The results won’t be official for a few weeks, but it appears the Corvallis Livability Levy, or Measure 2-141, is winning by a landslide this evening. The margin at 8:04 pm. was 65.76% to 34.24%.
So far, turnout is 35.8%, there were 11,351 ballots cast, and 31,697 eligible to vote. When this levy last came before voters in 2019, it won by 72.93% to 27.07%.
What the City Livability Levy Costs, and What it Pays For
Corvallis currently imposes $1.07 in added property taxes per $1,000 of assessed value, and tonight’s vote extends that added tax another five years. According to the City’s filings for the election, the levy primarily funds expanded offerings and hours from the library, and added offerings from the Parks & Recreation Department.
Also, $480,000 in grants will be directed annually to local social service agencies. 51.9% of the remaining revenue, after that $480,000, will go to the Corvallis Public Library, which can now continue its currently expanded open days and hours – and added materials, programs, and outreach. In the first year, that would be $3,137,511.
48.1% of the remaining revenue, after the social services grants, are earmarked to continue expanded Parks & Recreation programs, the Osborn Aquatic Center, Corvallis Community Center, the Majestic Theatre, and Parks services and maintenance. In the first year it would amount to $2,907,789.
In subsequent years, as assessed property values increase, the funding would also increase. Notably, the state caps how much assessed values can increase each year.
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