Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District Board Refers Local Option Levy To May 2026 Ballot
- 01/16/26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 16, 2026
Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District Board Refers Local Option Levy to May 2026 Ballot
ST. HELENS, Ore. — The Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District Board of Directors approved Resolution 26-01, referring a local option levy measure to the May 19, 2026, primary election ballot.
The measure proposes a five-year levy of 29 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value to support the continued operation of 9-1-1 emergency communications services throughout Columbia County.
If approved, the levy is expected to generate an estimated $10,914,819 over five years, based on current assessed property values, with projected annual revenues as follows:
- Year 1: $1,997,354
- Year 2: $2,086,125
- Year 3: $2,178,841
- Year 4: $2,275,679
- Year 5: $2,376,820
Revenue from the levy would be used to maintain current 9-1-1 services and address ongoing operational needs, including system reliability, technology upgrades, and supporting infrastructure for emergency communications.
“The proposed levy would help the district maintain existing 9-1-1 operations and plan for continued system and technology needs,” said Jeremy Hipes, Executive Director.
The Board also authorized the Executive Director to submit the required ballot title and explanatory statement to the Columbia County Elections Office. Voters will decide on the measure during the May 19, 2026 primary election.
Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District Board Refers Local Option Levy To May 2026 Ballot
- 01/16/26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 16, 2026
Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District Board Refers Local Option Levy to May 2026 Ballot
ST. HELENS, Ore. — The Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District Board of Directors approved Resolution 26-01, referring a local option levy measure to the May 19, 2026, primary election ballot.
The measure proposes a five-year levy of 29 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value to support the continued operation of 9-1-1 emergency communications services throughout Columbia County.
If approved, the levy is expected to generate an estimated $10,914,819 over five years, based on current assessed property values, with projected annual revenues as follows:
- Year 1: $1,997,354
- Year 2: $2,086,125
- Year 3: $2,178,841
- Year 4: $2,275,679
- Year 5: $2,376,820
Revenue from the levy would be used to maintain current 9-1-1 services and address ongoing operational needs, including system reliability, technology upgrades, and supporting infrastructure for emergency communications.
“The proposed levy would help the district maintain existing 9-1-1 operations and plan for continued system and technology needs,” said Jeremy Hipes, Executive Director.
The Board also authorized the Executive Director to submit the required ballot title and explanatory statement to the Columbia County Elections Office. Voters will decide on the measure during the May 19, 2026 primary election.
