Voting in Oregon
In 1998 Oregon voters overwhelmingly passed a ballot measure directing elections to be conducted by mail, commonly referred to as Vote By Mail. This method of voting replaces traditional polling place elections.
In 1998 Oregon voters overwhelmingly passed a ballot measure directing elections to be conducted by mail, commonly referred to as Vote By Mail. This method of voting replaces traditional polling place elections.
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 – Last day to file measure arguments for the Voters' Pamphlet (must be received in the Clackamas County Elections office by 5 p.m.)
Nov. 3, 2015 Special Election Results
Nov. 3, 2015 Special Election Canvas/Precinct Results
Milwaukie City Council Position 3 Wilda Parks |
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West Linn City Council Position Robert Martin, Casey Stroupe, Michael Selvaggio |
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Measure 3-468 City of Wilsonville, to form Coffee Creek Urban Renewal District |
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Measure 3-469 Canby Fire District, Local Option Levy |
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Measure 3-470 City of Damascus, Changes to City Charter |
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Measure 3-471 City of Gladstone, Authorization to construct and incur debt to finance Civic Buildings |
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Measure 26-169 Riverdale School District, Local Option Levy |
Note: All Voter Pamphlet statements/arguments are filed with County Elections.
July | 21 | Last day to file notice of measure election |
25 | Last day to file measure arguments for Voters' Pamphlet | |
29 | Voters' Pamphlet becomes public | |
Aug. | 6 | Military/Overseas ballots mailed |
22 | Out-of-state ballots mailed | |
31 | Dropsites open | |
Sept. | 1-5 | Local ballots arrive, Voters' Pamphlet will be mailed in ballot envelope |
20 | ELECTION DAY. Ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. First results published 8 p.m. | |
Oct. | 4 | Last day for voters to resolve missing or mismatched ballot envelope signatures |
10 | Deadline to certify election results |
The residence address on your voter registration determines which elected officials represent you. Some are the same for the entire county. Please see below for full information on local, state, and federal elected officials.
Which precinct am I registered in?
Find out who represents you in the State Senate, State House of Representatives, and U.S. Congress.
All of the Elected County Officials below represent the entire county, regardless of your address. Metro districts are based on your address. Find your Metro District here.
Tootie Smith, County Commissioner - Chair
Address: 2051 Kaen Road, 4th Floor, Oregon City OR 97045
Phone: 503-655-8581 | Fax: 503-742-5919 | bcc@clackamas.us
Paul Savas, County Commissioner, Position 2
Address: 2051 Kaen Road, 4th Floor, Oregon City OR 97045
Phone: 503-655-8581 | Fax: 503-742-5919 | bcc@clackamas.u
Martha Schrader, County Commissioner, Position 3
Address: 2051 Kaen Road, 4th Floor, Oregon City OR 97045
Phone: 503-655-8581 | Fax: 503-742-5919 | bcc@clackamas.u
Mark Shull, County Commissioner, Position 4
Address: 2051 Kaen Road, 4th Floor, Oregon City OR 97045
Phone: 503-655-8581 | Fax: 503-742-5919 | bcc@clackamas.u
Ben West, County Commissioner, Position 5
Address: 2051 Kaen Road, 4th Floor, Oregon City OR 97045
Phone: 503-655-8581 | Fax: 503-742-5919 | bcc@clackamas.u
Bronson Rueda
Address: 150 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: 503-655-8671| Fax: 503-655-8313 | brueda@clackamas.us
Catherine McMullen
1710 Red Soils Court, Suite 100, Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: 503-655-8510 | Fax: 503-650-5687 | CatherineMcMullen@clackamas.us
John Wentworth
Address: 807 Main St., Courthouse Room 7, Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: 503-655-8431 | Fax: 503-650-8943 | districtattorney@clackamas.us
Karen Brisbin
Address: 11750 SE 82nd Ave, Suite D, Happy Valley 97086
Phone: 503-794-3800 | Fax: 503-794-3808 | kbrisbin@clackamas.us
Angela Brandenburg
Address: 2223 Kaen Road, Oregon City OR 97045
Emergency Number: 9-1-1 | Non-emergency Number to Report a Crime: 503-655-8211
Business Phone: 503-785-5000 | Fax: 503-785-5190 | More contacts
Brian Nava
Address: 2051 Kaen Road, 4th Floor Oregon City OR 97045
Phone: 503-742-5995 | Fax: 503-742-5996 | bnava@clackamas.us
Lynn Peterson, President of Council
Address: 600 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 503-797-1889 | Fax: 503-797-1793 | lynn.peterson@oregonmetro.gov
Brian Evans, Auditor
Address: 600 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 503-797-1891 | Fax: 503-797-1831 | brian.evans@oregonmetro.gov
Ashton Simpson, Councilor, District 1
Address: 600 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 503-797-1547 | Fax: 503-797-1793 | ashton.simpson@oregonmetro.gov
Christine Lewis, Councilor, District 2
Address: 600 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 503-797-1887 | Fax: 503-797-1793 | christine.lewis@oregonmetro.gov
Gerritt Rosenthal, Councilor, District 3
Address: 600 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 503-797-1549 | Fax: 503-797-1793 | gerritt.rosenthal@oregonmetro.gov
The Elected officials below represent the entire state. State Senators and Representatives are elected by district. Find out which districts your registration address is in here.
Governor | Tina Kotek – Democrat |
Secretary of State | Cheryl Myers - interim |
State Treasurer | Tobias Read – Democrat |
Attorney General | Ellen Rosenblum – Democrat |
Commissioner of Labor & Industries | Christina Stephenson – Democrat |
The Federal Elected Officials below represent the entire state. US Congress Districts are based on your registration address. Find out which district you are in here.
Joseph Biden, President - Democrat
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC 20500
1-202-456-1111 (comments)
1-202-456-1414 (information)
president@whitehouse.gov
Kamala Harris, Vice President - Democrat
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC 20500
1-202-456-1111 (comments)
1-202-456-1414 (information)
vice.president@whitehouse.gov
Ron Wyden – Democrat
Washington DC Address:
221 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510
1-202-224-5244
Contact
Local contact information:
911 NE 11th Ave., Ste. 630, Portland OR 97232
503-326-7525
Jeff Merkley – Democrat
Washington DC Address:
313 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510
1-202-224-3753
senator@merkley.senate.gov
Local contact information:
121 SW Salmon St., Ste. 1400, Portland, OR 97204
503-326-3386
Note: City candidates file candidacy with individual cities and Soil and Water candidates file candidacy with the Department of Agriculture.
All Voter Pamphlet statements/arguments are filed with County Elections.
Sept. | 1 | Last day to file Voters' Pamphlet statement (Metro and county candidates only). |
8 | Voters' Pamphlet materials become public (Metro and county candidates only). | |
12 | Last day to file measure arguments or candidate statements for City positions. | |
16 | Measure arguments and City candidates statements become public. | |
24 | Military/Overseas ballots mailed. | |
Oct. | 10 | Out-of-state ballots mailed. |
14-19 | Voters' Pamphlet arrives. (approx) | |
19 | Dropsites open | |
20-24 | Local ballots arrive. | |
Nov. | 8 | ELECTION DAY. Ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. First results published 8 p.m. |
22 | Last day for voters to resolve missing or mismatched ballot envelope signatures | |
28 | Deadline to certify election results |
November 2016 Voters' Pamphlet
Below is a list of positions for which Clackamas County is the filing officer.
Board of County Commissioners | ||
Position 1 (Chair) | ||
John Ludlow |
voters’
pamphlet |
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Jim Bernard |
voters’
pamphlet |
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Position 4 | ||
Ken Humberston |
voters’
pamphlet |
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Tootie Smith |
voters’
pamphlet |
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County Sheriff | ||
Craig Roberts |
voters’
pamphlet |
The District Attorney is not listed because the State is the filing officer for district attorneys who are state employees.
Below are links to lists of city candidates certified to Clackamas County Elections by the city recorders. Cities must have their list of candidates certified to the County Elections Office no later than Thursday, September 8, 2016 and lists will be added to this web page as they are received.
Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District Candidates
Measure 3-481 City of Gladstone, Prohibits Certain Marijuana Licensees |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-482 City of Canby, Levy Renewal for Swim Center |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-483 City of Canby, Removes Citywide Ban on Marijuana Businesses |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-484 City of Canby, Imposes Tax on Marijuana Sales |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-485 City of Wilsonville, Bonds for Recreation and Aquatic Center |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-486 City of Wilsonville, Prohibits Certain Marijuana Facilities |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-487 North Clackamas SD #12, Bonds to Improve Schools |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-488 City of Molalla, Authorizing Tax on Recreational Sale of Marijuana Items |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-489 City of Lake Oswego, Charter Amendment Relating to Notices of City Elections |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-490 City of Lake Oswego, Prohibits Certain Marijuana Production and Sales Facilities |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-491 City of Lake Oswego, Advisory Vote on Municipal Broadband Network |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 26-178 Metro, Renews Local Option Levy; Protects Natural Areas, Water Quality, Fish |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 34-247 City of Tualatin, Charter Amendment Term Limits for Member of City Council |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-492 City of Gladstone, Authorizing Tax on Recreational Retail Sales of Marijuana Items |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-493 Boring Fire District, Authorizes Dissolution of Boring Rural Fire Protection District #59 |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-494 Clackamas Fire District, Annexation of Boring RFPD #59 boundaries into Clackamas Fire District #1 |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-495 City of Milwaukie, Imposes City Tax on Marijuana Retailer's Sale of Marijuana Items |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-496 City of Happy Valley, Authorizing Tax on Recreational Retail Sales of Marijuana Items |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-497 City of Oregon City, Oregon City Community Safety Facility General Obligation Bond Authorization |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-498 City of Oregon City, Changes Status of Wesley Lynn Park; Allows Easement |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-499 City of Sandy, Prohibits Certain Marijuana Registrants and Licenses in Sandy |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-500 City of Sandy, Authorizing Tax on Recreational Retail Sales of Marijuana Items |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-501 Estacada School District, Bonds for School Improvements |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-502 Renewal of Current County Sheriff Public Safety Local Option Levy |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-503 Boring Fire District Area Annexation into Clackamas Fire District |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-504 Molalla River School District Bonds for New Construction, Safety, Repairs, Renovation and Increased Enrollment |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-505 City of Gladstone, Charter Amendment Requiring Approval for Park Sale or Lease |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-506 City of Gladstone, Charter Amendment Requiring Voter Approval to Change Designation of Parks |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-507 City of Oregon City, Imposes City Tax on Sale of Recreational Marijuana |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-508 City of Oregon City, Prohibits Certain Marijuana Registrants and Licenses |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-509 Clackamas County, Temporary 6-Cent Per Gallon Vehicle Fuel Tax |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-510 Clackamas County, Ordinance Imposing 3% County Tax on Retail Sales of Marijuana |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-511 City of Gladstone Home Rule Charter |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-512 City of Gladstone, Charter Amendment - Length of Mayoral Term |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-513 City of West Linn, Prohibits Certain Marijuana Registrants, Licensees, and Businesses in West Linn |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 3-514 City of Oregon City, Amends Charter to Limit Urban Renewal Activity |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 26-179 City of Portland, Bonds to Fund Affordable Housing |
voters'
pamphlet |
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Measure 34-248 Tigard-Tualatin School District, Bonds to Modernize Schools, Improve Safety and Technology; Reduce Overcrowding |
voters'
pamphlet |
Deadline to file Voters' Pamphlet arguments in support of or opposition to measure is 5 p.m. Monday, March 23.
Measure 3-466 | General Obligation Bond for Clackamas County Fire District #1 |
Measure 3-467 | Happy Valley Police Services Levy |
Candidates may begin filing for available positions beginning Feb. 7, 2015 and ending March 19, 2015. Filings must be received in the Elections Division Office by 5 p.m. on March 19. The candidate packet is available on this website and should be reviewed for eligibility requirements as all districts requirements are not the same.
Deadline to file (optional) candidate statements for the Voters' Pamphlet is 5 p.m. Monday, March 23.
Below is a list of positions by district that will be on the ballot in the May 19, 2015 election. Those listed have been confirmed with the district as being correct for candidates to file for. The list will be updated as additional districts respond. All districts must respond by Feb. 3.
Some positions are listed as a two year term. These are terms where the position holder could not complete their term and it must be filled for the remaining two years of the term.
School, Community College and ESD Districts
Water and Water Control Districts
Park and Recreation, Road, Sanitary, and Transportation Districts
A note about reading results:
November 7, 2023 Special Election
May 16, 2023 Special District Election
March 14, 2023 Special Election
November 8, 2022 General Election
August 23, 2022 Special Election
January 18, 2022 Recall Election - Newberg School District
November 2, 2021 Special Election
May 18, 2021 Special District Election
March 9, 2021 City of Oregon City, Mayor
November 10, 2020 Recall Election (City of Oregon City)
November 3, 2020 General Election
August 11, 2020 Special Election
November 5, 2019 Special Election
September 17, 2019 Special Election
May 21, 2019 Special District Election
March 13, 2018 Special Election
Jan. 23, 2018 Special Election
Sept. 19, 2017 Special Election
May 23, 2017 Gladstone Recall Election
May 16, 2017 Special District Election
November 8, 2016 General Election
November 3, 2015 Special Election
May 19, 2015 Special District Election
March 10, 2015 Special Election
November 4, 2014 General Election
September 16, 2014 Special Election
November 5, 2013 Special Election
September 17, 2013 Special Election
May 21, 2013 Special District Election
March 19, 2013 Recall Election
March 12, 2013 Special Election Results
November 6, 2012 General Election
September 18, 2012 Special Election
May 15, 2012 Primary Election
March 13, 2012 Special Election
December 6, 2011 Oregon City Recall Election
November 8, 2011 Special Election
May 17, 2011 Special Election
March 8, 2011 Special Election
November 2, 2010 General Election
September 21, 2010 Special Election
May 18, 2010 Primary Election
March 9, 2010 Special Election
January 26, 2010 Special Election
November 3, 2009 Special Election
September 15, 2009 Special Election
May 19, 2009 Special Election
November 4, 2008 General Election
May 20, 2008 Primary Election
March 11, 2008 Special Election
May 15, 2007 Special Election
March 16, 2007 Special Election
December 12, 2006 Hoodland Recall
November 7, 2006 General Election
September 19, 2006 Special Election
May 16, 2006 Primary Election
March 14, 2006 Special Election
November 8, 2005 Special Election
September 20, 2005 Special Election
May 17, 2005 Special Election Results
March 8, 2005 Special Election
November 2, 2004 General Election
September 21, 2004 Special Election
May 18, 2004 Primary Election
March 9, 2004 Special Election
February 3, 2004 Special Election
November 4, 2003 Special Election
September 16, 2003 Special Election
May 20, 2003 Special Election
March 11, 2003 Special Election
January 28, 2003 Special Election
November 21, 2002 Special Election
November 5, 2002 General Election
September 17, 2002 Special Election
May 21, 2002 Primary Election
March 12, 2002 Special Election
November 8, 2001 Special Election
September 18, 2001 Special Election
May 15, 2001 Special Election
March 13, 2001 Special Election
November 7, 2000 General Election
September 19, 2000 Special Election
November 2, 1999 Special Election
September 21, 1999 Special Election
May 18, 1999 Special Election
March 9, 1999 Special Election
November 3, 1998 General Election
September 15, 1998 Special Election
May 19, 1998 Primary Election
March 10, 1998 Special Election
November 4, 1997 Special Election
May 20, 1997 Special Election
March 11, 1997 Special Election
November 5, 1996 General Election
October 29, 1996 Recall Election
May 21, 1996 Primary Election
May 21, 1996 Primary Election
March 12, 1996 Special Election
November 7, 1995 Special Election
September 19, 1995 Special Election
October 28, 1995 Recall Election
May 16, 1995 Special Election
March 28, 1995 Special Election
If you are looking for previous election results, please contact us at elections@clackamas.us.
Important election dates | Measures | Official drop sites | Voters' Pamphlet
January 2018 | |
19 | Measure Arguments Available to Public |
26 | Ballots mailed to Military/Overseas Voters |
February 2018 | |
12 | Ballots Mailed to Out of State Voters |
20 | Last Day to Register to Vote for March 13, 2018 Special Election |
21 | Local ballots mailed / official drop sites open |
March 2018 | |
6 | Public Certification Test 9 a.m. |
13 | Election Day. Ballots due by 8 p.m. |
27 | Last Day to Resolve Ballot Challenges |
34-280 | Annexation of City of Newberg Territory by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue |
34-281 | Annexation of Newberg Rural Fire Protection District by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue |
Filed Candidates | Measures | Precinct Committee Persons | Voters' Pamphlet | Military/Overseas Voters' Guide | Returns to Date | Turnout Compared to Past Elections
Drop Site Locator (find the nearest official Drop Site anywhere in the state)
Drop Site List (locations in Clackamas County)
Below is a list of positions for which Clackamas County is the filing officer.
Complete List of Filed Candidates
Board of County Commissioners | ||
Position 2 | ||
Louise Lopes | ||
Paul Savas | ||
Peter Winter | ||
Position 5 | ||
Sonya Fischer | ||
County Clerk | ||
Sherry Hall | ||
Sherry Healy | ||
Pamela White | ||
County Treasurer | ||
Brian T. Nava Pursuant to ORS 249.091, Brian T Nava is nominated and the contest for County Treasurer will not be printed on the Primary election ballot in May. County Treasurer will appear on the General election ballot in November. |
3-525 Lake Grove Fire District #57 - Five-Year Local Option Levy for Fire Services
3-526 City of Happy Valley - Approval of Happy Valley Parks and Recreation Levy for Five-Years
3-527 City of West Linn – Bonds to Improve Roads, Parks and City Facilities
3-528 City of West Linn – Advisory Vote for Annexation of 6.47 Acres on Bland Circle
3-530 City of Gladstone – Charter Authorization to Construct a New Library
3-531 City of Gladstone – Charter Authorization to Sell Surplus Real Property
3-532 City of Molalla – Creating Street Management System for City of Molalla
3-533 Estacada Cemetery Maintenance District – Five-year Local Option Tax
3-534 City of Estacada – Amendments to 2006 Estacada City Charter
24-428 Aurora RFPD #63 – Replace Current Tax Levy for Emergency Fire and Medical Services
26-197 City of Portland – Renew Portland Children’s Levy for five years
Important election dates | Measures | Results | Canvass
City of Happy Valley | |
City of West Linn | |
Portland Community College |
Sept. 2017 | ||
7 | Last Day to File/Withdraw Notice of Measure Election | |
11 | Last Day to File Measure Argument for County Voter's Pamphlet | |
15 | Measure Arguments available to the public | |
23 | Military/Overseas Ballots Mailed | |
Oct. 2017 | ||
9 | Out of State Ballots Mailed | |
17 | Last Day to Register to Vote | |
18 | Local Ballots Mailed | |
Nov. 2017 | ||
7 | Election day - Ballots due by 8 p.m. |
3-518 City of Happy Valley, Proposal to Annex 12.33 Acres into the City of Happy Valley
3-519 Hwy 43 Road Improvements in Hammerle Park
3-520 Hwy 43 Road Improvements in 19095 Willamette Drive Open Space
3-521 Hwy 43 Road Improvements in Hidden Springs Open Space
3-522 Hwy 43 Road Improvements in 21395 Willamette Drive Open Space
3-523 Amends City Charter clarifying council member input to City Manager
3-524 Amends City Charter regarding City Attorney authority and responsibilities