Fern Ridge Library District has placed a levy on the May, 19 2026 ballot (Measure 20-385) for $0.35 per $1000 of assessed property value for a term of five years.  These funds would be used for day-to-day library services.

We have a permanent tax base of $0.3824 per $1000 of assessed property value.  This amount only covers 60% of the budget needed to pay for the level of service currently provided.  The remainder of our funds comes from the local-option levy.   Our current levy is for $0.35, so this measure does not propose an increase current tax.

If measure 20-385 passes, the library could operate at current levels for the entirety of the 5-year period of the levy.

Programs, collections, staffing, and open hours would need to be adjusted to accommodate available funding.   

The passage of measure 20-385 would not increase current taxes.   

You can find more information on our website at https://frpld.specialdistrict.org.  Library director Colin Rea is also available to answer questions at 541-935-7512 or at crea@fernridgelibrary.org