The May 2023 Special District Election included three ballot measures. Click the measure title to read an explanation and the main arguments for and against it.
Multnomah County
Measure 26-238: Eviction Representation (Official title: Establishes residential tenant resources program, eviction representation, capital gains tax).
Click here to watch the voter forum about Measure 26-238. This recorded forum features speakers both for and against the measure.
City of Gresham
Measure 26-239: Operating Levy (Official title: Five-year operating levy for police, fire, homeless and crisis response.)
City of Portland
Measure 26-240: Children’s Levy Renewal (Official title: Renew Portland Children’s Levy investment for five years)
Tax effects of passing new and renewed levies
Read a general article about how passing a new levy or renewing a levy for your district may affect your taxes.