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Independence, Oregon Patch AM: a 3 min read

Cheers Independence! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much more will Independence residents pay for parks and the library?
  • See how Independence’s mayor race and fee measure are shaping up.

Also on today's calendar: Public Paint-Party: Elysium Botanicals' Wines & Vineyard.

Today's riddle: Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 62 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Cloudy with a little rain, with a high of 60 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Marion, Polk voters largely approving new fees, taxes in 2026 election (statesmanjournal.com) — Independence residents are on track to pay new monthly fees supporting the city’s parks, library, and museum, following early approval in the Nov. 3 election. While a police fee dropped $5, the new charges mean a net increase of $12.65 per month, part of a broader wave of tax and fee measures passing across Polk and Marion counties.
   

• Who won Oregon November 2026 elections? Statewide, Mid-Valley results (statesmanjournal.com) — Independence voters will see results for their mayor’s race and a measure creating new fees to fund local parks, the library, and the museum included in this statewide election roundup. The piece also tracks outcomes for nearby races, county commissions, and key levies that shape services across Polk and Marion counties.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch?" — Because he wanted a piece of pi(e)! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Independence

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Independence

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