Measure on the ballot in the 2026 Oregon General Election in Hood River.
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Get StartedBonds will be used to finance capital costs to renovate and expand the City's Police Station and is expected to include: - Expansion for future staffing growth and American with Disabilities Act improvements. - Mitigation of mold and water intrusion. - Ventilated evidence processing facilities for handling dangerous substances like fentanyl, and methamphetamine. Seismic retrofitting to essential public safety facility standards. - Emergency power back-up. - Secure interview rooms to support officer safety and high-quality evidence gathering. - Adequate restrooms for staff and visitors. - Covered parking and access improvements for quicker and safer responses to calls during inclement weather. - Modern evidence and filing systems. - Professional offices, meeting spaces, and public areas. - Furnishing, equipment, and related improvements. General obligation bonds would be issued in an amount not to exceed $8.7 million, potentially in multiple series, each maturing within 20 years. The estimated annual tax rate is $0.34 per $1,000 of assessed value. Actual levy rate may differ due to changes in interest rates and assessed value. Requires independent annual audits
Shall City issue bonds, renovate and expand existing public safety facility to address health and safety hazards 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.
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