Elections - The Banks Post (Page 4)

Don't put political signs in the right-of-way

Washington County Land Use and Transportation doesn't care who you vote for. They do care if you put a political sign in a county right-of-way.

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 Sep 2024

Don't put political signs in the right-of-way

Oregon election officials say data entry error added 306 noncitizens to voter rolls, two voted

State election officials and Gov. Tina Kotek stressed that the error was caught and won’t affect the 2024 election.

By Julia Shumway

/ 13 Sep 2024

Oregon election officials say data entry error added 306 noncitizens to voter rolls, two voted

Banks Mayor Stephanie Jones seeks reelection

Mayor Stephanie Jones is running for reelection to a third mayoral term in November. "I am not done with the job," Jones said in an email to the

By Chas Hundley

/ 6 Sep 2024

Banks Mayor Stephanie Jones seeks reelection

City Councilor Marsha Kirk to challenge Mayor Stephanie Jones in November election

With about three months to go before the general election and the filing window open until August 21, two candidates are confirmed to be running for mayor in Banks. Current

By Chas Hundley

/ 14 Aug 2024

City Councilor Marsha Kirk to challenge Mayor Stephanie Jones in November election

Ballot measures on cannabis unions, higher corporate taxes could be on November ballot

Friday was the deadline for groups to submit the more than 100,000 petition signatures needed to give voters a chance to approve or reject ballot measures. Only two measures – one that would tax corporations more to give $750 annual payments to all Oregonians and one that would restrict union-bustin

By Julia Shumway

/ 8 Jul 2024

Ballot measures on cannabis unions, higher corporate taxes could be on November ballot

Voters have their say

Voters had their say in Tuesday night's primary, selecting candidates for their party's nomination to statewide, congressional and statewide offices, while also making decisions on local ballot measures and county races. We spoke to candidates, officials and others to find out what's next.

By Chas Hundley

/ 22 May 2024

Primary voters tap legislators, treasurer and an attorney for statewide office

Oregon voters decided to give a slate of state legislators a chance to prove themselves worthy of a promotion to statewide office in the November elections.

By Ben Botkin

/ 22 May 2024

Primary voters tap legislators, treasurer and an attorney for statewide office

In House District 31 Republican primary, a Banks-area candidate is breezing toward a win

As of 8 p.m., Darcey Edwards had what appears to be an insurmountable lead over Aaron Hall, with the Banks-area Edwards leading in initial results published just after 8 p.m. with 80.85% of the vote to North Plains resident Hall's 18.29%.

By Chas Hundley

/ 21 May 2024

In House District 31 Republican primary, a Banks-area candidate is breezing toward a win

Banks School District bond, Banks Fire District levy on track to pass in initial election results

A bond to replace much of the Banks High School held a commanding 60% of the vote in the first election results, and the Banks Fire District levy renewal was on track to win.

By Chas Hundley

/ 21 May 2024

Banks School District bond, Banks Fire District levy on track to pass in initial election results

Vote by 8 p.m. tonight

Drop your ballot off by 8 p.m. Tuesday night, or mail it with a postmark by then to have your vote counted.

By Chas Hundley

/ 21 May 2024

Return ballot by 8 p.m. May 21 to have vote counted

Those looking to cast a vote must either drop their signed ballot in one of numerous ballot drop boxes scattered across the county or mail it, as long as it is postmarked by 8 p.m. Tuesday night.

By Chas Hundley

/ 16 May 2024

Return ballot by 8 p.m. May 21 to have vote counted

On the ballot: a renewal for the existing Banks Fire District levy

Banks-area voters are being asked to renew a five year levy for the Banks Fire District, which would not raise taxes, maintaining funding that makes up more than one-third of the district's budget.

By Chas Hundley

/ 9 May 2024

On the ballot: a renewal for the existing Banks Fire District levy