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The Oregon Secretary of State website will tell you whether your ballot was received and counted – or whether it was lost in the shuffle. Go here.
The Oregon Secretary of State website will tell you whether your ballot was received and counted – or whether it was lost in the shuffle. Go here.
Count on the Wavelength November 2 for real-time results in municipal and county-wide elections as we report from the Lincoln County Clerk’s office beginning at 8:00 p.m. As vote counts are announced, you will know as soon as we know. Friend us now on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to receive instant notification on your mobile device or computer as soon as new vote counts are available. We will also provide links to statewide and national sources here on our website.
Lincoln County voters are slow to return ballots, but not as slow as the statewide average. According to figures from the Secretary of State’s office, 27% of Lincoln County voters have had their ballots counted, compared to 23% statewide. Harney County has the best rate at 40%. Only 19% of Multnomah County voters have turned in their ballots. Ballots must be received by 8:00 p.m. November 2, even if mailed. Ballots may be dropped off in Toledo City Hall during regular business hours Monday – Thursday.
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Toledo City Council candidates Donald K. Lee, Sr. and Mark Camara talked about Toledo campaign issues on KCUP-AM 1230 October 21. Lee said he running because he is “just driven to serve. I’ve been a volunteer with Meals on Wheels since I’ve been here, and have focused on working with the homebound and disabled,” and would like to continue that work on the City Council.
Asked about Cyclone Marine, which is in his neighborhood and has caused friction with nearby residents, Lee said the City has given him and his neighbors a good “tool bag” with a series of provisions that can be used to make sure the fish processing facility is a good neighbor. Camara said “it is a complicated situation… and some folks are not getting the response they would like to see,” but pointed out the role of the City Council is only to set broad policy. Any action regarding potential business license infractions must be taken by city staff.
Lee was asked about city revenue and budget difficulties and the ability of Toledo to remain a full-service community. He said there is no “absolute solution” but advocated education so citizens know what it takes to run a city and maintain essential services. Camara agreed with Lee that a community-wide discussion will be needed so proper sustainable policy can be written. As for the city’s role in developing new business, Camara said the city’s role is somewhat limited to creating an environment where business is welcome. He believes the current re-write of city zoning will help create more clarity for business. He said Toledo’s strength is its mix of blue-collar and white-collar residents. Lee said Toledo is very diverse as a working town and also as bedroom community. It “has everything,” he said, from fine arts to the Georgia-Pacific mill and is “just a gem” of a town.
Lee said it is clear the city has some challenges in maintaining its infrastructure, and that it will cost more in the future to maintain core services. Camara agreed, and also pointed to the city’s current work on System Development Charges, which are levied on new development to help pay for infrastructure expansion and improvement. Lee said it is simple economics on new development: “You’ve gotta pay your own road.”
Hear the entire program and other Toledo candidate forums at this link.
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