus service and other transit projects will be on the ballot in the Salem-Keizer area. The increase would generate approximately $28 million over five years. The measure passed but tax increases require at least 50% of all registered voters to participate. Officials may resubmit the measure in November 2006.