Multnomah County Election Results 2017

Multnomah County votes Nov. 7, 2017:

Portland Community College — Measure 26-196:

8:15 p.m.: 79,218 votes

• 60 percent 'Yes'
• 39 percent 'No'

9:30 p.m.: 93,323 votes

• 62 percent 'Yes'
• 38 percent 'No'

12 a.m.: 108,054 votes

• 63 percent 'Yes'
• 36 percent 'No'

Portland Community College officials have asked for the county to maintain the current tax rate of 40-cents per $1,000 of assessed value by issuing $185 million in bonds to construct job training space, improve and enhance classroom spaces, improve student safety, and enhance available technology at the school.

If approved, the state would match $8 million to absorb costs to taxpayers.

Related:

• $185 Million Portland Community College Bond Could Improve Campus, Student Success, Administration Says (Sept. 12, 2017)

Hillsboro School District — Measure 34-278:

8:15 p.m.: 1 vote

• 100 percent 'Yes'
• 0 percent 'No'

Hillsboro School District officials have requested voter approval of $408 million in bonds to:

• Purchase land to expand schools' capacities and build new or replace old facilities, like Brookwood Elementary;
• Improve safety at Hillsboro schools by upgrading seismic resilience and security;
• Improve sidewalks and other infrastructure, including roofs, windows, and portable classroom replacements; and
• Repair sports and recreational facilities.

If approved by voters, the current tax rate is not expected to increase over the current level of $2.24 per $1,000 of assessed value, and the state will provide $6 million in matching funds to help defray costs to taxpayers.

Related:

• $6 Million Grant To Hillsboro School District (If Capital Bond Measure Passes) (Aug. 4, 2017)
• Hillsboro School Board Approves $408 Million Bond Proposal (May 25, 2017)
• Hillsboro School District Bond Proposal to Cover $408 Million in Projects (May 3, 2017)

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