Measure 18

Perhaps the most obscure measure on the ballot this fall is Measure 18.

Perhaps the most obscure measure on the ballot this fall is Measure 18. A casual read of the measure makes it sound like it would create new property taxes which is certainly an unpopular idea. Yet, after a little research the method behind the madness becomes clear. Some districts were locked out of creating tax zones courtesy of Measure 50. The side effect being that Bend city residents were partly paying for rural police protection. This measure would correct the error.

I found more complete explanations in the Oregonian : Measure 18: Property Tax Zones

and at the Register-Guard : Measure 18 tries to fix previous failures

Will this increase taxes? Only if the tax district voters approve an increase.

Even though it's not terribly exciting, Vote YES on Measure 18.