Sweet Home School District PCPs Voice Support for Replacement Bond Measure
The Linn County Republican Party conducted a survey of Precinct Committee Persons (PCPs) residing within the Sweet Home School District, with results indicating overwhelming support for the district’s upcoming replacement bond measure.
Local PCPs emphasized the importance of distinguishing between locally controlled replacement funding that maintains current tax rates and broad, statewide tax increases.
This bond is a replacement measure, meaning it does not increase the current tax rate. Instead, it continues existing funding while addressing critical infrastructure needs within the district. Approval of the bond would also secure approximately $12.25 million in grant funding, which would otherwise be directed to other communities if the measure fails.
“This bond lets us replace the High School’s old flat roofed buildings, and greatly improve campus security without raising taxes. At the same time, it brings in over $12 million that would otherwise go to another district. Keeping our tax rate the same while fixing real needs and keeping those dollars in Sweet Home is the right call,” said Milt Moran, former SHSD school board member and community advocate.
At the same time, the Oregon Republican Party (ORP) has taken a ‘Vote No’ position on Measure 120, the statewide transportation tax referendum. The measure was passed on a largely party-line basis after failing to advance during the regular session and being taken up in a special session. It was subsequently referred to the ballot following strong public opposition and a successful citizen signature effort.
The Linn County GOP contributed significantly to that effort, gathering nearly 14,000 signatures so voters can decide the issue directly.
“Measure 120 is exactly the kind of large, top-down tax increase that Oregonians have pushed back on. Voters deserve the final say. I appreciate the Sweet Home PCPs recognizing the stark difference between those kinds of taxes and a locally controlled, no-increase school bond that fixes real problems and keeps money here at home.” said Jon Wright, Chair of Linn County GOP
Voters are encouraged to review both measures carefully, consider the perspective of local PCPs within the district, and participate in the upcoming election.
Vote YES on the Sweet Home School District replacement bond.
Vote NO on Measure 120.
Jon Wright
Chair
Linn County GOP