Stayton Fire District voters weigh tax levy
Voters in the Stayton Fire District are deciding on a five-year property tax levy to fund full-time firefighters. The proposed increase would cost property owners about forty-five dollars more annually.
Voters across the United States are deciding on a $7.7M property tax levy in Stayton to fund nine full-time firefighters. The five-year measure would raise assessment rates from 88 cents to $1.06 per $1,000 starting July 1, 2027. Property owners face an annual tax increase of $45 compared with the current 2021 levy if the measure passes.
