2008 City Referred Measure Log
November 4, 2008 General Election
Measure 26-94
Ballot Title Caption: Renew five-year levy for Children's Investment Fund
Resolution 36575 - (PDF Document, 239kb)
Exhibit A - Measure Text (PDF Document, 8kb)
Exhibit B - Ballot Title (PDF Document, 18kb)
Explanatory Statement (PDF Document, 151kb)
Status:
2/20/08- Resolution adopted by Council
2/25/08 - Seven-day ballot title challenge period begins; an elector may file a petition for review of this ballot title in the Multnomah County Circuit Court no later than 5:00 P.M. Monday, March 3, 2008.
Notice of Receipt of Ballot Title (PDF Document, 18kb)
3/3/2008 - No ballot title challenges filed during challenge period
3/27/2008 - Multnomah County Elections assigns measure number: 26-94
6/25/2008 - Date for required TSCC* public hearing for Measure 26-94: 8:30 a.m. Rose Room, City Hall, 1221 SW Fourth Ave, Portland, OR 97204
8/27/2008 - Explanatory statement filed
11/4/2008 - Measure approved by voters
*Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission
General Information
City Code Section 2.04.040 provides that the City council may refer a measure to the ballot for the following reasons:
- Charter Amendments which require a vote of the people;
- to refer ordinances or resolutions to the voters, when Council wants a public vote for political reasons;
- to pass money measures, such as a bond measure or operating levy;
- or to ask a general question in an area in which Council would like the public's input or advice.