Lake Oswego City Council Approves Three Ballot Measures for November

The Lake Oswego City Council has approved three questions for residents to consider when they vote this November:

Should the city extend its marijuana industry ban - if voters vote no, marijuana businesses will be allowed;

Can the city adjust its charter rules governing election notices to reflect the fact that Oregon is now vote by mail; and

Should the city build its own high-speed fiber internet service.

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The council also approved a $214.4 million budget that includes:

$475,000 for new bike and pathway projects;

$3.1. million for street maintenance; and

$250,00o  to replace lighting at George Rogers Park.

It notably does not include a property tax hike.