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    Proposed Measure 20-340

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    Lane County voters will have the opportunity to vote on a five-year safety levy that, without increasing the current tax rate, would continue funding for 255 local jail beds and youth treatment services if passed.

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    Lane County voters will have the opportunity to vote on a five-year safety levy that, without increasing the current tax rate, would continue funding for 255 local jail beds and youth treatment services if passed.

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    Lane County voters will have the opportunity to vote on a five-year safety levy that, without increasing the current tax rate, would continue funding for 255 local jail beds and youth treatment services if passed.

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    Proposed Measure 20-340

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    Sinclair Broadcast Group - Eugene
    Lane County voters will have the opportunity to vote on a five-year safety levy that, without increasing the current tax rate, would continue funding for 255 local jail beds and youth treatment services if passed.

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    PROPOSED MEASURE 20-340 Lane County voters will have the opportunity to vote on a five- Ree a UL See era ae ae accs tax rate — would continue funding for 255 local jail beds and Neen ene OVERVIEW During the May 2023 election, Lane County voters will have the opportunity to vote on the five-year public safety levy for a third time. The levy was originally passed by voters in 2013 and renewed in 2017, Since this is a proposed levy renewal, it would not increase property taxes beyond the current rate. MEASURE QUESTION Pere ee EC Rae ogy es Cece CCU ues ar Oe Rider ee RC EC Per uuia exec DCS nce ESTIMATED COST Ten ee tens current tax rate. The proposed tax rate is $0.55 Poem rage aC MLC! Ue SAU nee CRC) POUR oe oan a CS If the proposed levy is not passed, the tax Penne ees orcs ei eee Pr ale Aetna support from levy funds. The current levy expires COTE Q 541-682-4150 THE BASICS if passed, the proposed measure renewal would maintain a minimum of 255 local jail beds for a five-year period, providing the Sheriff with improved ability to hold those arrested for violent felony offenses until their cases are resolved. Since the original levy took effect in 2013, no violent felony or Measure 14 offenders have been released pre- trial due to lack of space. LOCAL JAIL BEDS There are currently 367 local jail beds available. The levy provides 52 percent of Jail operations funding. MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT ‘The Jail uses best practices to manage the people in its custody, including services for people with mental health and substance use Issues. YOUTH SERVICES Levy funding provides 8 of 16 youth detention beds and 8 of 15 youth treatment beds. | R] puniesarotyewetanecountyor.gov BY THE NUMBERS Prior to the of inal levy taking effect in 2043, there were 125 local jail beds. Lack of available bed space regularly led to the capacity-based, pre-trial release of people in custody. Sey required to be maintained with levy funds. Dr gc Sed Eee ae Cy Pree nea ce ona of capacity since the first levy took effect in 2013, ee nC Coon This information was reviewed by the Oregon Elections Division for compliance with ORS 260.432. SERVICES PROVIDED Starting with the original levy in 2013, the public safety levy has provided funding to maintain a minimum of 255 local jail beds, as well as 8 youth detention beds and 8 youth treatment beds, The proposed levy renewal would also require these minimums be maintained. ‘The Board Order placing the question of levy renewal before voters also requires Lane County to continue providing General Funds to assist with Jalil operations. To date, the public safety levy has maintained or exceeded the minimum of 255 beds. OMe DCC Annual independent See a Cre ery of the levy, if passed OAT ees cd DRCra ag Beemer ice etic Perea entire ce if the levy is renewed. LEARN MORE & TAKE A TOUR Visit www.PublicSafetyLevy.org to: © Sign up for a tour of the Lane County Jail: www PublicSafetyLevy.org/tours ® Review a history of the public safety levy: www.PublicSafetyLevy.org/history * Read Frequently Asked Questions: www PublicSafetyLevy.org/faqs ® Read the full proposed measure text: www.PublicSafetyLevy.org/measure

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