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Elections
County News Dispatch: Filing deadline for political office approaches, short term rentals, county K-9
K-9 Bolo and deputy Michael Zaugg. Photo: Washington County Sheriff’s Office This week’s installment of the county dispatch – quick hits that you should read, that we want to write about, but don’t have the staff and time to fully dive into. Filing deadline for local office approaches The May[Read More…]
In upcoming November 2019 special district election, no ballot for Banks-area voters
The Washington County voters’ pamphlet. Photo: Chas Hundley WASHINGTON COUNTY – Voters’ pamphlets for the upcoming November 5 special district election have all been mailed, but for those in the bounds of this newspaper’s territory, there won’t be a ballot following it. For readers in Banks, Buxton, and Timber, there’s[Read More…]
For Roy, Mountaindale area voters, TVF&R levy will pass, and an incumbent will fall
A fire truck near Roy from the former Washington County Fire District #2, which was annexed into TVF&R in 2017. Photo: Chas Hundley WASHINGTON COUNTY – Early elections results indicate that, should results hold, the Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue local option levy will pass, with voters in early results[Read More…]
Early results show Banks Fire District voters approve levy, Moore leads in Banks School Board race
A Washington County elections worker prepares to collect ballots in Forest Grove. Photo: Chas Hundley WASHINGTON COUNTY – Early elections results indicate that, should results hold, the Banks Fire District will receive approval from area voters in their ask for continued—and increased—funding through a local option levy. As of 9[Read More…]
With one day to go for May elections, Washington Co. says turnout is 15%
The Banks Public Library is host to a 24 hour ballot drop box. Photo: Chas Hundley WASHINGTON COUNTY – The May special elections will end at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, and according to the Washington County elections office, just 15% of registered voters have turned in a ballot so[Read More…]
In TVF&R race, two candidates have dropped out
A fire truck near Roy from the former Washington County Fire District #2, which was annexed into TVF&R in 2017. Photo: Chas Hundley ROY – Two Washington County candidates for Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Board (TVF&R) of Directors positions bowed out of the May 21 race, although their names[Read More…]
For May special elections, voter registration deadline looms
A ballot drop box at the Banks Public Library. Photo: Chas Hundley WASHINGTON COUNTY – Dozens of contenders have thrown their hat into the ring to lead, represent, and hold positions of authority in local school and fire boards that will define where the tax dollars of voters go to[Read More…]
For Roy, Mountaindale, contested races await for Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue board positions
The Mountaindale Store. Photo: Chas Hundley MOUNTAINDALE, ROY – Those in Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue’s (TVF&R) service territory will see a contested race for both seats that are up for reelection in the special districts election on Tuesday, May 21. In addition to asking voters to choose who will[Read More…]
In Banks region, just one seat contested in May elections
A ballot box in front of the Banks Public Library. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – For readers in much of this newspaper’s coverage area, the special districts election on Tuesday, May 21 will hold few surprises. With the exception of one Banks School Board position and a choice to renew[Read More…]