Measure on the ballot in the 2026 Oregon General Election in Newport.
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Get StartedMeasure not projected to increase levy rate of existing bonds. No increase expected with passage. The City of Newport seeks approval for principal amount of $38,425,000 in general obligation bonds to finance capital costs, including: Protecting Beaches, Bay, Rivers and Coastal Habitat: *Upgrade sewer capacity at Nye Beach & Bayfront preventing sewage overflows *Reduce storm-driven backups *Relocate pump stations to more secure locations *Dam overflow pipe repair Increasing Drinking Water Safety & Reliability: *Seismically strengthen main drinking water lines *Repair failing water tank Improve Accessibility & Fire Safety: *Increase fire and residential water capacity & reliability *Improve West Olive Street safety *Make all City elevators ADA accessible Repairing Parks, Sidewalks & Roads: *Betty Wheeler Park Improvements *Sam Moore Park & Trail Enhancements *Sidewalk repairs *Repair City-owned roads *Additional safety, facility improvements Requires community oversight committee, regular audits. *Bonds may be issued in multiple series, each maturing within 21 years from issuance *Projected to not increase levy rate above existing bonds. *Actual levy rates may differ due to interest rates and changes in property value.
Shall the City: maintain existing bond rate, fund projects repairing critical facilities, wastewater treatment; protect coastal habitats and drinking water? 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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